On May 1st, 1865, a large group of newly freed slaves in Charleston, SC, honored the memories and sacrifice of over 200 Union soldiers who died in a Confederate prison camp. This compelling story in our history may not have any direct links to our modern Memorial Day, but the sentiment of honoring those who have fought for and defended justice remains the same.
Impermanence: A Buddhist Perspective
Impermanence is the underlying reality of all existence. Given that all that appears will disappear, how might we live our lives? A Buddhist-influenced ethic both arises and is influenced by a deep understanding that in the end we will lose everything.
