Today, as we mark the tenth anniversary of the September 11th 2001 attacks on New York and Washington DC, let us remember all the innocent lives lost and ponder the continuing impact of that tragic day. September 11th reminds us of the horror we human beings can unleash on ourselves when we allow our human [...]
Author Archives: Tara
Celebrating cultural diversity through the unifying force of music
Redemption Song–Playing for Change
Desmond Tutu: Berlin Peacebuilding festival
http://youtu.be/6Vww3bevQNU A global community of peacebuilders, artists, musicians, teachers, busiiness leaders, military generals, athletes, etc. gathering for a new vision of living in peace & the nuts & bolts of carring it out
Aung San Sui Kyi:”Power of the arts to communicate messages of freedom & human rights”
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/suu-kyi-dedicated-follower-of-the-grateful-dead-2277350.html
“At the center of non-violence lies the principle of love” Martin Luther King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rynvewVe21Y
‘Bag It’ the movie
You can watch it here: http://vimeo.com/5645718 Bag It Intro http://vimeo.com/5645718 About this video: “This is the first three minutes of documentary film BAG IT. This film examines the impact of plastics on the environment, marine animals and human health.”
At Mind & Life
Mind & Life conference w/ the Dalai Lama This conference began a dialogue to bring cognitive neuroscience together with contemplative traditions to create a unique lens for investigating the mind
Peace Making Summit HH Dalai Lama dialoguing with leading peace makers, community leaders & grass roots activists May 13-15th Newark NJ
‘Newark Peace Making Summit For more information regarding the Summit (including participants and ticket availability) please visit tibethouse.us. About the Event Newark Peace Making Summit May 13th-15th 2011 HH the Dalai Lama will convene an historic summit of peacemakers at the invitation of the City of Newark and hosted by the Mayor of Newark, the [...]
Interview with Aung San Suu Kyi
‘Inclusiveness’ Key to Reforms 2011-01-11 In a Dec. 31 program, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses Burma’s 1990 elections, says she does not want to see her country’s military rulers put on trial, and points to surprising sources of support. Q: How are you? Now that the 2010 elections are over, how are we going to [...]
A beautiful nature video of the changing seasons as another year passes
http://earthsky.org/earth/one-year-in-40-seconds