In this article I would like to briefly describe the causes of war according to Aldous Huxley – the British philosopher. Huxley was profoundly influenced by Eastern Philosophy and the teachings of Christianity. According to him – “Our present economic, social and international arrangements are based, on large measure, upon organised lovelessness.” According to Huxley […]
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More thoughts on China
Some thoughts on China by my uncle who has retired from the Indian armed forces You are absolutely right when you say that Chinese are still rankling over the humiliation that they suffered due to the Opium Wars. But that is not the only problem. Now they have acquired sufficient military and financial clout. The […]
Strategy and China – Some thoughts
I would like to write in this article what I think China’s strategy will be in their ongoing confrontations with the nations of the world including India. Please keep in mind that I am only a part time blogger who has read a few books. Decisions in these matters need to be taken by qualified […]
Insights relating to a Business Opportunity
The name of this website is Insights and Experiences but – in truth – I have not written too many posts about my personal experiences. This post is going to be an exception. I am about to describe my reasoning process that I used in order to decide whether or not to take up an […]
Tips for a military confrontation with China
I would like to write a series of articles on the ongoing military confrontation with China on the LAC in Ladakh. I am not a military expert but I have read The Art of War by Sun Tzu. I am also reading another book which deconstructs the mind of Sun Tzu and it is from […]
Some thoughts on dealing with China
This article will attempt to describe Chinese priorities as far as diplomacy and realpolitik is concerned, as best I understand them. Understanding of these priorities will enable India and the world governments to frame an appropriate response. I must start by saying that I am not an expert and I will be happy to stand […]
What I dislike about China
In a previous article I had mentioned what I like about the Chinese civilization. In this article I will list out what I dislike about China. The first thing I dislike about China is the fact that it is not a democracy and is a dictatorship, ruled by the CPC (Communist Party of China). I […]
What I like about China
Ever since I read Will Durant and Bertrand Russell on the subject of China I have been fascinated with Chinese culture. There is another book on China that I read when I was a teenager and which is also a classic. It is the Importance of Living by Lin Yu Tang. I have also been […]
Evergreen Career Advice
I am reading a Bertrand Russell classic, The Conquest of Happiness, and there is a chapter in the book relating to Work. I think this book is a classic of Self Help and any and all youngsters should read it. Not only is Russell a master of English prose but the advice and suggestions that […]
Less is More … A Guide to Meditation
I’ll start by telling my story and you can decide whether you have had a similar experience. I love reading and I am committed to meditation. I have a large library of books at home and those include many books on Buddhism and Buddhist meditation practices. I have books by Jack Kornfield, Thich Nhat Hanh, […]