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There has been no successful democratic revolution in any Middle Eastern country. Instead, the democratic openings advocated and supported by the United States have either led to sectarian division or

This text discusses the lack of successful democratic revolutions in the Middle East, largely due to U.S. policies that have often led to sectarian division and the empowerment of Islamist groups. It

REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 13 always been the possibility that Syria could be coaxed and pressured into adopting more pragmatic policies. Revived U.S. efforts to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian

The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other political factions. Despite Syrian troop withdrawal, control issues persist,

"choose your own future and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that suppl

The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro

REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 21 otherwise unwelcome consequences..... And another message should be equally clear: leaders who abandon the pursuit of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, and

This text discusses the complexities and challenges in the New Middle East, particularly regarding nuclear ambitions of countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the decline of the U.S. freedom agend

Discrimination inevitably breeds discontent and resentment, and those certainly exist among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and, of course, in Lebanon. The real question, however, is whether this resentm

The text examines the roots of resentment among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and Lebanon, noting its implications for political activism. Discrimination and resentment have led to instances of violenc

The Buddha images and the wooden box of manuscripts were probably brought to the Nong Pa Fa Cave before or during the Siamese-Lao war (1826-1828 AD), almost 200 years ago. Most of the manuscripts are

The Buddha images and wooden box of manuscripts discovered in Nong Pa Fa Cave were likely brought there before or during the Siamese-Lao war between 1826 and 1828. Most manuscripts are in poor conditi

BUDDHISM ‘The religion in the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal God and avoid dogma and theology. Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on

Buddhism, founded by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago, emphasizes freedom from suffering and is based on logical, practical principles. This religion transcends blind faith and superstitions, making it

58 59 Journey to Joy My name is Koichi Enomoto. I am Japanese. As the only son, I was well looked after. I had no siblings to share and learn the intricacies of giving and taking with, thus I didn't k

In 'Journey to Joy,' Koichi Enomoto shares his experiences growing up as an only son in Japan. He reflects on the attention from his parents, the lack of siblings, and the journey toward understanding

police, soldiers and criminal justice system will no longer be necessary when all we feel towards one another is joy and friendship. War, terrorism greed and ignorance are eradicated. World peace beg

The text discusses the idea that police, soldiers, and the criminal justice system may become unnecessary when humanity embraces joy and friendship. It posits that achieving world peace starts with in

We all wish we live in a better world Some believe war is the mighty way Only to find victory sours to revenge And misery, so we doubt True peace can ever be Awards and rewards we present But greed an

In this poetic reflection, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo expresses a desire for a better world, contrasting the futility of war with the power of peace and kindness. The message advocates for slowing down, ca

The human mind has great power but if a person's mind is still constrained by greed, anger, and delusion, human beings will fight with, compete with, and exploit one another. In the long history of hu

The text discusses the significant role of the human mind in shaping conflicts and peace. It emphasizes that when the mind is influenced by greed, anger, and delusion, it leads to strife among humans,

Inner serenity will spread to become external peace The many thoughts swirling around dissipate until there is only one thought remaining. And in the end, your feelings become one with the light of t

The text explores the relationship between inner serenity and external peace, emphasizing that true happiness is attainable by anyone regardless of background. By understanding oneself and practicing

故乡 stammt aus dem buddhistischen Kalenderjahr 2452, am 21. Januar geboren. Ursprünglich aus dem Königreich Naxi in Tibet, kommt aus der Bauernfamilie, in der neun Kinder, darunter 5 Älteste, im Haush

Die Geschichte beginnt im Jahr 2452 des buddhistischen Kalenders, als eine Mutter aus dem Königreich Naxi in Tibet geboren wird. Sie wächst in einer Bauernfamilie mit neun Kindern auf und ist geprägt

Peace my life. And the adage of that young physician that "Whatever works is good", took on a ... special meaning; indeed, "meditation works"! The first profound change in my life, that I can attribut

This text reflects on the profound changes in one's life due to daily meditation practice, particularly the ability to let go of the past and embrace the present. The author shares the burden of guilt

Peace brashness of youth thought ourselves to be invincible... but alas, such was not the case. It was during that year, while stationed in Thailand, that I came to know and love the Thai people and t

In this reflective piece, the author shares their profound love for the Thai people and culture acquired during their time stationed in Thailand. The Thai way of life provided solace amidst war's chao

Journey to Joy I first set foot on Thai soil in July 1967. I was a soldier during the Vietnam War, from 1964 to 1968. I enlisted in the military at the age of 17, just one month after graduating from

เรื่องราวของทหารคนหนึ่งที่เดินทางมายังประเทศไทยในช่วงสงครามเวียดนาม ซึ่งเขาได้เผชิญกับความเจ็บปวดและความสูญเสียที่เกิดขึ้นในช่วงเวลานั้น โดยเขาเป็นผู้ดูแลคนเจ็บและได้เห็นเพื่อนร่วมงานจำนวนมากสูญเสียชี

A Chapter 2 Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind simple trip to the supermarket can provide an illustration of how the human mind is constantly at war within itself. Delicious junk food calls out to us

This chapter delves into the internal struggle of the human mind, illustrating the conflict between desires and conscience, particularly when it comes to food choices. The narrative highlights how our

Part Four: Harmony Within the Family In short, the final seconds in a patient's life are significant because that is when we can help them win the "War of Existence". Winning is accomplished by having

ในช่วงเวลาสุดท้ายของชีวิตของผู้ป่วย การดูแลให้พวกเขามีความคิดที่ชัดเจนเป็นสิ่งจำเป็น เรายังต้องสอนลูกๆ ให้ดูแลสุขภาพและเข้าใจความตาย การใส่ใจในครอบครัวช่วยให้ทุกคนสามารถปรับตัวและช่วยเหลือกันในช่วงเวล

Buddhist Congregation become world-peace. The world has experienced spiritual drought for a long time, and the peaceful congregation will bring about change. Peace that everyone has longed for will co

In a world beset by spiritual drought, the Buddhist congregation advocates for the power of meditation as a solution to achieve world peace. Problems are rooted in the wicked mind, and to achieve peac

พิธีทอดกฐินธรรมชัย วัดอาทิตย์บว พฤหัสบดีที่ 6 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2549 สักการะพระสงฆ์ at War Phra Dhammakaya Pathum Thani Sunday November 6, 2006 AD