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.

Trusted Asian Soldiers Play Chess - Nazi German Army

WWII: Archival Photographs of Central Asian Soldiers in Nazi German Uniforms! (12.10.2026)

12/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

This article has caused a heated debate in China. Although the original title states these are “Chinese” soldiers fighting for Nazi Germany – many ethnic Chinese people point-out they do not look “Chinese” – but rather “Central Asian”, “Korean” (Korea was a colony of Imperial Japan and Koreans fought in the Imperial Japanese Army), “Tibetan” or even “Mongolian” (The People’s Army of Mongolia fought alongside the Soviet Red Army during the liberation of China in late 1945). Taiwan was also a colony of Imperial Japanese and some brain-washed “Taiwanese” (Chinese) also joined the Imperial Japanese Army Units. Both these fascist Japanese Units saw action in Mainland China – committing atrocities as they went.

To this day, Wang Hao continues to train diligently with the national team, making significant contributions to Chinese table tennis.

China: Three Young Females Placed in “Administrative Detention” for Insulting Chinese Table Tennis Coach – “Wang Hao” [王皓]! (12.10.2026)

12/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

‘Loving and respecting athletes – including supporting their reasonable needs – should be upheld at all times. Freedom, however, is always built on sound rules. Watching games has boundaries – fandom has boundaries. Passion must be kept in moderation. Use the positive energy of sports to cultivate a social mindset of self-respect, confidence, rationality, calmness, and kindness and friendship at all times. Let passion return to rationality – let sports return to purity.’

China: Liu Jiexiu’s “For Peace” Replica Sculpture Honouring Soviet Artist – Nikolai Klindukhov – Handed over in Russia! (12.10.2026)

12/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Over two years (1956-1958) – Nikolai Klindukhov trained 23 sculptors in China, including Zhao Shutong, Shen Wenqiang, Gao Xiulan, Yang Meiying, Fu Tianqiu, Su Hui, Ling Chunde, Shi Yi, Ma Gaihu, and Yu Jinyuan. Afterwards, the students traveled across the country to engage in teaching Soviet-style academic sculpture – spreading to many art schools across the country – becoming an important part of the formation of the sculpture education system throughout New China.

Germany: Magnus Hirschfeld & His Two “Boyfriends”! (12.10.2026)

12/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Magnus Hirschfeld (1868-1935) had two prominent life partners. The first was “Karl Giese” (1898–1938) – who was 30-years his junior. Giese had previously worked as an “Archivist” at the Institute for Sexual Science. In 1931, Hirschfeld met “Li Shiu Tong” (1907-1996) – a 23-year-old medical student – in Shanghai (Li was 49-years younger than Hirschfeld). Li became the partner of Hirschfeld – who referred to him as “Tao Li” (桃李) – meaning “Peach – Plum” (a synonym for “homosexuality” or an “effeminate” man). Hirschfeld, Giese, and Li Zhaotang lived together in Switzerland and France. Apparently, despite living as three-some – these two men sometimes conflicted with one another through jealousy (according to the available literature).

Magnus Hirschfeld & Chinese Boyfriend - Li Shiu Tong ( 李兆堂)

Germany: Magnus Hirschfeld & Chinese Boyfriend “Li Shiu Tong”! (12.10.2026)

12/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Whether or not the Hong Kong-born (British Subject) – Li Shiu Tong (李兆堂) [1907-1996] – was his lover is open to debate – but the weight of evidence does seem to suggest that he was (either Li’s Chinese family understood he was gay and approved of it – or they did not fully comprehend what was happening – and mistook his travelling abroad as being the product of his clever and successful scholarship). Hirschfeld was around 49-years his senior. I will attempt to look-up a reliable Chinese-language biography of Li and translate it for this blog. After the death of Hirschfeld – Li tended to drift toward the idea that LGBTQ identities are partly genetic and partly environmental. Li studied medicine in Shanghai – but never finished his degree – and even studied at Harvard, again without completely his degree. He was obviously very intelligent and managed to leave China and hold his own in the West. Li died in Canada aged 86 – with his younger brother dealing with his affairs. Reports suggest most of his Western property (much of it inherited from Hirschfeld – was thrown into a public skip. Indeed, a passerby is said to have rescued some of it – including the text-books, notes, and even the death-mask of Hirschfeld.

BMA (UK) – Deconstructing the World of Edward Conze! (11.10.2026)

11/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

This was aimed at the British youth – who knew nothing about how the “ki-ai” (energy shout) was used everyday in the prison camps as the guards and officers “practiced” their martial arts (armed and unarmed) in-front of the prisoners. This was a prelude to these same guards and officers “using” these arts on the prisoners themselves. Inmates were tied to posts so that guards could practice their “reverse-punches” (gyaku-zuki) on he exposed and unprotected torsos. Ribs and sternums were splintered whilst the (still conscious) men screamed with each punch – the guards changing sides regularly so that they exercise “both” arms equally. Next, once the bones had been suitably “softened” (removing the outer protection) the Japanese guards would alter their focus and start projecting power straight into the inner organs. Prisoners would be made to watch whilst standing to attention. Any expression of defience would be met with the POW concerned – being tied to the post.

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