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“The most direct way for South Africans and South African companies to create jobs is to buy only South African products,” says Cyril Ramaphosa (GCIS)

Top China Buddhist leader quits in sex probe

Xuecheng is one of the most prominent figures to face accusations in China’s growing #MeToo movement

Resilience: Secrets of the strong-minded

Can children be made more psychologically ‘resilient’ to traumas?

The sound of one male ego flapping is enough to banish a whole pride of lions

When big cats disturb the nocturnal peace of a rough-and-tumble bush break, it’s anyone’s guess whose aura is to thank – or to blame.

Tradition of anti-feminism: The ANC Women’s League must liberate itself from self-inflicted sexism before it can claim custodianship of the women’s movement in South Africa.

Places to recover your soul

South Africa offers many opportunities to escape the rat race and connect with your inner being.

Big Buddha at the retreat centre in Ixopo.

Finding God can happen in church – or in a dew drop

Spirituality comes in many formats, not all of which are dressed in formal religious garb, says Ixopo Buddhist Retreat Centre founder Louis van Loon.

At peace: Buddhist nun Mila Kelsang says that even five minutes of meditation a day can reduce stress levels.

Meditation takes on medication

New research has shown that the ‘practice of mindfulness meditation’ can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

China assails Dalai Lama over self-immolations

China has criticised the Dalai Lama for not denouncing a string of self-immolations by monks protesting for religious freedom in Tibet.

The silence of sounds

The silence of sounds

Through graceful 13th-century parables, Zen Buddhism reveals its enlightened nature, writes <b>Drew Forrest.</b>

China slams Dalai Lama’s latest speech

Chinese officials have reacted with anger to a speech by the Dalai Lama in which he expressed concerns about conditions in Tibet and Xinjiang.