by Clint | Jun 11, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Religion
Early I had a blog entry about Catholic monks. Now I had the opportunity to ask the above question to two Thai Buddhist monks who were visiting Joensuu for a few days. I spoke with them briefly before a couple of meditation sessions that my good friend Antony invited...
by Clint | May 30, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Intercultural communication, Key Questions, Religion
Shouts with a call: “Stop lying” Response (by the crowd): “Dalai Lama” What are some human tendencies in responding to conflict? While walking this morning along the streets of Oxford (to a conference I am presenting at this weekend), I saw a group of people gathering...
by Clint | May 8, 2008 | Intercultural communication, Key Lessons, Religion
Through a recent dialogue I have been having online (with someone who is trying to convert me to their world view) – I have more clearly got an idea for what I think is a more helpful mindset and approach to intercultural or interfaith communication. It is a...
by Clint | Apr 18, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Intercultural communication, Religion
Today I heard Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi speak about the laws and policies in the US, in her own country (Iran), and around the world – and the ways in which they contribute to peace and human rights or promote war. The stark differences in views...
by Clint | Apr 16, 2008 | Key Lessons, Religion
The problem with making friends with older people is that they don’t stay around very long, leaving the broken-hearts behind of those who deeply miss them. The blessing, however, of knowing someone like Ruth Sowards is that her quick wit, profound wisdom, and...
by Clint | Apr 15, 2008 | Conferences, Intercultural communication, Religion
Someone asked me recently “what do Mormons believe?” My previous blog entry, About Being a Mormon Christian: Facts about Mormons, briefly summarize some of the basic beliefs Mormon’s have (e.g. Facts, Faith, Family, Fruits). Click here to read that...
