Hammarskjold

When asked by a journalist the requirements of somebody who wished to contribute to the development of peace and reason, second secretary-general of the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold responded, "He must push his awareness to the utmost limit without losing his inner quiet, he must be able to see with the eyes of others from within their personality without losing his own."

Marking the 51st anniversary of his death, in the current issue of Tricycle author Roger Lipsey commemorates Hammarskjöld, a disciple of Meister Eckhart and a great appreciator of Buddhism. Read the article.