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Doing Not-Doing

Doing Not-Doing

A prosaic poem by the Tibetan mystic Milarepa: For generosity, nothing to do, Other than stop fixating on self. For morality, nothing to do, Other than stop being dishonest. For patience, nothing to do, Other than not fear what is ultimately true.
Les Leyne: Horgan predicts acrimonious NDP race

Les Leyne: Horgan predicts acrimonious NDP race

While the New Democratic Party continues its internal review of the election disaster, MLA John Horgan reviewed his chances if he decided to run for leader. Although most assured him he was a strong contender, he didn’t like what he saw.
L. Ian MacDonald: Agenda never entirely under Harper’s control

L. Ian MacDonald: Agenda never entirely under Harper’s control

A speech from the throne is a majestic moment in the life of our democracy. The government proposes an agenda, and the Opposition criticizes it. Those are their respective roles. But the occasion is a splendid one.
Comment: Panama Maru incident shook Ottawa and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Comment: Panama Maru incident shook Ottawa and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

One hundred years ago today, the steamship Panama Maru arrived at the outer wharfs in downtown Victoria. Aboard were Narain Singh and 55 fellow passengers from India seeking entry into sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½. Awaiting them at the docks were two groups.
Les Leyne: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Alberta on same oil-export page

Les Leyne: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Alberta on same oil-export page

A working understanding of the truce declared by sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and Alberta after an entertaining several months of bickering was revealed Tuesday. It’s formally known as the terms of reference for the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Geoff Johnson: School boards do their best to be transparent

Geoff Johnson: School boards do their best to be transparent

There is a difference, not always clearly understood, between public meetings and meetings held in public. Meetings held in public have a formal agenda and attend to the business of the organization.
Comment: Land trusts are alive and well across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Comment: Land trusts are alive and well across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

In light of the renewed coverage of the ongoing troubles of the Land Conservancy, it seems important to step forward to say that despite the dire situation of one land trust, the conservation movement in British Columbia is thriving.
Andrew Cohen: Charter is part of Marois’ cynical plan

Andrew Cohen: Charter is part of Marois’ cynical plan

For weeks, events in Quebec have unfolded with an elegant predictability. Even in a world in which politics routinely trumps principle, rarely have we seen an electoral ploy as nakedly cynical as this.
Susan Martinuk: Rigours of MS studies should apply to pot

Susan Martinuk: Rigours of MS studies should apply to pot

The latest research on the controversial liberation treatment for multiple sclerosis is being hailed as the most definitive study done to date and one that should close the door on the need for further testing on the hypothetical association between
The Venn of Zen

The Venn of Zen

Even though I am far from an adept at any mathematical discipline, I often borrow terminology from both set theory and chaos theory to illustrate the impact of meditation or Buddhist teachings.