THIS IS WHAT I BELIEVE:

I believe in compassion as a universal truth.
I accept that my spiritual beliefs are no more provable than anyone elses.
I have no interest in trying to convert others.
I believe that there are great unknowables worth enquiring about.
I understand that nothing is knowable without enquiry.
I seek peace for all.
I view love a better partner than hate.
I support same-sex marriage, because love is to be celebrated.
I believe in elevating women to positions of power. The world would be better.
I accept that differences of opinion will always exist, and thank goodness.
I celebrate differences, because this is what drives creativity.
I will not allow differences to be used as a tool for hate.
I celebrate our shared humanity.
I despise nationalistic mythology of tribal identity.
I hail those that can think outside the box.
I support those who sit outside society.
I believe in freedom.
I seek freedom for those with none.
I support government that represents the people.
I disdain government that represents corporations.
I fight for justice.
I cry for where there is none.
I believe in fairness.
I support the hungry and needy.
I will never turn my eye away from cruelty.
I believe in human rights for all.

- El-Branden Brazil -

J. Krishnamurti : Why don't You Change?

Hope

We must never give up our hope that change can come to both Burma and Tibet. It is hope that allows a flicker of light to manifest where there is none. Without hope, there will only be darkness. As activists we are like candles. One candle can illuminate only a room, but a billion candles together, can illuminate a country.

The Dalai Lama - Beyond Suffering

The Story Of Stuff - MUST WATCH!

Identity and Violence: The Violence of Illusion

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen is widely recognized for his ability to join economics and philosophy, reflected in his work through ethics and a sense of common humanity. In this Hitchcock Lecture from UC Berkeley he explores the violence of illusion. Series: UC Berkeley Graduate Council Lectures [5/2005] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 9459]

The Need for a Compassionate Society

A Visit To The Cambodia Development Organisation's Orphanage

This is a video of a wonderful day that I spent with my dear friends, Minty and Linda, at the Cambodian Development Organisation's Orphanage, where we threw a party for the children.

The orphanage provides 24 hour care and shelter to 21 children from poor and deceased families. The children in the orphanage all come from backgrounds of extreme poverty and deprivation. They range in age from two years to 14 years. Many have never been to school and are desperate for a safe and loving home. The orphanage provides three meals a day and ensures that all children are attend a government school.

In addition, the orphanage runs its own classes in Khmer reading and writing, as well as English language. The organisers also believe in preserving Khmer culture, so they teach the children traditional dance, as well as tuition in playing traditional Khmer musical instruments.

If you wish to support the orphanage, please contact
Mr. Sean Samnang (General Director) at cdo_orphanage@yahoo.com.

Cambodia Development Organisation,
#097, Group 5,
Sras Srang North Village,
Nokor Thom Commune,
Siem Reap District,
Cambodia

Scared Sacred

Hope

A Brilliant, Important Speech By J.K. Rowling

HELP HAITI NOW! Please donate!

Here is a list of organisations to donate to:

International Medical Corps: http://tinyurl.com/yj29wy6

Direct Relief: http://www.directrelief.org/EmergencyResponse.aspx

World Vision: http://tinyurl.com/yeyuoez

International Relief Teams: http://www.irteams.org/index.htm

American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/

Operation USA: http://www.opusa.org/

CARE: http://www.care.org/

World Concern: http://www.worldconcern.org/disasters/haiti-flooding.htm

UNICEF: http://tinyurl.com/ya6kpzm

Save The Children: http://tinyurl.com/yjlw63k

A Remarkable Speech To The UN

Everything Is Okay

Emmanuel Jal: The Music Of A War Child

Symphony Of Science

An Extraordinary Commercial From Thailand

This is truly beautiful and very touching.

Carl Sagan - A Glorious Dawn (Featuring Stephen Hawkings)

Introduction To Zen Thought