Letter to My Friend in Damascus

Letter to My Friend in Damascus

MARCH 13, 2017, Counterpunch.org I am afraid to ask you your feelings about the recently announced American invasion into your country. In our talks these…

Syria: Back in Government Hands! (Or, Dying to Get Back to School)

Syria: Back in Government Hands! (Or, Dying to Get Back to School)

APRIL 7, 2017, Counterpunch.org “Back in government hands”; the journalist repeated it twice in the same account of her report from Homs, Syria. Lyse Doucet…

Syria’s Survival

Syria’s Survival

AUGUST 28, 2017, Counterpunch.org Syria’s current struggle against multiple assaults is not over by any means. It remains in a highly vulnerable state. Its people…

Iraq Then, Syria Now

Iraq Then, Syria Now

APRIL 16, 2018, Counterpunch.org When will you get the message? Comply, as Jordan, Egypt and others did and we’ll protect your leaders, ensure favorable press,…

Indian Philosopher as Tibetan Folk Hero Legend of Langkor: A New Source Material on Phadampa Sangye

Indian Philosopher as Tibetan Folk Hero Legend of Langkor: A New Source Material on Phadampa Sangye

Among the Indian siddha who made their way across the Himalayas into Tibet almost a millennium ago is the dark one called Pha Dampa Sangye…

The Story of Pha Dampa Sangyas’ Journey to Tibet

The Story of Pha Dampa Sangyas’ Journey to Tibet

Pha Dampa Sangyas was the son of an Indian Brahmin couple who grew up in that most holy of lands many centuries ago (~1050-1117?). From…