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.
Neighbourhood Riddle Duel: Who Will Guess First?
There are three playing cards in a row. Can you name them with these clues?
There is a two to the right of a king.
A diamond will be found to the left of a spade.
An ace is to the left of a heart.
A heart is to the left of a spade.
Now, identify all three cards.
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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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