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Guten Morgen! Am 4. März 1975 wurde Charles "Charlie" Chaplin von Queen Elizabeth II. zum Ritter geschlagen. Der britische Komiker gilt bis heute als einer der einflussreichsten Komiker des letzten Jahrhunderts.



Wir beginnen den Tag mit einer weniger humorvollen, aber dafür umso eindrucksvolleren Szene von ihm: Der Schlussrede aus dem Film "Der große Diktator".…

Dear All,

Last of the Ten Commandments:

10. BRING WEALTH TO YOUR TEACHER TO CONTINUE HIS EDUCATIONAL WORK (acharyayapriyam dhanam aaharitya :

To run an educational institution one needs funds support in many other ways. If students do not give back what they received from the teachers in the form of money or other type of help, It only proves that they have understood the true meaning of education. An educated person is one who has a…

A precious book recommendation from GREENPEACE: 

This is a very profound and inspiring book, which could change our world, and may be end all kind of horrible abuses, if only it were common knowledge! - To have a look inside, click on the link below: …

Dear Friends,

I have recently posted some very interesting BlogSpot Radio audio interviews and YouTube videos that discuss how my two new books can help people transform their individual lives, personal relationships, and society, for the better. The links for those materials are below:

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“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.”

 Spencer Johnson (Quote taken with permission from http://tinybuddha.com )

 Many years ago, when I was in high school chemistry lab, I was assigned to do a litmus test to determine where various chemicals fell on the continuum from acidic to alkaline or other base composition. I now view…

Dear All,

Ninth of the Ten Commandments:

 9)   Shraddhaya deyam - (Give liberally gifts with faith and humility) 

 Do not stand on a high pedestal and take cents in your hands and say, “Here my poor man”, but be grateful that the poor man is there, so that by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself. It is not the receiver that is blessed, but it is the giver. Be thankful that you are allowed to exercise your power of benevolence…

A Japanese artist and peace activist, Ono is known for her marriage to John Lennon (1969–1980) and her work in avant-garde art, music and filmmaking.



Ono brought feminism to the forefront in her music (which prefigured New Wave music) and is also known for her philanthropic contributions to arts, peace and AIDS outreach programs. Lennon called her…

Dear All,

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All fear punishment, all fear death.

Therefore, do not kill, or cause to kill.

Do as you would want done to you.

All fear punishment, all love life.

Therefore, do not kill, or cause to kill.

Do as you would want done.

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On one side of the tee box I read the following words: 

"This sweet Chai we dedicate to the Love and Care between all living Beings on Earth. 

- May the connection of affection and compassion increase with every cup of tea. …

Dear All,

Seventh of the Ten Commandments:

7. Look upon your Mother, Father, Teacher, and Guest as Living Gods.

(matru devo bhava, pitru devo bhava, acharya devo bhava, athithi devo  bhava):

 In today, s fast world, we seem to become too much money-centred.Our respect is based on the money or the position they have. This means we have reduced others and ourselves to mere economic or biological units.…

The word morality is essentially associated with man’s practices, his character, intention and dealings in particular. Along with this, morality accords strength to judge what is wrong and right, and enables to choose the right and welfaristic. That is why; the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius had…

Invictus by William Ernest Henley. The story behind the poem is also impressive: Henley contracted tuberculosis of the bone when he was 13. At age 17, physicians had to amputate one of his legs.

Invictus

Out of the night that covers me,

Black as the pit from pole to pole,

I thank whatever gods may…

Dear All,

Sixth of the Ten Commandments:

6)   Swadhyaya Pravachandaabhyam na pramaditavyam - ( Hold on to self study and teaching)

 These days one speaks of ‘Knowledge Workers’. It is interesting to note how the Upanishads, in the remote past of world history, gave so much importance to cultivation of love of knowledge and spread of knowledge to others. Self-study means always keeping ourself abreast of what is happening…

PEOPLE, new video created Christmas Eve and posted on YouTube.  Please have a look:http://youtu.be/Xk_cZ8-vIWk

As a great humanist Mahatma Gandhi put forth before the world from-to-time his views on almost all subjects related to life. He discussed at length all walks of life –importance, impact and related problems thereof in particular. How was it then possible that he could remain indifferent to the role, significance and contribution of youth and women to the society, nation and humanity as a whole? Rather, he had sanguine thoughts about them. His views pertaining to youth and women were unique.…

Dear All,

Fifth of the Ten Commandments:

5)   Deva pitru Karyabhyam na pramaditavyam - (Hold on to worship of Gods and manes)

This means do not neglect your spiritual practices such as japa or prayers and medition.If one is spiritually strong; one can be always sure of never losing one’s calmness of the mind which is so essential to face the challenges of life.   This means having faith in a Transcendental Truth, in the…