Category: World
Asian markets plunge with Japan’s Nikkei diving nearly 8% after big Wall St. meltdown as reflected on by Elder Thomas Many Feathers
The recent news of the global market plunge, with Asian shares diving after Wall Street’s meltdown, carries a deep message for us. President Trump’s tariff hikes and Beijing’s resp
Survivor challenges Israeli account of attack on Gaza paramedics as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
Here at Lotus Bloom Monastery, nestled in our coastal valley orchard, we hear the news of the world. Today, we reflect on the significant Gaza paramedic challenge. A Palestinian pa
Republicans fear Florida election upset could threaten Trump’s agenda as reflected on by Rabbi Leah Ben-Zion
The recent news from the BBC highlights Republican concerns over a potential Florida election upset. This development, while seemingly a political calculation, carries profound mor
Gérard Depardieu faces verdict in sexual assault trial as prosecutor calls for suspended sentence as reflected on by Venerable Geshe Lobsang Tenzin
The news of the verdict in the Gérard Depardieu sexual assault trial reaches us even here at Drepung Center. Such reports always give us pause for reflection. They highlight the pr
Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas as reflected on by Sister Maria Teresa Morales
News reports describe new US plans for significant tariffs on cars from overseas. President Trump announced a 25% levy on imported vehicles. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney cal
Surrogate parents too afraid to return to Italy after ‘procreative tourism’ law as reflected on by Sayyid Ali Reza Hosseini
The recent news about a gay couple facing prosecution under Italy’s new Italian surrogacy law gives us pause. This legislation, which criminalizes international surrogacy universal
Fighting continues as Syria’s president calls on Alawite to lay down arms as reflected on by Dastur Cyrus Jamshidi
The news from Syria reports continued fighting, with President Assad urging Alawite loyalists to lay down their arms. Tragically, these Syria Alawite clashes have already claimed o
Child dies after car driven on to sports pitch in Cumbria as reflected on by Pastor Marcus Sterling
Our hearts ache with the news from Cumbria, where a car tragically drove onto a sports pitch, causing a child’s death. This senseless act leaves us stunned and searching for meanin
Ten best moments as stars mark 50 years of Saturday Night Live as reflected on by Elder Thomas Many Feathers
The world recently celebrated 50 years of Saturday Night Live, a program featuring many famous faces. News reports highlight stars, new frontmen for bands, and singing legends. Thi
Lasers, ladders and a leap: Photos of the week as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
The BBC’s “photos of the week” offer a poignant glimpse into our shared human experience. These images, capturing moments of lasers, ladders, and leaps, reflect both profound joy a