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The Vietnamese Zen master, whom Martin Luther King nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, is a voice of power and wisdom in this time of tumult in the world. We visited Thich Nhat Hanh at a retreat attended by police officers and other members of the criminal justice system; they offer stark gentle wisdom for finding buoyancy and "being peace" in a world of conflict, anger, and violence.
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is a Vietnamese Zen monk, poet, and peacemaker. He co-founded the An Quang Buddhist Institute, the Van Hanh Buddhist University in Vietnam, and Plum Village, a Buddhist training monastery in France. He is the author of many books, including Being Peace, The Miracle of Mindfulness: A Manual on Meditation, The Art of Communicating, Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals 1962–1966, and The Long Road Turns to Joy — A Guide to Walking Meditation.
(photo by Paul Davis)
served in the criminal justice system for 25 years, including as an Assistant Attorney General in the Wisconsin Department of Justice, and as a police officer with the City of Madison Police Department. She is a licensed attorney, a clinical social worker, and co-founder of the Center for Mindfulness and Justice in Madison, Wisconsin. She was ordained as a dharma teacher by Thich Nhat Hanh in 2008.
is co-director of the Lotus Institute in Encinitas, California and an ordained Baptist minister. He also owned a management consultant firm for Fortune 500 companies. He co-authored a book with his wife, Love's Garden: A Guide to Mindful Relationships.
Pertinent Posts
In light of the recent shootings, Krista offers a playlist for shedding light and wisdom on belonging to one another.
Mindfulness Meditations
A selection of meditations, dharma talks, and conversations from some sage thinkers and practitioners of today:
» Cheri Maples — The Human Challenges of Police Work
» Thich Nhat Hanh — Mindfulness of Anger: Embracing the Child Within
» Sylvia Boorstein — Lovingkindness (Metta) Meditation
» Arthur Zajonc — Bell Sound Meditation
» Joan Halifax — Encountering Grief: A 10-Minute Guided Meditation
Poems You Heard and Others You Didn't
A curated list of poetry read by Brother Thay and others to augment our conversation:
» Tess Gallagher — "Walking Meditation with Thich Nhat Hanh"
» Thich Nhat Hanh — "For Warmth"
» Cheri Maples — " The Police Officer's Gatha"
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Exiled Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh attends the film Buddha during the 59th International Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2006 in Cannes, France.
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I was doing the dishes on the morning I heard the program, Saturday morning, WNYC 93.9 NYC. I listen to SOF program often. I just want to say that the story about the man who placed flowers on his grieving father's doorstep -- until eventually the widowed man emerged one day, really moved me to tearfulness. How the son reflected on perhaps if he had not been exposed to the teachings of THN, might have just said " forget you.." if confronted with his father's self-imposed isolation during grief.
This may seem ridiculous, but I had just rather harshly disciplined the younger of our two dogs for an infraction and thought, man had I heard not just the story of the one man, but the voice of Thay -- it was so clear, I might have not let myself be so blind and unthinking in my anger at the dogs actions.
It is not only that incident, but the simple word "mindfulness" and the descriptions of walking meditation being bolstered by an accompanying child; all in all it was a very powerful and informative program and I am now hungry to learn more about this man, who sadly, I have not heard about before!
Thank you very much, it was a real -- in my eyes and ears -- a radio triumph. Sunshine, M.
(rather harshly disciplined
(rather harshly disciplined the younger of our two dogs for an infraction)
I am sorry to hear that you have in the past taken an attitude of violence and unkindness toward your dogs, but am glad to hear that you have started to think differently. Our beloved animals, our fellow sentient beings, are ours to care for and love, not treat with cruelty. They have emotional feelings and are intensely sensitive to suffering. I don't know any other animals (dogs) who so desperately want to please, so perhaps people misjudge what is actually going on with them and assume they intentionally do wrong.
There are people who can help you to treat your animals with positive reinforcement rather than punishment. Compassion and kindness are why we are here in this world, to ease suffering rather than to add to it. Violence has no place in a loving household.
How UNkind of you to write
How UNkind of you to write that self righteous answer.
Not an unkind or righteous
Not an unkind or righteous reply at all. I hear only a benevolent voice for creatures who have none. To let abuse (misguided, well-intended or not) go un-addressed is most definitely unkind and shameful.
Today , I road my bike a long way , longer than I ever have in the past.
While riding , i realized that i had entered a zen state . I was only riding my bike , I wasn't thinking about the kids ,wife , mother , work
just breathing , when I did wander into work , the world , the lakers
without thinking i went right back to breathing and pedaling .
My father passed earlier this year, I miss him . A notion entered my possibly oxygen deprived head , that I should take a detour and go see my mother. It ws good, it isn't always. Then I drove home listening to your show and it all made sense. I keep finding myself drawn to budhism
and Viet Nam.
I am sharing this site with my son's ,wife and friends .
Thanks I was really touched by this programming , I am grateful for beach traffic in los angeles.
Go Lakers
The pleasant anecdotes on mutual understanding and peaceful resolution of conflicts ignore an important fact: over the centuries since the Battle of Marathon there have been a series of epic struggles which no pacifist could stop and without the efforts of comparatively few people the present world would be quite different. For over 2000 years the little flame of democracy has be threatened by often overwhelming forces and in Churchill's words "on agate edges turns the world." If a Union cavalry general had not recognized the importance of holding the high ground at Gettysburg, there would have been two countries...neither strong enough to win either world war last century. A marine officer during the Viet Nam War told me something that has a Zen ring: "Peace is a delicate flower growing out of the barrel of a gun...and when everything is calm...you don't see the gun." (photo: I'm on the left with Elias Zerhouni (recent Director NIH))
thich nhat hahn knows quite a
thich nhat hahn knows quite a bit about being in war - if you know his story, such as rebuilding a bombed villages for the fourth time, while "taking care of my anger" - he was in the midst of the killing and war - and being an officer in a war requires clarity and mindfulness even more to check against excesses.
while what is said above is
while what is said above is undoubtedly true given the level of consciousness prevalent at that time, surely today we can look at these issues differently. we have 'progressed' greatly since the days of yesterday and primarily in the understanding we have embedded in our consciousness by such teachers as Thay, the Dalai Lama, and those non-buddhists like ML King, and Bishop Tutu. When we look at the idiocy that started the first WW and its ending with the establishment of the League, we failed the world mightedly when the League members did not march in right at the outset when the Germans under Hitler moved into that disputed territory in France, the Sudetenland and Austria. We know what companies from the 'west' were in business with HItler and we also know what efforts were being made to spin the facts to incite the population of Germany. Despite this we continue to allow the same nonsense to take place and we actually don't hold those responsible despite all that we are fully aware of today. Thay's message that there is no 'us and them', there is no 'good and bad' and other examples of dualistic thinking is timely and on a day like today, Remembrance DAy here in Canada, i urge all to reflect just a little deeper and not to endorse the level of consciousness that existed in the past and which fortifies countries like the USA in their obscene spending for weapons of destructions while fighting internally over the funding for a policy of reasonably priced health care for the unfortunate ones in their midst. so when reflecting on the conflicts of the past, look deeply and within 'the other' one can clearly see oneself and ask oneself when you this is seen whether your cell in the body of life is going to repeat the cancerous level of consciousness present all too completely in the past from days long before the Battle of Marathon. and please, please, it was the combined efforts of many around the world which defeated the forces amassed by Hitler and his minions, not just the forces of the USA.
There have certainly been
There have certainly been many great battles. However, there have been many thousands of times more battles and wars that have faded into insignificance in our public memories. The greatness that persists is mostly a function of what comes after the battle, not the battle itself. Most great human achievements can only emerge when life is no longer defined by which side you are on. And among those achievements is the beginning of an understanding of how peace can be encouraged. World Wars 1 and 2 offer almost trivial examples. Punishment of the losers after WW1 led quickly to another war. Though often clumsy, efforts at mutual understanding after WW2 have so far kept the major players out of direct conflict. As the Buddha said: "Hatred has never been ended by hatred, hatred can only be ended by love".
Listening to Thich Nhat Hanh brought me back to the Buddist reading and practice I had been doing in the early 90s, before my children came into my life. I had dropped it, but kept the books on the shelf. I was reminded what it felt like to see the world through the eyes of compassion and how to deal with anger. I felt my own heart start to soften again. I know I will return to my practice again starting in the now. Thank you so much for this.
thich Nhat Hana is wonderful.
thich Nhat Hana is wonderful. I just bought his book (FEAR). This is helping me with my life. Thank you, Thich Nhat Hana.
I found Mindful of anger:
I found Mindful of anger: Embracing the child within very enlightening. When someone makes me angry I will be mindful.
After listening to the audio
After listening to the audio conference with Nhat Hanh I realized that many leaders could learn a lot about how to avoid wars and maintain peace in their countries. Hanh believes that proper techniques of communication are important and using the proper techniques can avoid wrongful deceptions. I myself as many often desire the comfort of peace and non-suffering. Nhat teaches us that we as people need to understand the life of suffering and embrace it. Suffering teaches how to be happy and compassionate,
I would like to visit the
I would like to visit the place and practice mindfulness and also work there to make a living.
The teachings by Thich Nhat
The teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh are a blessing to the world. With every breath, I see his smile and then I smile and smile some more...
Ms. Tippett:
Ms. Tippett:
Thank you so much for the amazing interviews you share. You are a real treasure.
P. Williams
I always stop whatever I'm
I always stop whatever I'm doing to listen to these informative, healing, moving, worthwhile broadcasts! Thank you!
It's interesting that of the
It's interesting that of the eight "Pertinent Posts" on this page about Thich Nhat Hanh, three are about Buddhists who were born Jewish but had weak (or non-existent) Jewish educations when they were young: Sharon Salzberg, Adam Yauch and Sylvia Boorstein.
Great master Zen
Great master Zen
On Sunday night I was
On Sunday night I was returning home to Los Angeles from Thich Nhat Hanh's Mindfulness Retreat at the Magnolia Grove Monastery in Batesville, Mississippi, trying to maintain a mindful presence as I navigated through airports in Memphis and Houston. My flight was delayed so by the time I got to my car at LAX it was almost 9:00 p.m. As I drove home, I turned on NPR and the universe was speaking to me. Krista Tippett came on the air and talked about being the the presence of wise human beings. I, of course, was thinking about Thich Nhat Hanh and, as it turned out, she was too.
Thay and his teachings are gifts to the world and I encourage everyone to read his books, listen to his talks and attend a retreat. The theme of the Mississippi retreat was "Healing Ourselves is Healing the World." How can I describe the retreat? We laughed and we cried. We walked and we sang. We listened to Thay and we listened to our hearts. Our spirits were nourished. We came together as one.
Enjoying everything!
Enjoying everything! Especially walking meditation.
Love to see this wonderful
Love to see this wonderful man!
I love learn everything from
I love learn everything from the best ways from Buddhist. Thank you
Thank you
Thanks KT I needed that
Thanks KT I needed that
When life can be lived by
When life can be lived by doing our best for others more blessings come. We don't always see blessings for what they are, yet they still effect us.I have the feeling that we aren't supposed to know of every blessing that effects us, it would be very complicated and consuming. Being thankful for all blessings is important.
I have rarely been so
I have rarely been so affected by a radio/podcast piece in my life. I have had the great pleasure of getting to know several monks of both Catholic and Buddhist backgrounds and have learned much from those encounters, however, listening to the philosophy of Thich Nhat Hanh moved me. I was uplifted by the message of Thich Nhat Hanh of using the dualities of life, embracing both the garbage and the flower as necessary parts of life and the human experience.
He teaches that suffering is the key to enlightenment, that without suffering, we are unable to harness compassion and understanding and that he believes that suffering must continue into the next life.
It is this, almost enthusiastic, embrace of suffering that was so fascinating to me. The philosophy that suffering is the key to enlightenment and the ability to understand and communicate with each other that rang so true to me. I have used the same explanation with those I have counseled about their own sufferings, but not nearly so elegantly and it is a beautiful way to look at the world in contrast to a religion like Christianity which views suffering as the result of sin and failure and as a punishment, and thus focuses on overcoming the suffering as a way to leave suffering behind rather than embracing suffering as something that exists to help us reach the ultimate enlightenment.
I understand there are significant cultural differences when trying to compare the foundations of a Western religion like Christianity with an Eastern religion like that of Thich Nhat Hanh. In my travels in the East, I have noticed a much greater sense of community over self, which I think contributes to the espousal of embracing suffering and how it contributes to compassion and enables more effective communication. However, I have seen how Christianity has brought together the workings of many different religions in their development and I think there would be a lot of benefit to applying the message of Thich Nhat Hanh with the words and works of Christianity.
I fully appreciate the view
I fully appreciate the view about the substantial cultural differences when trying to make an unbiased comparison between the foundations of Western vs Eastern religions. Both have their place in this wonderful world of ours and from my own Christian point of view, always admired the pure simplicitity of Eastern religions linked to Budhism, Taoism and other similar ones.
Along this line of thought,
Along this line of thought, read Thich Nhat Hanh's book "Living Buddha, Living Christ."
Thank you so much Krista &
Thank you so much Krista & Trent for publishing this episode especially at the time when our beloved Thay is slowly recovering from his brain hemorrage which left him on a coma for a couple of months. We continue praying for him...I will reblog this episode tomorrow Sunday on The Spiritual Journalist!
Will there be a transcript of
Will there be a transcript of this program? I am interested in applying these concepts to the profession of teaching, analogous to the manner Cheri Maples applied them to police work.
Thank you,
Hi Ron. Each week we publish
Hi Ron. Each week we publish a free transcript of the episode, which you can find on the companion page. Here's the link for this show: http://www.onbeing.org/program/thich-nhat-hanh-mindfulness-suffering-and...
I have felt a hole in my recent posts in prioritizing a need police and members of communities of color they police to get to know community members as full human beings—a need to show differences that individual police attitudes can make.
Today, I followed my usual Sunday practice of getting up an hour early, showering and taking my walk through the then dark and quiet streets of my neighborhood, and listening to "On Being" with host Krista Tippett on my local 7am hour broadcast. Today, the main interview was with Thich Nhat Hanh, with the second quarter segment an interview of Cheri Maples, describing how Thich Nhat Hanh's Zen training had profoundly transformed her approach from taking charge (her example, a domestic violence call) to compassion for the suffering of an angry father, for his full humanity (). The broadcast is transcribed; read or listen, take your pick.
Maples has brought other police officers through the Zen training. More broadly, Michael DeValve, who teaches police officers among others at Fayetteville State University, a follower of Thich Nhat Hanh himself, has just published A Different Justice: Love and the Future of Criminal Justice Practice in America, describing how mindfulness has transformed is own criminal justice teaching and practice (as a mediator). Maples graphically describes how mindfulness transformed her policing. Aggressive police officers can be trained, indeed train themselves to become peacemakers, where compassion overcomes fear, anger and force. Thich Nhat Hanh's presence and training has dramatically transformed the criminal justice practices of DeValve, of Maples, and probably of many of the police Maples has also drawn in.
This is not to say that all police officers (or all people for that matter) need Zen training and self-cultivation. It has worked for some who have tried, but to order people to become mindful is a contradiction in terms. For one thing, I'm confident that compassionate, empathic policing in communities of color continues to exist now as it did when I rode along. Like peacemaking generally, it goes largely unrecorded and unnoticed, unrecognized and unrewarded in popular culture, let alone in police administration and evaluation. There have already been many paths to compassionate policing besides that taken by Maples—a police presence to cultivate and celebrate. Compassion lies in all of us, police included, to be awakened as it was for Maples in volatile settings—as here where police are authorized by law to kill unarmed people in groups supposed in criminology textbooks as in popular and political culture to be especially dangerous. As DeValve and I have found in mediation, adversaries can overcome their fear of and anger at one another in moments of safety, as they recognize one another's fuller humanity. And so I am led to believe that a root remedy for police violence in communities of color especially is to arrange non-law enforcement settings for police to participate in the lives of the people they police, on a regular basis, to know them in respects other than as suspects, as law-breakers and as complainants. Among all warring groups, police and communities of color included, that ultimately is how wars abate, including the killing. Meanwhile, my thanks to Cheri Maples for illustrating how compassionate policing defuses violence for those moved to try it.
Hello. Thank you dear Krista
Hello. Thank you dear Krista Tippett, for bringing out this topic and for the story of the police woman and police experience in general.
Nowdays, here, in middle of Europe,would be very easy to get caught on the opinion, that the evial comes from the outside world, from "those" people, with that different religion, who don´t respect anybody else´s way of living...And for a while I was thinking the same way!But you get nowhere, while taking this pass...It only brings more negativity...And it increases.
But when I picture hugging one of "those bad guys",(and it´s not easy to do, even in imagine...)it always brings me to tears ...
So,I am sure, each of them is part of me and they represent my own hate, anger and negativity.
To spread fear makes no good. I´ll rather keep sharing Ho´oponopono...
Think it probably does the same work,either you are working on it with the outside world, or just with your self, your mind, your heart. Maybe both would be the perfect combination .)
One day, we will all be holding hands...
Thank you again...
I found today's program very
I found today's program very enriching as it validates my vision of what I am doing with my career and my life. I teach in a high security youth prison and and the pervasive nature of suffering within the walls works against learning and growth.
But I do not let that stop me. As Thich Nhat Hahn stated, communication is vital in decreasing conflict. After years of contemplation and meditation, I have arrived at the position that compassion is my core value. I use compassion of the human condition to initiate conversation with my student (inmates) and help them rediscover their own humanity.
To paraphrase Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I will not compromise the quality of my character to treat others as they have treated me. It is my hope that my students (many whom feel they have been rejected by all of society) may find in me a person that believes that their is more to them than what they currently see.
So, many thanks for a wonderful program. Sometimes we need to hear someone else put our actions in to words so we can better conceptualize what we are doing and maintain healthy mindfulness.
being happy
being happy
Thank you reaching for this
Thank you reaching for this deeper conversation. Stephen King in his novel Duma Key about an artist after an life altering accident uses the phrase "the truth is in the details"; the generous offering by On Being of the unedited conversations, poems, the associated podcasts, the wonderful blogs, the books, the songs, create immersions that that help open our eyes to the fullness of our situations as we too reach for "right" being.
Finding Nourishment
I'm so sorry
this is happening
yet I know You
can discern
what is
and what is not
your control
your "Self"
"the World"
through these hours
across each one
find as you move
the way of care
grow vast
to hold
each thing
as your child
be it rage
or despair
they exclaim
with bright eyes
we manifest
each moment
how it is
to live
how it is
to die
as the world delivers us
ease or pain
slowly we become
the salt
of tears
opening all the flavors
in the soup
slowly we become
the magical yeast
making the bubbles
we need
here in the lump
of dough
headed for the ovens
all of us
creating this
our daily bread.
I discovered THN through a
I discovered THN through a old friend of mine who is an ordained Priest in the THN tradition.I read two of his books about mindfullness and Jesus.I learned walking meditation and found a group of Christians who meditate and pray.It has changed my life.
One of the purest recordings
One of the purest recordings I've ever listened to. This episode profoundly touched me. Thank you.
After practicing Mindfulness
After practicing Mindfulness For 15 years to deal with PTSD and Addiction it had become second nature. in The confusion and suffering during a Major stroke I remembered some teachings on as you die, you reincarnate The loss of ego and attachment being a Key. In intense pain and confusion as reality and cognitive function evaporated I started the breath, This practice has held up for me through, The loss of mobility, communication, cognitive function,and most of the things that make you, what you think you are. It has been the key to getting most things back. the experience on a whole has been an extremely positive in reinforcing my practice of mindfulness Plus the chance to relearn and reprogram my brain and learn how to understand my emotions based on these teachings rather than common thinking from Cutbank Montana in 1956
This And the forced mindfulness needed for every action after a brain injury
has been very helpful My use of mindfulness. during this change in my life. Has had an effect on the whole process of the stroke.
I had the privilege of being
I had the privilege of being at that Green Lake retreat along with Cheri Maples and Larry Ward. As a criminal prosecutor I carry with me the story of a young police officer who described how he literally and figuratively armored himself in preparation for his shift. It continues to a powerful and useful image for me. While the separation--the armoring-involves alienation between us humans, awareness can turn the gap into a place for healing. It is the awareness of the ways I shield myself from the pain and anger inherent in my work that helps me day in and day out. When I see the people I prosecute and the people who have been hurt by crimes as part of the same 'ocean' that I swim in, I can begin to use compassion to help us all heal.
Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh
Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh and the deep tradition of socially engaged buddhism, east and west, we have launched the Engaged Mindfulness Institute to train mindfulness facilitators and teachers who are inspired to bring the healing and transformative power of mindfulness to those most in need, most challenged and most deeply suffering among out fellow human beings -- at risk, challenged, homeless, incarcerated and institutionalized youth and adults, all those who are falling through the cracks of our society and communities, their basic human needs ignored, their pain and suffering unattended to, their beauty unseen, their souls unloved. www.engagedmindfulness.org
I have been in PVillage last
I have been in PVillage last july. I started going there in 2004. Some events happened there and coming back home made me feel that "Mindfulness can save my life" the lack of awareness create risk, suffering, misunderstanding and suffering. The life we live goes to fast and we, because our habit energy, go in the same direction of non stoping . Just by stopping and being calm it´s easier to be aware, to think clearer and do not make mistakes creating suffering, anger and darkness.
Wow, what a powerful program.
Wow, what a powerful program. It is true that it is in the midst of deep suffering where authentic happiness or blessedness comes. In the beatitudes, blessed or happy are the mournful, those who the peacemakers, who thirst for goodness, the merciful, the poor (in spirit). This truth goes against all logic. To this there must be an effort to solidarity--a question becomes 'to whom'? The beatitudes are followed by the teachings of loving enemies, non violence, realizing the truth of projection, reconciling with others whom one has wronged...And, therefore, a shame when one sees the apparent shifting to the values of mainstream Christianity with all that is attached and then persecuted for their 'right way and 'belief'. The Buddhists have suffering as a reality and a practical and non attacking way through with the Bodhisattva. Blessings on such a great teacher as Thich Nhat Hanh! Do not vote Trump please, vote a write in for the Buddhist of your choice!
Cheri Maples, her definition
Cheri Maples, her definition of Zen: I'm in the habit of saying the greatest (most perfect) day for me generally, during my college years, was getting up a pickup team of guys around the dorm or bar and going to play against the girls semi-pro softball team that was practicing Sundays in the summer. All the great things: sun, sky, air, breeze, birds singing. Perfectly active, perfectively competitive. We guys had to find our teem as we played, the women had to learn a new type of play maybe, working with their team. When it was over, it was over. We'd all go and have a soda or cold beer--or nap--very tired but quite content!
A picture of compassion :
A picture of compassion : see the picture of the Turkish policeman assisting the soldier in Friday night's coup attempt.
Same family : humanity.
I have studied several of
I have studied several of Thich Nhat Hanh's books and listened very attentively to this interview: qualifying my adhesion to his teachings as a "wall to wall agreement" would be an oxymoron since so much of what he teaches is about becoming mindful that there are actually no walls; but despite my agreement with the substance of what he teaches I nevertheless feel compelled to express my uneasiness with the overall heavy and gloomy tone of his pronouncements.
I know that joy does not necessarily come across as cheerful and jolly, and I am even turned-off by the pervading culture of stand-up comedy and canned laughter, but a little spike of humor every now and then would not hurt. To paraphrase G.B. Shaw in Heartbreak House, humor "will not save you; but it will show that your souls are still live". Even Krista Tippett, ordinarily so prone to a giggle or two, seemed to have been drawn into that solemn and almost dreary tone. What is going on? Where are the Dalai Lama's legendary bouts of laughter and candid "I don't know!" admissions ? Must Buddhism, the art of equanimity and non-duality be divided into lighthearted and heavyhearted branches? I hope someone can comment on this and help me see through it, because I tend to agree with Colette: "Total absence of humor makes life impossible".
By the way, a very interesting explanation about Thích and Thày can be found at
Thank you for on-being, such a gem!
lojong today:. may you be
lojong today:. may you be happy today, to all I saw in public, while shopping for some necessities, up the mountain, as I saw people (many struggling in this system (rather than my often judgement in city. The Bodhisattva attempts to send also to the widest circle without limit. This has not worked well in the past (striving patiently in time, intention meets effect). Today was a good day inspired by TNH and friends. It takes much effort! Go for it!
Thank you, Blair, for
Thank you, Blair, for pointing the path of lojong.
Slogan 21 : "Always maintain only a joyful mind."
The emoticon I would insert here if I could would be a genuine and friendly smile, maybe with a wink.
Thank you for this program,
Thank you for this program, Krista. At a time of such anguish, this program came to me as an act of mercy. I bow.
I was leaving my father's
I was leaving my father's house in Tennessee yesterday when this broadcast came on. My mother passed away 6 weeks ago. As Larry Ward spoke about his mother's passing and sitting with his father I sat in a rest area on I-40 and cried. Pain is a shared experience. I'm also a retired police officer. Cheri Maples spoke wisdom into my day. This was the best show on NPR ever. Thich Nhat Hanh is good for my soul.
We should be aware of the
We should be aware of the assumptions underlying Thich Nhat Hanh's Zen Buddhist teachings, and note how they differ from other religions, including our own. Then we can decide if his teachings are based in what we accept as being true, or not.
His teachings say that when we are whole, we won't/can't be violent or hateful. And for that reason, we should actively seek the safety, happiness, health and at-easeness of all beings. Our true nature is peaceful and compassionate.
This expresses an understanding of human nature, that the nature of the violence is rooted in the collective negative behavior of humanity, or mindlessness. People are not by-nature violent - they become that way as a result of society's influence on them, or acting mindlessly.
From this perspective, we want the violent to change. We want them to be happy, healthy, safe and at-ease. Then they wouldn't be violent or hateful. By having compassion for them, we help them to change. By being mindful we help ourselves and them to change, to resume their true nature.
Other great religions have a different understanding.
An alternative understanding can be found in the biblical story of Cain and Abel. They were the children of the first people: Adam and Eve. There was no society around them to influence them, they had everything they needed, and yet one brother murdered the other.
From this perspective, lack of happiness, safety, health and at-easeness are not necessarily at the root of the expression of violence and hate. Many of the violent and hateful are not at-all interested in those factors. Indeed, they might already have all of them. They will do what they do regardless. And if we strengthen them, they will use that strength to further their violence. Some of our compassionate action for them will have negative effects.
This perspective understands that roots of violence and hate are inherent in each of us, and no matter how fine the societal conditions, they will express. The expression of violence and hate is fundamentally a matter of personal choice. The best we can do is to discourage and weaken those tendencies, and to control/limit their expression in society.
From this perspective, Thich Nhat Hanh is wrong.
The song bird outsmarts the
The song bird outsmarts the hawk.
Words cannot express my deep
Words cannot express my deep gratitude for bringing this series to us via radio and internet....the tone of your voices and the great teaching of just how to "be" came to me at a much-needed time in my life. Thank you!!


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- Clinical Expertise: Gastroenterology; Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; Nutrition Support; Gastrointestinal Cancers; Endoscopic Ultrasound; Endoscopic Laser Therapy; Endoscopic Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy; Photodynamic Therapy; Polypectomy; Capsule Endoscopy.
- Awards and Honors: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2016)
- Languages Spoken: English
- Education: MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
- Residencies: The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center
- Fellowships: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Board Certifications: Internal Medicine; Gastroenterology
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On the second and third Sunday of each month, MacArthur Beach State Park comes alive with the sounds of guitar, fiddle, mandolin and banjo pickin' as the park hosts Bluegrass in the Amphitheatre.
A treat for anyone who enjoys a good ole hootenanny, this week the Conch Stomp Band will jam to some acoustic sets in a porch-like setting at the welcome center's amphitheater. One of the best-unplugged concerts in PBC.


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RBC promotes Rising Star to head of electronic trading
RBC Capital Markets has promoted Stuart Baden Powell to head of European electronic trading as it continues its push into European equities execution, according to two people familiar with the move.
Baden Powell joined RBC Capital Markets two and a half years ago as head of electronic trading strategy for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, covering quant trading, trading research and market microstructure.
He was named an FN 40 Under 40 Rising Star of Trading and Technology in 2011 and 2012 for his role in helping to establish the bank's emerging European equities execution franchise.
Baden Powell has gained prominence during the past 18 months for his research into high-frequency trading and his criticism of the UK Government's landmark Foresight study into the trading phenomenon. He is also co-chairman of the Emea regional committee at standards body Fix Protocol.
The head of European electronic trading role was last held by Marc Zuccaro, who left the bank in July following a restructuring that saw RBC Capital Markets' cash equities team merged with its electronic trading group to form a single execution business. This move was first reported by Financial News.
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Wanted: Trail-Running Coordinator
My summer on tour, running trails with a rock star
Gibbard performs "We Will Become Silhouettes" in Los Angeles. Photo: Nick Triolo
"Summer Employment."
The subject line read light and bouncy, like I was hearing back about a science camp counselor position. So, when I realized the sender was Ben Gibbard, lead singer for Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, I was caught off guard. I opened the message:
Nick, I've got a proposition for you…
- Meet my band The Postal Service as we start our West Coast tour.
- Find the best trails to run within a reasonable radius from each venue.
- Arrange transport to and from the trailhead.
- Accompany me on your proposed routes.
- Make sure we don't get eaten by a bear or anything.
- Get us back in time for soundcheck. Alive.
In return: Stipend, bunk on the tour bus, flights, hotels and catering.
The only thing more surprising than receiving this message was how I met Ben Gibbard. I was living in Mexico last winter, and the local music festival invited Ben as a special guest. During his stay, his manager contacted me to take Ben trail running. Now, make no mistake: Ben Gibbard is a trail runner. He's no jogger or weekend warrior or an I-touch-dirt-once-a-month-only-so-I-can-wear-my-sweet-fanny-pack type of trail runner. The guy pounds dirt often, and fast.
While sharing Mexican singletrack, I learned that The Postal Service was going back on tour, 10 years after releasing their only album, Give Up. This record meant a lot to me—a nostalgic soundtrack howling its way in and out of synth and reverb, each track attached firmly to memories of unstable relationships and exploratory teen years. I was thrilled to hear of its resurgence and upcoming tour, and it was only weeks after our time in Mexico that Ben extended the unexpected offer to join his tour as Trail-Running Coordinator.


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Ski Resort Near Sunriver Resort Opens November 24
It's official! With the recent snow, more on the way and cold temps in the forecast for snow making, Mt. Bachelor, 20 minutes from Sunriver Resort, announced today that it will open before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 24th. Daily shuttles to and from the mountain are available at no charge for Resort guests during designated times and $20 for the general public.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (203 votes).
In short: Who cares about medals and water it's the hill we come to conquer!In full: We're all getting soft. I took a sip of water, so I'm now sorry for not leaving it for later runners. Do we really need a water station on an 8 mile run in December? If you really need water use a belt or carry a bottle. The mug is nice and a bonus for the hard work but the reward is knowing that you've tackled and completed a very hard run. Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: Great race, low key and quick and organisedIn full: I did hear there was no water at the 1st drink station and apparently the 1st runner came into view and had no police presence.I personally liked the race and will be backDate of review: December 13, 2009
In short: I always enjoy this raceIn full: A few people have commented about lack of tea and cakes. They were available, but in the smaller barn as the normal one had been hired for a wedding. Also the year the start was at Losely House, everyone moaned about the walk from the car park.Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: They ran out of water at the top of the hill. Why?Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: It's a hill but you go down the other side...would be nice to see more toilets at the start but is one of my favourites Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: They ran out of water - unforgivable - a beginners mistakeIn full: And a race license requires them to provide a water station. It's not as if they haven't run a race before, allegedly, or have no way of knowing how many people will come - they set the race limit. Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: A good run but running out of water for that many people is very poorDate of review: December 13, 2009
In short: Start and Finish a mile apart!In full: The Start could easily have been in Loseley as well, with a bit of imagination with the route, e.g. up behind the College of Law to rejoin the A3100 by the Ship.Tea and Cakes in one of the Losely Barns would be ideal, naturally there'd by a hike in the race fee (to cover hire), but I could live with that.Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: Great race to end the year.Missed the normal tea, coffe, cakes etc at the end this year and why bother with chips that obviously didn't work?i In full: Next year - make sure that there are refreshment s at the end PLEASE!!!!Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: First did the Hog back in the 1980s and that bloody hill never gets any easier! Good days racing.Date of review: December 13, 2009
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Intrauterine Insemination
Formerly known as artificial insemination, intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure that involves the deposit of a man's sperm into a woman's uterus in hopes of increasing the chances of fertilization. IUI now falls under the general category of artificial insemination next to three other treatments: intracervical insemination (ICI), intratubal insemination (ITI) and intrafollicular insemination (IFI).
Of all four artificial insemination procedures, IUI is by far the most common. Because it does not involve the manipulation of your eggs, it is not considered an assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure. You might choose IUI over a more invasive procedure like in vitro fertilization (IVF) because it is more affordable and less stressful on the body.
The IUI procedure itself is short, simple and fairly painless. Your ovaries normally release just one egg a month, so your doctor may first prescribe a fertility dug, like Clomid, for you to take near the beginning of your menstrual cycle prior to ovulation. This will help stimulate your ovaries to develop several mature eggs instead of just one, which will improve your odds of becoming pregnant.
Next, your doctor will likely perform an ultrasound to determine where you are in your cycle and when to conduct your IUI. Once you begin ovulating, a sperm sample (either from your partner or a donor) will be prepared for insemination using a process known as sperm washing. This process takes about one hour, during which time the sperm cells are separated from the seminal fluid and placed in a solution of nutrients that may enhance the sperm's motility and increase their chances of survival, hopefully resulting in a fertilized egg.
Once the sperm are washed, they are deposited into your uterus through your cervix using a small, flexible catheter. Bypassing natural barriers and placing the sperm directly into your uterus gives the fertilization process a bit of a head-start. The procedure does not require anesthesia and should not take more than a few minutes.
Discomfort, if any, is similar to that felt during a Pap smear and may include some cramping following the procedure. Many times, this cramping is ovulation-related and not a direct result of IUI. You probably won't feel the catheter because your cervix is already slightly open due to ovulation.
Your doctor will inform you of any resting period following IUI, as well as how long you and your partner should abstain from intercourse both before and after the procedure. Because implantation can occur anywhere from six to 12 days after ovulation, you should wait about two weeks before taking a pregnancy test to see if the insemination was a success.
IUI is safe and can be repeated numerous times. Because it is much less expensive than other fertility treatments, such as IVF, many women undergo as many as three to six cycles of IUI before getting pregnant or trying another form of treatment.
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IUI might be a good treatment choice for you and your partner if you have been trying unsuccessfully to conceive for at least one year and the reason for your infertility is unknown. IUI may also be an option for women with poor cervical conditions, such as very thick cervical mucus, or for couples who have been diagnosed with a sexual dysfunction.


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Below you will find the address to Playing Field Memorial Park turf for NEENOTES: Enter parking area off Rosemary St. (one away off of Webster st.) OR Enter Admiral Gracey off Kingsbury St. (near corner of Fair Oaks Park)and walk down the path. Park in designated areas. Address for Needham High School is 609 Webster. Field is located behind the building, across from Sudbury Farms.
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Week 6 Prep Football Preview
Marshalltown (0-5, 0-1) at DM Hoover (2-3, 0-1)
The Marshalltown football team will try and build off its best chance at a win, which came on the road last week at Ottumwa, when the Bobcats go to Des Moines Hoover tonight in Class 4A Division 3 play.
The Huskies boast the second-leading passing offense in Class 4A behind quarterback Brock Larsen. The junior trails only Ames' Sam Straub with 1,197 passing yards, throwing for 13 touchdowns but six interceptions. Kalen Toliver has been his top target, catching 23 balls for 377 yards and three scores.
MHS is averaging just 193.8 yards per game on offense, standing 43rd out of 48 teams in 4A with an 11.2 points-per-game average. QB Dylan Diveney is the Bobcats' leading passer and rusher.
Ballard (3-2, 1-1) at South Tama (2-3, 1-2)
South Tama's Homecoming game preparation will center around stopping one of the leading rushers in all of Class 3A when Ballard comes to town tonight for a Class 3A District 4 showdown.
Ballard senior Jacob Nethers ranks fourth in 3A with 736 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry while scoring eight touchdowns so far. Nethers has accounted for more than 48 percent of his team's yards from scrimmage.
South Tama is coming off a blowout win over Saydel. The Trojans have recently leaned on sophomore tailback Jerry Lowe, who has 20 carries for 191 yards and seven touchdowns over the last two games.
Gilbert (3-2, 2-1) at East Marshall (0-6, 0-2)
One of the top performers in Class 2A comes to Le Grand tonight as Gilbert junior quarterback Jared Gescheidler leads his Tigers in for a District 7 contest.
Gescheidler has eclipsed 1,000 yards this season between rushing and passing the ball, compiling 13 touchdowns along the way. The Tigers' losses have been to 3A-ranked Webster City and to formerly ranked district foe North Polk.
East Marshall has yet to score more than 22 points in a game while failing to limit a foe to fewer than 23. The Mustangs boast the sixth-leading rushing attack in 2A but is last in passing with just 86 yards through the air. Zach Rubenbauer (11th) and Nick Long (13th) are among the class' top rushers.
South Hardin (1-4, 1-2) at West Marshall (5-0, 2-0)
Class 2A's top passing team will visit the second-leading rushing team tonight as West Marshall entertains South Hardin on Homecoming.
South Hardin, after a year off, has managed just one win thus far but has been close to a couple others. The Tigers lead 2A with 1,211 passing yards, including 1,177 of them for junior QB Sam Shindelar.
Third-ranked West Marshall dispatched previously unbeaten North Polk last Friday night in the first of four straight home games for the Trojans. Duncan Ferch (909 yards, 12 touchdowns) ranks second in 2A with his rushing totals while fullback Devin Chesler (518 yds., 9 TD) has been a good compliment. QB Matt Van Metre provided his career-best 95 yards passing as well as two rushing touchdowns in last week's 35-14 win over North Polk.
AGWSR (6-0, 3-0) at Mason City Newman (2-3, 2-1)
Off to its best start since 1995, the fourth-ranked AGWSR football team continues Class 2A District 2 play tonight against a perennial power in Mason City Newman.
The Knights are poised to make their seventh straight trip to the playoffs, but a loss tonight won't help their cause. Newman is led by senior tailback Joseph Burgmeier, who has rushed for 620 yards and nine touchdowns.
AGWSR can't match his totals individually, but the Cougars are the third-leading rushing team in Class A. AGWSR has attempted only 25 passes this season, while Clay Meinders has carried the ball 77 times for 495 yards and 11 scores. The Cougars' offensive line is second-to-none.
Gladbrook-Reinbeck (3-2, 2-0) at North Tama (1-5, 1-2)
The shared Gladbrook-Reinbeck program needs its first-ever win over North Tama in order to keep pace with arch-rival Grundy Center in the race for the Class A District 4 crown.
North Tama leads the all-time series with G-R, 12-0, including last year's 38-point triumph in Gladbrook. The Redhawks have fallen on hard times, however, and rank 59th out of 63 teams in Class A with a scoring average of just 8.67 points. They're last in rushing offense.
Gladbrook-Reinbeck, meanwhile, is 11th in rushing offense behind Class A's individual leader in Chase Clark. Clark has 953 of his team's 1,382 rushing yards, and the Rebels are well-rested coming off a bye week and back-to-back blowout wins.
Grundy Center (4-2, 3-0) at BCLUW (2-3, 1-1)
Grundy Center brings a juggernaut offense into Conrad tonight for BCLUW's Homecoming game in a Class A District 4 clash in Comet Country.
The Spartans are averaging 366 yards per game and rank second in total offense, though they've played one more game than most. Nevertheless, scoring has not been a problem for Grundy Center after season-opening defeats to top-ranked teams like Class A No. 4 AGWSR and 1A No. 4 Dike-New Hartford.
BCLUW is averaging 12.4 points per game, so scoring is a must. The Comets have combined for only 20 points in their last four games after racking up 42 in their season-opening win over East Marshall. BCLUW linebacker Blake Cooper is among the state's leading tacklers with 60 stops so far.
Meskwaki (1-4) at Ankeny Christian (0-5)
A week after capturing its first win of the season, the Meskwaki Settlement School leaves 8-Man District 5 play for a trip to winless Ankeny Christian.
The Warriors whipped up on winless Seymour a week ago, 64-0, and follows Ankeny Christian with a trip to Moravia (0-6). No statistics are available for Meskwaki's last two games.
Noah Szymanski leads Ankeny Christian into tonight's game, throwing for 516 yards and four touchdowns. The Eagles are averaging just 15.4 points per game.
Mormon Trail (1-4, 0-3) at Colo-NESCO (2-4, 2-2)
High-scoring Lamoni stopped Colo-NESCO's winning surge at two games last week, but the Royals hope to rebound at home with an 8-Man District 6 contest against Mormon Trail.
The Saints bring a four-game losing streak into Colo. Jakob Horton has rushed for 429 yards and eight TDs to lead Mormon Trail.
Colo-NESCO quarterback Taylor Hill has rushed for 57 percent of his team's total offense from scrimmage. He ranks 19th in 8-Man rushing with 661 yards but has thrown for just 108 yards. Noah Gibbons had interceptions and Evan Webb had fumble recoveries in each of the Royals' back-to-back wins prior to last week's 68-12 loss at Lamoni.


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Candidates start to qualify
The qualifying period for Gainesville city candidates began at noon and the action started early. By 12:40 p.m., former City Commissioner Ed Braddy had qualified in the Mayor's race and University of Florida student Alfredo Espinosa had qualified in the City Commission District 4 race, according to the Supervisor of Elections site. There will be more updates later this afternoon and through the week. Qualifying ends at noon Friday.


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And now we have issues with the curves on the road according to Lyon County Highway Engineer VanMoer.
He proposes senseless spending by changing the curves. The lake road, County Road 51, is a 35-mile-an-hour road, but he states people cannot make it through the curves with their boats without taking up both lanes. The simple truth of the matter is if they need both lanes they don't belong on the road, period! Countless of us taxpayers with large trucks use that road and the curves without any issues. And guess what else? Countless of us taxpayers are also sick and tired of major tax increases every year for wasteful projects like changing road curves that are just fine.
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Debates of June 17th, 2008
House of Commons Hansard #114 of the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was region.
- Question Period
- Canada-Republic of Peru Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Republic of Peru Labour Cooperation Agreement
- Canada-Republic of Peru Environment Agreement
- Employment Equity
- Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
- Indian Oil and Gas Act
- Committees of the House
- Motor Vehicle Safety Act
- Committees of the House
- Message from the Senate
- Committees of the House
- Business of the House
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- National Defence Act
- Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement Act
- International Boundary Commission Centennial
- Education
- Accueil Bonneau
- Immigration
- Impaired Driving
- Relay for Life
- Carbon Tax Proposal
- Public Service of Canada
- Carbon Tax Proposal
- Health Care
- Carbon Tax Proposal
- Health Care
- Canadian Multiculturalism Act
- Public Service of Canada
- General Motors
- Carbon Tax Proposal
- Quebec National Holiday
- The Economy
- Government Appointments
- The Environment
- National Security
- Government Appointments
- Afghanistan
- Foreign Affairs
- Afghanistan
- Agriculture
- The Environment
- Court Challenges Program
- Regional Economic Development
- Human rights
- Poverty
- Canadian Space Industry
- Human Rights
- The Environment
- Equalization Payments
- Presence in Gallery
- Points of Order
- Petitions
- Points of Order
- Privilege
- Canada Elections Act
- Committees of the House
- Privilege
- Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement Act
- Committees of the House
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Shawn Murphy Charlottetown, PE
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to congratulate the 2008 graduating classes in my constituency on their recent and upcoming graduations.
Students from the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, the Culinary Institute, Colonel Gray, and Charlottetown Rural High School have already walked proudly across the stage to accept their respective degrees or diplomas or will do so soon.
These graduates have worked hard to achieve their goals. Their perseverance, determination and hard work have paid off.
For many of them, this milestone marks the beginning of exciting opportunities and options that are now available to them. Of course, they all know that their education is far from over.
This is a very significant accomplishment and a very important step in ensuring their futures. I trust that all members will join me in applauding the commitment of these students and in wishing them great success in the future.
Accueil Bonneau
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Christian Ouellet Brome—Missisquoi, QC
Mr. Speaker, on June 9 Accueil Bonneau, a residence and outreach centre, commemorated the 10th anniversary of the explosion at the building housing this homelessness organization, in which three people died. There was a lot of emotion as volunteers, employees and dignitaries gathered at the memorial service.
Despite the tragedy, Accueil Bonneau has remained very present in the city. With its four residences that can house 116 former homeless people, its shelter at Saint-Gérard-Magella, and its affirmative action and social services, such as distributing meals and clothing, this organization is very important to the homeless of greater Montreal.
Accueil Bonneau has 225 volunteers, serves 320,000 meals a year, hands out 60,000 articles of clothing, and has just one motto: believe, sow, grow. The Bloc Québécois would like to honour Accueil Bonneau's 130 years of dedication.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, I have in my hand a letter from the immigration minister in regard to the case of Ms. Augustina Lodo and her family. She is a refugee from the Sudan who first applied for status in Canada in 2007. She left the Sudan after her husband was killed for his religious convictions and faith.
Faith groups in Smithers and across northwest British Columbia have raised their voices and have raised money in support of Ms. Lodo and her application, yet the letter from the minister rejects that application, saying that things are safe in the Sudan and that she should return with no fear of persecution.
She was beaten. She was severely persecuted. Canada's own government issues on its website a warning to all Canadians not to travel to the Sudan and not to partake of this region for fear of similar violence.
Our country's shame in dealing with the Sudan can only be recompensed and justified if we open our doors and our hearts to those still facing persecution. I urge the minister to change the content of the letter.
Impaired Driving
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, on May 8, 2007, 23-year-old Karine Méthot was struck and killed by a vehicle. As if that tragedy was not bad enough, her family soon found out through the media that the driver of the vehicle had eight prior impaired driving convictions.
Despite their tragic loss, Karine's family members have worked tirelessly to collect more than 23,000 signatures in support of stricter sentences for convicted drunk drivers.
Véronique Bélanger and Karine's family want harsher sentences to honour Karine's memory and the memory of other victims like her.
I am proud to be part of a government that is working to protect innocent people from drunk drivers.
When the Tackling Violent Crime Act comes into force on July 2, 2008, a person arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol will face stiffer sentencing.
Our government will continue to do whatever it takes to keep our streets and our communities safe.
In memory of Karine.
Relay for Life
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Lloyd St. Amand Brant, ON
Mr. Speaker, on Friday, June 13, over 1,000 people in my riding of Brant, including the five Campbell sisters, participated in the annual Relay for Life.
This event raises very significant funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. It is a very moving, poignant event, as the first lap of the 12 hour relay is walked by individuals who have survived a bout with cancer.
It is stirring to see them, young and old, take a celebratory walk, cheered on by hundreds of supporters. Also stirring is the sight of hundreds of luminaries: candles lit in honour and memory of family members and friends who have died of cancer.
Kudos to this year's chair, Ms. Sam Snider, the very dedicated staff at the Brant chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society, and in particular the many volunteers and participants, without whom this terrific event could not have taken place.
Carbon Tax Proposal
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mike Lake Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, AB
Mr. Speaker, during his leadership run, the current Liberal leader was unequivocal in his opposition to a carbon tax.
Shortly after his win, rumours surfaced in the west that he might be rethinking his position. This prompted a visit to Edmonton, where he made his memorable though cryptic statement: "I'm not here to kill the milk cow...". While milk cows were no doubt reassured, human beings were skeptical.
Edmonton Journal columnist Lorne Gunter wrote: "Just watch. Soon [he] will begin insisting he never promised to avoid carbon taxes". But the Liberal leader was adamant, even writing in a letter to the editor that his plan "will not include a carbon tax".
In October he returned to Edmonton to speak to a business crowd and promised that "there will be no carbon tax".
Today, faced with at least $60 billion in scattered spending promises they have no idea how to pay for, the Liberals appear set to announce guess what? A carbon tax.
Meanwhile, Canadians from coast to coast will be asking the same question: "Honey, what's that guy with the green scarf doing to our milk cow?"
Public Service of Canada
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Richard Nadeau Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, June 15 to 21 is National Public Service Week. With the theme "Recognizing our history, while building our tomorrow ", the week commemorates the importance of federal public service employees, their professionalism, their initiative and their constant efforts to provide quality service to the public and contribute to its well-being.
The week is also a chance to improve work environments and to foster communication between government institutions and crown corporations. Many public servants also play an important role in their communities, where they serve in various capacities.
My Bloc Québécois colleagues join me in acknowledging the work of all public servants and in thanking them for their valuable contribution.
Happy Public Service Week.
Carbon Tax Proposal
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Gary Schellenberger Perth—Wellington, ON
Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, the Liberal finance critic, the member for Markham—Unionville, admitted that the Liberal national carbon tax plan will actually hurt some Canadians. He said, "I cannot say to you that no Canadian will be unharmed by this".
In fact, one group that will be hurt by this regressive carbon tax is farmers. This morning, the Liberal agriculture critic and Liberal MPs from Mississauga—Erindale and Brant voted against their leader's plan.
Burdened with a carbon tax, farmers would be forced to pay more for gas to fuel their tractors, more to run their combines and machinery, and more to export their products.
Little by little, Liberal MPs are telling the truth about the negative effects that a regressive carbon tax will have on every single Canadian.
As the Liberal leader gets set to unveil the details of his punitive tax on everything, Canadians are wondering if he will finally tell the truth and admit who exactly will be hurt by this tax trick.
Health Care
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Michael Savage Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, Winstone Zulu is a man on a mission: to educate the world about HIV and tuberculosis, both the challenge and, more importantly, the solution.
Winstone was the first Zambian to publicly acknowledge his HIV status in 1990. In 1997 he contracted TB. He was cured, but he knows first-hand the toll that it takes.
He watched four of his brothers die due to a lack of access to TB drugs, drugs that can provide a cure for about $20.
In the space of one week in 1990, his brother Erasmus, his wife, and his brother Christopher died.
Nelson Mandela said we need more advocates like Winstone. Indeed we do.
Today, Results Canada and Aeras have brought Winstone here to remind us that TB is not inevitable and does not need to be a death sentence.
Canada must do more to stop TB, to save lives, and to support heroes like Winstone Zulu, who has lived the nightmare of TB and is now working toward his dream of eradicating it.
Our fellow citizens of this planet deserve no less than that.
Carbon Tax Proposal
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Leon Benoit Vegreville—Wainwright, AB
Mr. Speaker, Liberals continue to try to spin that their leader's massive carbon tax plan will not lead to more costs for Canadians, despite statements to the contrary by the member for Markham—Unionville and the member for Halton.
The Liberal finance critic said "I cannot say...that no Canadian will be unharmed by this". The member for Halton, the Liberal leader's senior communications adviser, said, "This added cost will find its way into oil and plastic, transportation and food. In fact, most corners of our lives".
More experts are coming forward to acknowledge that this tax trick will indeed lead to higher costs and will hurt some Canadians. Diane Katz, head of energy and environment policy for the Fraser Institute, said, "Lower income people will be worse off because a carbon tax will increase the price of everything".
When the Liberal leader unveils his plan tomorrow, will he finally be honest with Canadians and explain exactly who will suffer under his tax trick?
Health Care
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Susan Kadis Thornhill, ON
Mr. Speaker, health care is a top priority for Thornhill residents. From packed emergency rooms, to wait times, to locating a family doctor, they expect and deserve better results from the Conservative government.
In 2004 the federal government, provincial health ministers and aboriginal leaders signed a historic 10 year plan to strengthen health care. The plan aimed to improve areas such as catastrophic drug coverage, aboriginal health, primary health and home care.
Yet since 2006 the Conservative government has systematically neglected the accord. It is ideologically opposed to a national health care system, writing a blank cheque with little accountability and few reporting mechanisms to assess progress.
Shockingly, when asked recently about home care, the health minister responded, "We're not going to get involved".
Health care is a shared responsibility. Canadians deserve a federal government that takes the lead on health care. Instead, we have a government and a minister that fails to act, denies responsibility and will not get involved.
Canadian Multiculturalism Act
Statements By Members
June 17th, 2008 / 2:10 p.m.
Pierre Paquette Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois recently received the support of four major Quebec unions in its efforts to get the Prime Minister to move from words to action and give tangible expression to the recognition of the Quebec nation.
Today, it is the turn of Julius Grey to support the Bloc Québécois initiative. This lawyer specializes in matters of individual freedoms and urged members of the House of Commons to vote in favour of Bill C-505, which I introduced, to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act and thus allow Quebec to develop unimpeded its own model of integration for immigrants to Quebec.
The vote on this bill will be held tomorrow and will be a very revealing test of the sincerity of MPs and the Conservatives. Rejection by the Conservative government of Bill C-505, to exempt Quebec from the application of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, would send a very negative message as we approach St. Jean Baptiste Day.
Public Service of Canada
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Marcel Proulx Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week, June 15 to 21, is National Public Service Week. It is a time to commemorate the importance of our federal public service employees.
National Public Service Week was launched in 1992 to recognize the many contributions public servants make to Canadian society. Through their professionalism, resourcefulness and hard work, they contribute greatly to our Canadian way of life.
The women and men who make up the public service are one of Canada's most valuable resources, and it is important to acknowledge the work they do and the role they play within our society.
Sadly, on Sunday, former chairman of the Public Service Commission from 1965 to 1976, Mr. John Carson, passed away. Mr. Carson was instrumental in highlighting the need for bilingualism within the public service. We honour his contribution.
We are very proud of our public servants and of the fact that they are an integral part of one of the most respected public services in the world.
On behalf of all members of this House, I extend our thanks.
General Motors
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Brian Masse Windsor West, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call upon the government to act with respect to General Motors and to tell it that it broke a contract with the people of Oshawa and that it broke a contract with the people of this country. The government has to stand up against companies like that. It is unfair for companies to bargain in bad faith.
It is about time the Conservative government brought in an auto policy. Instead, it brought in a new tax on vehicles and relocated that into a small pilot program. That is not going to save our auto industry.
A hybrid truck was supposed to be manufactured at this plant and that would have provided future jobs.
It is up to the minister and the Prime Minister to step in and tell these companies to live up to their obligations and bargain in good faith as a matter of policy in Canada.
Carbon Tax Proposal
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Guy Lauzon Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry, ON
Mr. Speaker, the carbon tax being proposed by the Leader of the Opposition is going to drive Canadian farmers out of business. Canadian farmers will not be able to compete with their competitors when they are paying more to fill the fuel tanks on their tractors, paying more to run their combines and paying more to ship their goods to market.
Today the Conservative MPs at the agriculture committee voted to protect Canadian farmers from the devastating effects of a carbon tax.
The bad news for Canadian farmers is that one of the Liberal MPs voted in favour of the carbon tax. The bad news for the Leader of the Opposition is that three Liberals, his own agriculture critic, the member for Mississauga—Erindale and the member for Brant, all voted against the carbon tax. It seems the Liberal leader is having some trouble convincing his own MPs to buy into his tax trick.
All Canadians can rest assured that this Conservative government will not stand by and watch the Liberal leader get away with his carbon tax trick.


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