My Amazing Journey as a Rotary Peace Fellow in the Amazing Thailand!
It has been seven weeks so far into my Peace Fellowship at the Rotary Peace Centre at Chulalongkorn University here in Bangkok. This journey, made possible by strong recommendations from … Continue reading
Hindu religious beliefs in protection of natural resources
Reflecting on the field trip event of Buddhist practices of protecting environment, water and aquatic life, I recollect several values in Hinduism with overlapping traditions. The Hindu epics contain references … Continue reading
Peace from the Soil
Peace and conflict are both within the human heart. They are instilled in us. They are like day and night. However, what we do with them is our choice. Do … Continue reading
My Piece of Peace at Chula
With a mind that has been stimulated and a heart overflowing with gratitude, there is so much to tell. Since the other peace fellows have been sharing lots of inspiring, … Continue reading
Thailand – The Land of Smiles
This week lectures were concentrated, among others topics, on cultural identity and cross-cultural communication. For me and for many foreigners, one of the essential parts of Thai cultural and communication … Continue reading
A Family in Humanity
When I found out I was accepted for the Rotary Peace Fellowship at the prestigious Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, I was filled with happiness and also with surprise. I had … Continue reading
I see with two eyes
I am in Bangkok, the capital city of majestic and wonderful Thailand. The buzzing city indeed! A city, which rocks with over 20 million tourists visit annually! Plenty of diversity! … Continue reading
A Meditation on Conflict
Over the past week, we were asked to think about conflict, about the inexorable pull of negative actors and triggering events, calamities and grievances, societal pain and retribution. Of course, … Continue reading
A Journey Through the Concepts and Values of Peace and Conflict Studies
I really cherish the great opportunity of Rotary Peace Fellowship class 22 at Chulalongkorn University and firmly believe that the program provides challenges and opportunities which I am looking for … Continue reading
Diversity is our Strength
The first 3 weeks of this fellowship have a roller-coaster of new friends, new concepts, new experiences, new food, and definitely a few new headaches trying to ascertain the multitude … Continue reading
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