Aug 2, 2012 Posted by Manjusiha

The Olympics and the Ring

There was a striking resemblance between the Olympics opening ceremony and Wagner's Ring Cycle. What can both tell us about our society? read more

May 24, 2012 Posted by Manjusiha

Debt: Forgive and Forget?

Storm clouds continue to gather in the eurozone, with some calling for a 'biblical-style jubilee' to cancel outstanding loans. Is dropping the Greek debt the Buddhist thing to do? read more

May 20, 2012 Posted by Manjusiha

Greek Tragedy

It looked increasingly likely, last week, that Greece would exit the euro. Are we looking in the wrong place for a solution to the crisis? read more

May 3, 2012 Posted by Manjusiha

Elections, Islamophobia and Austerity

Elections take place across Europe this weekend, against a backdrop of austerity, Islamophobia and falling Governments. How do we respond? read more

Mar 20, 2012 Posted by Manjusiha

Buddhism and the Budget

Ed Milliband said this week's budget marked the end of the Government's claim that "we are all in it together". What, from a Buddhist viewpoint, is the problem with increasing inequality? read more