I heard the news on the radio: my parents and sister had died in a helicopter crash. How would I survive their sudden loss?

I was 16 when the course of my life changed, and for years I was unable to speak about about what had happened ...
The IslandOpinion

Business of funerals, and demise of commonsense

Pali stanza often recited at times of death. “Funeral pomp is more for the vanity of the living than for the honour of the ...
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Devotees light giant incense sticks at this Buddhist temple

Footage shows devotees lighting giant incense sticks at a Buddhist temple. Worshippers can be seen holding the joss sticks ...
The Island

Coaching legend Susantha calls time on storied career

Veteran athletic coach Susantha Fernando called time on his illustrious career in the state service recently. Fernando, who ...
Psychology Today

We Are Never Alone in Our Grief

In the Buddhist tradition, the story of Kisa Gotami is famous worldwide. It serves to remind us that, despite the pain we ...
The New Yorker

How Shinzo Abe’s Assassination Brought the Moonies Back Into the Limelight

Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, was speaking at a political rally near a train station in the city of Nara ...
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Mountain Makalu Max review - it's a porker!

Mat takes a look at the new Mountain Makalu Max mouse - is this one you should be shortlisting in 2023? Mat explains the pros and cons. 00:00 Start 00:31 Details / pricing 01:07 Unboxing 02:18 Design ...