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WHEN TRANSLATION BECOMES A PILGRIMAGE

In 1983 Shri Vasudevananda Sarasvati published his biography of Shri Shantananda Sarasvati in Hindi.  Writing from great depth of emotion, the biography is a hymn of praise to the sage who has been a great inspiration to thousands.  So there was huge demand for an English translation.  Read on to hear from Mukesh Bhavan, leader of the Gauteng School of Philosophy who tackled his most challenging translation so far.

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CHORAL CONTEMPLATIONS

Adrian and Derek recently collaborated in a project to record choral music composed over many years by members of the School of Philosophy in London. Here they each describe their experiences leading up to and including the final CD of Choral Contemplations.  

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This Way up: Delivery Driver

MH was out of work for some time.  To earn an income while looking for another job in his preferred sector, he took up work as a delivery driver.  So what’s it like, being a delivery driver?  Read on for MH’s experience.  We’ve deliberately omitted his name and photo, so as not to compromise his ongoing career in cyber security. 

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TOLEDO: cultural and scientific centre in the Middle Ages

Pilar was a history teacher in Madrid for her professional working life. She wrote a brief history of Toledo for visitors to the city a few months ago.  What made this walled city so important?  How did it include three religions in one small city?  Read on to learn about this UNESCO world heritage site. 

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