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The practical effects of meditation practice

The practical effects of meditation practice

This is something that was written by a woman I have known for many years, through meditation practice. Her name is Maureen G., sometimes known as GiGi which I am told stands for Great Grandmother.
Meditation - a helpful response to suffering

Meditation - a helpful response to suffering

Buddhism is not centered on a creator God. Therefore, there is no need for Buddhists to explain why suffering exists in the world.

Prophets, Poetry and Imagination

You are invited to hear Dr. Francis Landy鈥檚 second talk, 鈥淧rophets, Poetry and Imagination鈥, Wednesday May 30 at 7:00 pm at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard Street, Victoria V8W 2J3.

Prophets, Poetry and Imagination

You are invited to hear Dr. Francis Landy鈥檚 second talk, 鈥淧rophets, Poetry and Imagination鈥, Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard Street, Victoria V8W 2J3.
Search for meaning can come through religious story-telling

Search for meaning can come through religious story-telling

Religion can be seen as a search for meaning through story telling. A few weeks ago, Jews celebrated Passover, a holiday built around telling the story of liberation from slavery in Egypt. It is, of course, the story told in the Book of Exodus.
Finding the true origin of happiness

Finding the true origin of happiness

This year, Finland has been crowned the 鈥渉appiest country in the world鈥, according to The World Happiness Report, 2018, which was released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations.
Child's poem awakens community housing needs

Child's poem awakens community housing needs

Our family has a tradition of making cards for birthdays, Christmas and Easter. This year my young granddaughter decided to write a poem in her Easter card. I had expected something about chocolate and Easter egg hunts, two of her favourites.

Who Were the Prophets?

A talk on Sunday, April 29 at 2:00 pm, Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, Victoria. B.C.
On the Bus from Humboldt: They are not alone

On the Bus from Humboldt: They are not alone

Across the country we slowly put down our lives to face Humboldt. Reports began filtering in Friday night. Something terrible had happened at the lonely intersection of Saskatchewan鈥檚 Highways 35 and 335.
Israel at 70: A Community Celebration

Israel at 70: A Community Celebration

Wednesday, April 18 starting at 4:45pm at the Da Vinci Centre 195 Bay Street (at Wilson in Vic West),