Vegetarianism has been discussed and preferred in numerous scriptures. I’ve quoted some examples from the Himalayan Academy website below: – Many are the lovely flowers of worship offered to the Guru, but none lovelier than non-killing. Respect for life is the highest worship, the bright lamp, the sweet garland and Read more…
So this post is about another old film that I’m recalling and reviewing because it’s such a good film. This film includes a love story but for me, the main message is about us getting along regardless of our faith. If I come across as blahzay about the hurt and Read more…
I saw this film quite a while back but I didn’t have this website then. I was talking about it for days. It takes history and uses it to express what was happening ‘now’. I couldn’t help but feel as if the boys in the film were right, righteous and Read more…
This article was given to me by Ila Shah. It explains why so many Jains visit Palitana, how hard it is to reach the temples there and the cruelty that the donkeys suffer in the process. This is quite ironic because Jainism focuses a lot on non violence and compassion Read more…
Background information: – The Jain community in the Indian capital is raising the pitch for minority status on par with the Buddhists, Christians, Sikhs, Muslims and Parsis, listed as notified minority groups under the Delhi Minorities Commission Act, 1999. Members of the community say they want minority status primarily because Read more…
Art in Heaven competition Making your entries: The competition is open to all pupils aged 5-19. Pupils should write briefly about their art work. Some suggested prompts for this follow below, but free writing is encouraged. Entries should be not larger than A3 in size. Good digital photos of 3-D Read more…
My friend Valen sent posted this on my wall (in facebook) today. I think it’s really important to be aware of how we can take those that do lots for us, for granted. However, I also wouldn’t want anyone to read this and beat themselves up over their actions or Read more…
