SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)

The Sangha Kommune (僧伽公社) – A Place of Spiritual and Physical Growth! (Founded 16.2.2010)

28/03/2017 Adrian (釋大道)

The Chinese Buddhist monastic community is referred to as a ‘Sangha’ (Sanskrit for ‘spiritual community’), whereby men and women form a voluntary association premised upon following a strict set of rules known as the ‘Vinaya Discipline’. Within this community, there is ‘equality’ between all members, with the leaders being those who have followed these rules for the longest times. This is because such people are thought to have more experience at adhering to the Vinaya Discipline (which includes celibacy and vegetarianism), and are therefore able to effectively advise all others through the difficult times they my face in their practice. As those with little experience have less to share, they are not considered leaders whilst more experienced practitioners live in the vicinity.

UK: WWI Royal Navy Ship Needs Re-Homing, Towing & Repairing! (14.7.2026)

14/07/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Obviously, the ship mentioned in this article (HMS Saxifrage) is NOT the “HMP President” my relative served aboard (as it arrived on the scene a little too late) – but it is curious that until yesterday – this ship was unknown to me despite all the research I have carried–out concerning this matter. HMS Saxifrage was a “Q-Ship” ( or “Queenstown-Ship”) as it was made in Ireland which was then still part of the British Empire. A “Q-Ship” was designed to look like an unarmed merchant vessel so as to attract the Imperial German U-Boats. However, these innocuous-looking ships were in fact heavily-armed and manned by specially trained Royal Navy crews – whose job it was to “sink” these enemy U-Boats using deception. It was not until 1921, that “HMS Saxifrage” became “HMS President”. I do feel a comradeship with this vessel, however, as it inherited the name of a ship my relative proudly served upon. I hope the funds and expertise can be found to save this ship as it is an important part of our nation’s heritage.

China: Revolutionary Campaign to Liberate Hainan Island [1950] – How did PLA Soldiers Overcome Difficulties with Clever Strategies? (14.7.2026)

14/07/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

The PLA soldiers either died fighting, were wounded and captured, or died of lack of resources, etc. Just six-months later – the CPC was reading to try again with an army of over 100,000 men. This time the plan worked, and Hainan was liberated (men were told to move off the beaches quickly into the hinterland and not gather as a target for the advanced US weapons the Nationalists possessed). The PLA suffered over 4,500 casualties (killed and wounded) whilst the Nationalists lost 33,000 (killed and wounded). The PLA possessed NO combat boats. Instead, every fishing boat was commandeered – even those with holes (which were quickly repaired). The idea was to move massive numbers across the sea before the US warplanes could destroy them with aerial bombing. The liberation of Hainan was a remarkable feat of arms hardly noticed in the West. It led to virtually all the islands controlled by the Nationalists being recovered – except for Taiwan and one or two irrelevant coastal places in Fujian and Zhejiang. A few months later the Chinese Peoples Volunteers would be in direct action against the US troops in Korea – inflicting tremendous defeats!

Medical workers provide free care for local residents in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region and those who live along the Qinghai-Xizang Railway. (Photo: China News Service)

China: Nearly 1,000 Doctors Arrive in Xizang to Deliver Free Medical Care for Local Residents! (14.7.2026)

14/07/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Specialists in more than 20 fields, including cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, and gynecology, opened temporary clinics for local residents and railway workers.

During the programme, doctors provided consultations, health screenings, medicines, and follow-up care, while some performed operations alongside local medical teams and demonstrated clinical techniques.

The initiative also focused on strengthening local healthcare so that it would continue after the visiting team’s departure on July 12. Participants trained medical workers, shared treatment expertise, and established contacts for continued professional support.

Dominican Republic: XXXI International Congress of Caribbean Archaeology to be Hosted! (13.7.2026)

13/07/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

As part of the academic agenda, there will also be book presentations, audiovisual screenings, specialized visits to museums, a scientific day at the León Centre in Santiago de los Caballeros (north of the country), and an academic event at the Academy of Sciences of the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo).

An excursion to the archaeological sites of the Cabo Samaná Natural Monument (northeast) will also be carried out with the purpose of “showing participants part of the Dominican archaeological and cultural heritage.”

The programme will feature the participation of researchers affiliated with “renowned” international academic institutions, including Harvard, Copenhagen, Yale, Cambridge, and Leiden universities, as well as the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and the National Centre for Scientific Research of France. In addition to universities and scientific centres from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, Colombia, and other countries in the region.

A ceremony marking the 100-day countdown to the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup is held at Suzhou Sports Center in Jiangsu Province on July 10, 2026. (Photo/China News Service)

China: International School Sport Federation “Football World Cup” Will Kick-Off in Suzhou this October! (13.7.2026)

13/07/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

According to organizers, registration remains open. So far, 48 teams from 30 countries and regions have completed registration, and the deadline is expected to be extended until September.

The event also unveiled its four official visual identity elements — the emblem, slogan, mascot and theme song — with designs that combine the dynamism of international football with Suzhou’s distinctive traditional Chinese aesthetics.

An official with the organizing committee said Suzhou is home to 396 national campus football characteristic schools, with more than 300,000 young people participating in school football programmes.

During the tournament, overseas teams will visit local schools for friendly matches and classroom exchanges. They will also tour Suzhou’s classical gardens and museums to promote cultural exchange among young people from different countries.

Moment of Impact - Yaita Akio Expertly Positions Face on Innocent Victim's Hand!

China: “Political Cockroach” [Yaita Akio] Strikes Innocent Man’s Hand with Face! (13.7.2026)

13/07/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Thousands of such children were taken in and raised by Chinese families despite the devastation of war. Yaita’s father was adopted by a Chinese family, and Yaita himself grew up in China, speaking fluent Chinese and immersed in the culture.

That background could have made him a bridge. Instead, he turned it into a weapon. Yaita became a journalist for a right-wing Japanese media outlet, using his “China insider” image to build a career on anti-China rhetoric. He has denied the Nanjing Massacre, called for Taiwan to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to assist U.S. and Japanese forces, and publicly aligned himself with Taiwanese independence activists, co-founding an “Indo-Pacific strategy thinktank.”

His actions have drawn sharp condemnation, including from other Japanese war orphans who say he has “brought shame on all of us” and betrayed the kindness that saved his family.

At the recent event in Taichung, a Hong Kong man struck him in what was described as an act of “righteous indignation.” While violence is never the answer, many online say the assault reflects the deep resentment Yaita has earned by turning against the very people who raised him.

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