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2026-10-06T11:56:32-04:00

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Why Every Major Religion Pays Attention to Feet

Last updated on: October 6, 2026 at 11:56 am By Neil Ghosh

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What the world’s religious traditions taught me about feet, humility—and taking better care of ourselves Growing up in India, I noticed something curious. My mother’s feet always seemed immaculately clean and beautifully cared for. My father’s? Let’s just say they told a different story. And my older brother’s weren’t exactly helping the male side of the family make its case. Sorry, Dada. My mother insisted that the moment we came home, we wash our feet before settling into the apartment.... Read more

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2026-08-13T13:53:30-04:00

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Three Days Attempting to Reach Mary Magdalene’s Cave

Last updated on: August 13, 2026 at 1:53 pm By Neil Ghosh

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Lessons from a Pilgrimage in Southern France It took me three days to reach Mary Magdalene. Not because the cave was far. Because it would not let me arrive. I traveled from Maryland to southern France in July 2026, determined to visit the mountain sanctuary where, according to centuries- old tradition, Mary Magdalene spent the final years of her life. Before beginning my pilgrimage toward Sainte-Baume, I visited two of Marseille’s most significant Christian landmarks—the Cathédrale La Major and Notre-Dame... Read more

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2026-08-12T10:45:53-04:00

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America at 250: The Country We Are Still Becoming

Last updated on: August 12, 2026 at 10:45 am By Neil Ghosh

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Thirty years ago, I held my infant son in my arms while feeding him a bottle. Recently, we sat together and raised a glass. Between those two photographs lies an entire generation. The years flew by. The love never changed. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, those two photographs have stayed with me. They remind me that every generation inherits a country shaped by those who came before—and leaves one for those who follow. Perhaps that is one of the... Read more

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2026-08-12T10:47:39-04:00

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What Bhutan Taught Me About Joy After Two Near‑Death Events

Last updated on: August 12, 2026 at 10:47 am By Neil Ghosh

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Bhutan: The Power of GNH Over GDP What is more important – Gross National Happiness (GNH) or Gross Domestic Product (GNP)? This question has stayed with me for years, shaped not by theory but by life itself. I’ve had two near-death experiences. The first was at age eight in Kolkata, when a drunk driver in an Ambassador car ran over me. My body fell miraculously between the four wheels. I spent two weeks in a hospital bed with a brain... Read more

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2025-08-14T16:57:07-04:00

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Brazil’s Beauty, Faith, and Fight for Tolerance

Last updated on: August 14, 2025 at 4:57 pm By Neil Ghosh

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Beyond the Beaches: Faith, Dialogue, and a Changing Brazil Growing up in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, my first image of Brazil was shaped by soccer legend Pelé. In a city that lives and breathes the sport, locals often root for Brazil in the World Cup, and murals of Brazilian stars still appear on walls during tournaments—sometimes even for local matches that have no connection to Brazil. As a child, I pictured Brazil as a land of freedom, democracy, and vibrant... Read more

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2025-07-08T00:44:53-04:00

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Who will succeed the Dalai Lama? – The Dalai Lama turns 90

Last updated on: July 8, 2025 at 12:44 am By Neil Ghosh

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Who will succeed the Dalai Lama? That question has taken on new urgency as the Tibetan spiritual leader celebrated his 90th birthday this year. According to a recent New York Times article, His Holiness reaffirmed that his successor would be chosen through the traditional Tibetan Buddhist process of reincarnation—a deeply spiritual act in an increasingly polarized and political world. At a time when many global leaders seek to consolidate power, the Dalai Lama’s calm clarity stands apart. His plan underscores... Read more

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2025-06-13T15:57:32-04:00

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Radical Empathy: How Small Acts Can Transform the World

Last updated on: June 13, 2025 at 3:57 pm By Neil Ghosh

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The Power of Small Acts: How to Do More Good in a Fractured World In a world overflowing with hashtags and hot takes, it’s easy to feel paralyzed by the scale of suffering or swept up in performative activism that seldom moves beyond the screen. But I’ve come to believe something quite radical: empathy is not a soft virtue. It is a source of power. And when practiced with consistency, courage, and small action, it can change systems, starting with... Read more

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2025-05-13T18:23:29-04:00

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Dharma Before Power: A Hindu Call for Just Leadership

Last updated on: May 13, 2025 at 6:23 pm By Neil Ghosh

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Dharma, Dialogue, and Democracy: A Hindu Reflection on Political Authority “I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance. We believe not only in universal toleration, but we accept all religions as true.” — Swami Vivekananda When Swami Vivekananda stood before the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893 and greeted the crowd with “Sisters and Brothers of America,” it was more than a powerful opening—it expressed Hinduism’s timeless ideals. He... Read more

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2025-04-22T09:01:27-04:00

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Pope Francis and the Global South’s Rise in the Church

Last updated on: April 22, 2025 at 9:01 am By Neil Ghosh

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The closest I came to Pope Francis was during my visit to Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires in 2024. I also see echoes of Mother Teresa—whom I had the privilege of meeting in 1996—in the life and legacy of Pope Francis. As a non-Catholic, I have long admired his unwavering focus on helping the poor, promoting interfaith dialogue, and amplifying the voices of the Global South. Both Mother Teresa and Pope Francis belonged to religious orders and were utterly... Read more

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2025-04-07T09:17:35-04:00

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How to Spot Misinformation Before It Destroys Lives

Last updated on: April 7, 2025 at 9:17 am By Neil Ghosh

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Saving Our Democracy: 5 Things You Can Do to Catch Misinformation I met Nadia, a young woman from Tunisia, in May 2015 during a conference in Marrakech, Morocco. She shared a chilling story about her past—one that has stayed with me. At a time when she felt deeply isolated from her parents, teachers, and friends, Nadia became vulnerable to manipulation. She began receiving short video clips from unknown sources—messages that appeared empathetic but were, in fact, laced with extremist propaganda.... Read more

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