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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Daily beats from a quieter Manhattan.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Buddhism

The Impact of Buddhism on the Modern-Day Hippie Movement

During the 1960s, a group of young people famously known as hippies defied the traditional values of American society. They propagated the message of peace, love, and freedom, and repudiated materialism and conformity. Even though their movement eventually dissipated, its…

What the world can learn from the Buddhist concept loving-kindness

Brooke Schedneck, Rhodes College Republished with Permission: The Roosevelt Island Daily News As the world deals with the trauma caused by COVID-19, World Kindness Day, observed on Nov. 13 annually, is a good opportunity to reflect on the healing potential…