Modern Life is Rubbish

“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage and kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.” ~ Howard Zinn.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Aung San Suu Kyi Nobel Peace Prize Speech

On the radio this morning, I had the chance to listen to her Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, 20 years after receiving it. Her voice is steady, yet firm intonation and had a sort of peaceful feeling to it.

Her reference to buddhist philosophy specifically the Four Noble Truths, the six great dukkha, and especially the passage about 'perfect' peace is an eye-opener.



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