Harvest Festival – Generating Hope

Harvest Festival – Generating Hope

Roz Blades AM Member of the Interfaith Network   Shavuot is sometimes referred to as the Jewish Pentecost.  It is a holiday that today commemorates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. It is a harvest festival, which we can all relate to.  Although not as well...
The future is a canvas …

The future is a canvas …

Mevlid Osmanovic   In the vast expanse of life’s journey, every dawn brings with it a promise of renewal and endless possibilities.  No matter how dark the night may seem, the sun always rises, painting the world with light and warmth.  This cycle reminds us that...
In a Divided World, Hope Must Endure

In a Divided World, Hope Must Endure

Rev (Dr) Pannasobhana Thero Buddhist Monk   We live in a tense period in our global history.  The connections of empathetic world citizenship – the openness to see value in others different from ourselves – are deeply strained.  Extremism is prevalent in...
Self Realised

Self Realised

Grace Matsya Devi Dasi Hare Krishna Melbourne (ISKCON) Temple   Whatever the activities we do, we’re all hoping for happiness. None of us are looking for distress or sadness, but it’s coming to all of us. Hence any intelligent one can understand that regardless...
Reflection & Affirmation

Reflection & Affirmation

Mr Knowles Tivendale   People are happiest when we share. As a species we have spent 200,000 years sharing food, provisions, tools, experiences and knowledge. Sharing generates deep understanding between individuals and within communities. Sharing of wisdom,...