Revolt (Han Dirks)

by | Mar 29, 2013 | Blog

Revolt? A few weeks ago I received the request to contribute to this issue of 'Hooglandse Nieuwe'. Whether I can write something about the theme of 'uprising' and my experiences with student protests. Pleasantly surprised but ...

The TV test for monasteries

by | Mar 11, 2013 | Blog

For peace and quiet, a person goes to a monastery. Spent this weekend in a monastery in Oosterhout. Nine people, two days, six tidal shifts, three meals, four meetings, a round of running (lost). Then you can get up so early (six o'clock), it ...

Fedde blog: comfort zone

by | Mar 6, 2013 | Blog

At night I am on the train from New Delhi to Patna, a town not far from Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained Awakening or Enlightenment. With New Delhi I also left my hostel and where I will sleep tonight I don't know yet. There is no...