Living in Holland and being a descendant of Indian indentured labourers from Suriname in South America, it was an honour for me to participate in the global conference Slavery, Indentured Labour, Migration, and their Impact on Present Societies in Paramaribo. It was organized in June by the Anton de Kom University of Suriname. Having studied […]
Dag: 20 juni 2023
Acknowledgements
In addition to the support of many others from our editorial team, we acknowledge the following contributions during different phases of this publication: Paula van der Wal Dutch Direct Translation Services Paula has edited the language used in the articles. Artwork photos credits Willeke Hendrikx Healingart, Nederland
Call for Articles
Submissions are invited for articles for our next issue (Issue 13) ThemeSpirituality and the Fourth Industrial Revolution We are facing certain challenges in society today which scholars have been articulating as the outcome of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA) or the emerging Fourth Industrial Revolution (a recent term coined by scholars from the World […]
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Victor A. van Bijlert (ret.) was a lecturer in the Department of Beliefs and Practices, Faculty of Religion and Theology, at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The nineteenth-century Hindu modernity, it is argued, sought both individual flourishing and collective emancipation from Western domination. For the first time Hinduism began to be constructed as a religion […]
New Courses
“If I were asked to define the Hindu creed, I should simply say: Search after truth through non-violent means. A man may not believe in God and still call himself a Hindu. Hinduism is a relentless pursuit after truth… Hinduism is the religion of truth. Truth is God. Denial of God we have known. Denial […]
The Unspoken Narrative
“Can you write an article about spirituality based on your work practice?” The answer was a resounding “yes”. In our work as coaches and mediators, we deal with people who are stuck on something every day. Although verbal communication is the tool we work with, it is just the tip of the iceberg. Under the […]
Embracing Flow: Unveiling the Deeper Meaning in Business Conversations
Feeling driven, passionate, and ambitious — these are words often thrown around in the management language of my work and business environment. Yet, we rarely delve into their depth and true value. What do these words really mean? And how do they impact individuals, businesses, and customers? Do the words themselves matter, or is it […]
Spirituality and Sustainable Business with a Stewardship Mindset
Spirituality and sustainable entrepreneurship can mutually support each other in making a positive impact on the world. By developing interconnected relationships, the individuals and stakeholders involved can find a sense of purpose. Sustainable entrepreneurship can therefore be seen as a practical manifestation of purpose, whether or not it is rooted in spirituality. In this article, […]
Research for Practitioners*
In this issue, we share the reading list from the recently concluded OM RISE International Workshop on Building an Academic Discipline of Spirituality in Management and Society. The workshop focused on advancing our discussion on the discipline of spirituality for management and society. The workshop discussions were oriented to eventually build education, research, and practice […]
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