COMPASSION~ From An Evolutionary, Psychological, Medical & Buddhist Perspective
COMPASSION~ From An Evolutionary, Psychological, Medical & Buddhist Perspective
Where: Amitabha Hospice Service, 44 Powell Street, Avondale
When: Wednesday 26th May at 7pm
Who: Presented by Dr Tony Fernando
To Register visit - www.amitabhahospice.org......
Dr Tony Fernando is a Psychiatrist/Sleep and Insomnia Specialist in Auckland. In 2012, he was awarded by the President of the Philippines for his work in sleep medicine and medical education. In 2015, he was awarded the chair's award by the NZ Medical Association its highest award for his work on the health of New Zealanders. He recently passed his PhD oral examination at the University of Auckland, studying compassion in medicine. He led a mindfulness meditation group at Auckland Hospital for more than 10 years. He currently runs a mindfulness and emotional balance group for prisoners at Mt Eden Corrections Facility. He was temporarily ordained as a Buddhist monk in Myanmar in 2017.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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58.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.8% ... It is complicated
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Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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