Category Archives: Stories from other traditions

Hope – Rabbi Hugo Gryn

Tom Long tells the story of Rabbi Hugo Gryn, one of the most respected rabbis in Great Britain. As a boy, he and his family were imprisoned in Auschwitz.  Orthodox, any observance would bring greater danger to them, but Hugo’s … Continue reading

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Quran – reverence for every life

The Quran teaches reverence for every life, even the most repugnant ones. Islam stresses that the death of a person should be observed in a respectful and solemn way, whether Muslim or not. A story from Islam illustrates this point. … Continue reading

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Story of Wonhyo Sunim and Uisang Sunim

A story from the Buddhist tradition Story of Wonhyo Sunim and Uisang Sunim

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