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: Green Vote Triggers Bourgeois Establishment Rally Behind Zionists – As Expected! (6.10.2026)

06/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Despite this UN Declaration – the US and Israel have used their influence to prevent this Resolution being a) well-known, and b) put into policy practice. Instead, Israel has continued to illegally seize Palestinian territory and reduce the Palestinian civilian population through illegal warfare.. The UN has declared this Zionist-inspired pogrom as constituting an ongoing “Genocide”. Recently, a UK Judge declared the upholding of “anti-Zionist” attitudes to be a protected activity that does not constitute “anti-Semitism”. Many right-minded Jewish people routinely oppose Israel’s action and hold anti-Zionist opinions. The Israeli ideologues, however, have used their influence throughout the Western world to reduce and stop all Western opposition to Israel’s take-over of the land of the Palestinians – ethnically cleansing that population as the pogrom unfolds.

Aerial view of the Tonglushan Ancient Copper Mine Site [Photo/provided to chinaservicesinfo.com]

China: A 3,000-Year-Old Glimpse into Bronze Age Technological Prowess! (5.10.2026)

05/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

In the 21st century, China has once again emerged as a major industrial and technological power — home to the world’s most comprehensive industrial systems and making rapid advances in areas ranging from new-energy vehicles and artificial intelligence to robotics, quantum technology, space exploration and marine science.

The Tonglushan site was discovered by chance during mining operations in 1973, and archaeological excavations found that mining and smelting activity there dates back at least to the early years of the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.).

“It confirms that China’s Bronze Age civilization followed a complete and independent course of development,” Chen said. “Archaeological comparisons show that the copper used in the Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng, a famous set of bronze chime bells, as well as many other bronze artifacts, came from Tonglushan.”

South-West China: Village Super League Hosts a “World Cup” of its Own! (5.10.2026)

05/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Yang Bing, the evening’s commentator, said excitedly, “The 2026 Mini Cun Chao World Cup opened today. Rongjiang has truly turned a county-level village tournament into a global one.”

Since going viral from May to July 2023, the VSL has pursued the goal of “attracting people from all over the world to play together.” It plans to hold the Mini Cun Chao World Cup in 2026 and the Cun Chao World Cup in 2028. The 2026 international tournament is the so-called Mini Cun Chao World Cup.

Yang, a native of Kouzhai Village in Rongjiang County and a lifelong football fan, has commented on hundreds of VSL matches, including many international friendlies. He said that this international football cup is different. It is the first time the VSL has hosted an international cup, making his dream of a Mini Cun Chao World Cup a reality.

Chairman Kim Jong-un observed the test launch on-site together with his daughter, Ju-ae.

DPRK: The True Meaning of Modernity! (4.10.2026)

04/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Then he stressed that each foodstuff factory should realize the modernization of production lines on a higher level like this factory, adding that modernization based on foreign equipment, not on our own efforts and technology, cannot be termed modernization in its true sense.

He stated that modernization demanded by the Workers’ Party of Korea is the one based on our Juche-oriented forces and technology, not based on the strength and technology of other countries.

His meaningful teachings reflected the iron truth that to strictly rely on one’s own strength and technology is the key to developing the country’s economy and hastening the national prosperity. (End)

UK: Late-September – Time to go “Conkering”! (3.10.2026)

03/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Two people would face-off in a Conkering Competition – with one holding their stringed conquer “still” – whilst the opponent “swung” their stringed conquer at it with as much force as they could muster. The impact would either do nothing – damage and/or smash the conker. The swing could also miss. I seem to remember the one strike each – or agreed number of strikes – often three-swings each. Today, children still marvel at the dropping of horse-chestnuts – but do not really know what to do with them. Kai-Lin, my ten-year old daughter, has gathered-up about 20 conkers from the local park. It seems that local schools banned Conkering due to injuries being sustained by participants and those watching. Although not officially banned – this draconian approach amounted to much the same effect.

La Trobe archaeologists have described 18 new hominin fossils including a second Homo erectus skull fragment confirming the species’ first appearance was in southern Africa 2.0 million years ago – 200,000 years earlier than traditionally thought.

South Africa: Fossils Confirm Homo Erectus Present 2 Million-Years Ago [200,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought]! (3.11.2026)

03/10/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

“Homo erectus is the first species of hominin that researchers broadly agree fits within our own genus Homo and is likely directly ancestral to us. Drimolen preserves evidence for the first appearance of this species 2 million years ago, however the original fossil, DNH 134, belonged to a child aged between two and four, and there was uncertainty about what the adult version may have looked like,” lead researcher Dr Jesse Martin said.

“This paper publishes a new adult fossil attributed to Homo erectus, DNH 127, providing further confirmation that this species first appeared in southern Africa 2 million years ago.”

The researchers have also been able to confirm that P. robustus underwent micro-evolution, and evolved larger teeth and chewing muscles between 2 million and 1.8 million years ago.

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