Exploring the Concept of Devas Across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Beyond

The concept of devas—often translated as “heavenly beings” or “shining ones”—has intrigued spiritual seekers and scholars alike for millennia.

Originating in ancient Hindu and Buddhist cosmologies…

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Exploring the Concept of Devas Across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Beyond

Takeaways from the Suspended Biodiversity COP

HiThe creation of a permanent consultative body for indigenous people and an agreement on payments for genetic resources are among the highlights from the nature talks.

The imbroglio over key discussions including the establishment of a wider new biodiversity fund for developing countries can adversely affect the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).already left.

It is not clear when or where the talks will resume on the unsettled key issue of biodiversity finance.

Developed countries including Canada, Japan, and the EU opposed calls from developing countries to establish a new separate fund for biodiversity beyond the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

Most of the developed countries are already lagging behind on their commitments to provide US$20 billion annually in international biodiversity financing by……  ….

Takeaways from the Suspended Biodiversity COP

Estudo: Desmatamento zero é melhor chance do Brasil avançar em performance climática!

Relatório de Transparência Climática mostra matriz energética mais suja e dinheiro público financiando combustíveis fósseis

A rápida redução do desmatamento para zero é uma das oportunidades mais importantes para o Brasil melhorar sua ação climática, de acordo com a mais recente edição do Relatório de Transparência Climática (Climate Transparency)

O estudo analisa todas as economias do G20 […] […]

Estudo: Desmatamento zero é melhor chance do Brasil avançar em performance climática!

Banning United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is a new way to kill children, aid groups warn

Electronic Intafada, Maureen Clare Murphy  30 October 2024

Palestinian human rights groups say that new Israeli legislation banning a UN agency from providing services to Palestinians under occupation “aligns with a broader pattern of Israel’s genocidal intent.”

On Monday, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, passed into law – with near unanimity – two bills that would effectively destroy UN AID.

One of the laws bars state authorities from having any contact with UNRWA, which provides health, education and other basic services to millions of Palestinian refugees in the occupied Palestinian territories as well as Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.

“The legislation also terminates the 1967 agreement between Israel and UNRWA with immediate effect,” according to three prominent Palestinian human rights groups: Al-Haq, Al Mezan and the Palestinian Center for Human Rights.[…]

Banning United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)  is a new way to kill children, aid groups warn

Latin American Governments Pay a Price For Challenging Israel’s Genocidal War

Colombian President Gustavo Petro [Source: x.com] John Perry

Governments in Latin America have been at the forefront of opposition to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, and several of those which have done so suddenly face new threats, even including attempted coups.

Adrienne Pine, a professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, said during a recent […]

Latin American Governments Pay a Price For Challenging Israel’s Genocidal War

Vote for Nobody!

Vote for Nobody!

Nobody cares. Nobody is on your side. Nobody tells the truth.

Nobody will defend your freedom. Nobody is truly independent.

Nobody will end the wars. Nobody will stop arming Israel.

Nobody will restore power to the people.

Nobody will challenge the power of the central banks.

Nobody will stop the systematic theft of your […]

Vote for Nobody!

Gold merchant Cartier’s use of Amazon tribe prompts Indigenous advocates to allege hypocrisy. Cartier uses images of Indigenous people devastated by illegal gold mining! – What is Cartier/Cartier Foundation, exactly?

This frame, which was removed from Cartier’s website, features an image of four Yanomami children playing in a lush green field while at the top of the page are links to purchase high-end jewelry. The French luxury jewelry brand said it was working to promote the culture of the Indigenous people and protect the rainforest. […]

Gold merchant Cartier’s use of Amazon tribe prompts Indigenous advocates to allege hypocrisy. Cartier uses images of Indigenous people devastated by illegal gold mining! – What is Cartier/Cartier Foundation, exactly?