The formation of the ‘British Legion’ in 1921 was a middle and upper-class reaction to the 1917 Socialist Revolution in Russia, and was designed to
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The Problem of US Anti-Intellectualism Part III – Conspiracy and Superstition
General discourse within the US milieu is that of theological speculation masquerading as the secular use of logic and reason. The peculiarities of the US
The Morning Star and the Continuation of Anti-Buddhist Reporting
ARTICLE: The Morning Star and the Continuation of Anti-Buddhist Reporting The BMA (UK) condemns all forms of fascistic terrorism, whilst recognising the intellectual, emotional and
South Devon: Visiting Torquay Museum! (31.8.2018)
We often see various statues of Darwin in the museums in London, but we also enjoy visiting Down House in Kent – his former home. Considering how much research and data we have access to in London, Torquay Museum contains objects that really impressed us, and which were presented in a highly beneficial (and educational) manner, particularly for the children. The museum now has purpose-built learning and play areas for younger explorers, whilst the adult visitors can learn from the historical narratives tactfully covering exploration, imperialism and looting. It is a tricky business presenting this type of information, but we can state that the staff of Torquay Museum have created a very progressive atmosphere that favours ongoing learning over dogmatic versions of history.
The Ch’an Lineage and the Resurgence of Traditional Chinese Culture – Shi Ben Xing (释本性)
I would like to add that the ‘Fa Yan’ lineage of the Ch’an School is particularly well-placed to assist the revival, preservation and transmission of traditional Chinese culture within a thoroughly ‘modern’ setting. The ‘Fa Yan’ tradition is ancient and has survived for hundreds of years as a distinct and intact transmission of Ch’an Buddhism. The ‘Fa Yan’ lineage of Longyan can be very useful and serve China faithfully in this task.
Ruby Ridge – White Washing History (1992) – Eric Gardner RIP (2014)
Undoubtedly, the US law enforcement agencies moved against these people because of their association with extremist associations, but it has been proven time and again that many law enforcement agents in the US adhere to exactly the same extremist ideology, and that this racist view of reality is deployed everyday on the streets of America.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 