This article presents a practice-based conceptual analysis developed from a teaching offered by Khentrul Rinpoche, a Buddhist teacher from Bhutan, at Verus Bonifatius Klinik in Fulda, Germany, on 22 July 2026. The teaching was organised by Singularity Academy under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kingdom of Bhutan and Singularity Academy; representing Bhutan, Rinpoche taught the Verus Care Group at two of its clinics during 2026—Verus Libori Klinik in Todtmoos in Ju

Bhutanese Buddhist Perspectives on Well-Being, Meaning, and Psychosomatic Care: A Practice-Based Conceptual Analysis

Asia’s economic rise is one of the most remarkable stories of modern history. Countries like China, India, South Korea, and Japan have emerged as global economic leaders. Imagine a war torn Japan after World War II and a completely devastated Korea after the Korean War. Who would have thought that they could emerge as the early harbingers of this remarkable economic turnaround? The transformation of the entire continent, however, was dependent on the most populous economies

Trump’s recent tariff policy and his administration’s new list of targeted countries have shocked the world. The global economy is undoubtedly experiencing significant turbulence, challenging the long-standing norms of the rules-based international trading system. Markets have been responding with uncertainty, and traditional supply chains have faced destabilisation. However, amid this global disruption, we believe that an alternative dynamic is unfolding—an intensified drive

The European automotive sector has historically been a global leader in technological excellence, safety, and premium market dominance. However, the rise of intelligent electric vehicles (EVs) from China, led by BYD, NIO, and others, has introduced a new competitive dynamic that challenges Europe’s automotive leadership. In response, the European Union (EU) has implemented protectionist policies aimed at regulating foreign EV entry, citing environmental, economic, and securit

This article encapsulates an in-depth interview with Leo Hackl, a distinguished psychotherapist from Zurich, Switzerland. With over twenty years of experience, Hackl’s unique therapeutic approach blends psychotherapy, life coaching, and hypnosis to address a wide range of psychological challenges. The interview explores Hackl’s journey, from architecture to sports coaching and ultimately to psychotherapy, highlighting pivotal life experiences that shaped his career trajectory

This article presents a comprehensive interview summary with Dr. Miriam Burgauner, a clinical psychiatrist based in Germany, conducted by Singularity Academy in late 2023. Dr Burgauner shares insights into her journey into psychiatry, her motivations to become a psychotherapist, and her experiences in confronting the stigma surrounding mental health. The interview also delves into the impact of strained family dynamics on mental health, strategies for navigating psychological

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) with intelligent machine learning has helped humans achieve higher performance in various sectors, with more thoughtful decision-making and brilliant execution. AI has liberalized much of the human workforce and brought humans more capacity.

Financial inclusion is key to closing inequality gaps, which face becoming entrenched over time if the digitization of financial services is not inclusive. In developing countries like Pakistan, women, the elderly, the disabled and other vulnerable groups are the least likely to benefit from the digitalization of financial services. But by leveraging existing technologies in innovative ways, states can create a technological ecosystem that enfranchises them into the fin

Brain Fog, as a new syndrome, with the symptoms of slowed-down cognitive response, memory loss, inability to concentrate, or/and the symptoms of dizziness and sleep disturbance, are commonly observed and considered as the consequence of long Covid. Studies on this new syndrome are few, but the number of patients has kept rising, along with the increasing infection of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Brain Fog has, therefore, developed as one of the biggest crises in the modern