Me in Sri Lanka 13 12 1996.

UK: Email – “Mary” [1916] – Did Texans Hang an Elephant? (21.10.2026)

I am also suspicious of all the so called “eye-witnesses” – all saying different things – and yet no-one knowing the one single concrete fact that would shed light on this entire affair – where is the body buried? It is odd that when it comes to specifics – no one is sure about facts – or where anything is or was. Where is the crane that supposedly carried-out the hanging? Where is the chain used in the hanging? Where is the written death sentence? Where is the legal evidence? I sincerely hope this story is a myth. It is a hideous display of human callousness. In 1903, American degenerates killed the elephant “Topsy” via electrocution – an equally hideous spectacle “filmed” for posteriority. Indeed, Topsy, after a lifetime of abuse, was considered too difficult to control and degenerates in Coney Island wanted to “hang” the animal. Apparently, Topsy died quickly – and this was 13-years prior to the alleged “Mary” incident of 1916 – which seems very poorly recorded by comparison. As I abhor animal cruelity – I do not want to directly share any alleged photograph of poor “Mary”. Instead I include a photograph of me sat with an elephant in Sri Lanka in late 1996 – a very gentle creature that like to eat bananas and walk up and down the beach.

Yunnan People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries visited Laos from October 15–17 2026

Laos: Yunnan Friendship Delegation Visits Laos – Strengthens People-to-People Ties! (19.9.2026)

He proposed establishing practical cooperation mechanisms to encourage people, businesses and organisations in Laos and Yunnan Province to expand exchanges in education, public health, arts and culture, tourism and other fields.

He also emphasised closer interaction between communities along the Laos-China border, including mutual visits, consultations and joint activities, particularly on important occasions for the two countries. Such cooperation would help maintain a peaceful, friendly and cooperative border that supports development.

Yang thanked the Lao side for its warm welcome and outlined the association’s activities and objectives. She reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Central Lao-China Friendship Association and serving as a bridge for exchanges and collaboration across various sectors.

Lincoln's Inn - Law School

UK: Kai-Lin Feeds the Birds – Lincoln’s Inn Fields! (18.10.2026)

Whilst traversing to other locations – we discovered “Lincoln’s Inn Fields” – which is a “Park” to you and me. The animals are all very take – which means the local people must be very kind and generous to them. Not only that – but this must have been the case for decades – as squirrels come up to you and try to climb your trouser leg in the hope of acquiring food. I have never seen a “murder” of crows acts so tame before (yes – that is really their collective name) – and co-exist peacefully beside pigeons. Kail-Lin also spotted a mouse at one point. As Buddhist – we are vegetarians and treat all life with respect – particularly innocent animals. Our children exercise loving kindness, compassion, and wisdom toward every animal they meet. All this is moderated trough common-sense.

Dirty Revolution - UK Ska - Two-Tone 2008

UK: Dirty Revolution – I Love Reggae [2008] – A Skinhead Love-Story! (16.10.2026)

I am not sure if this type of music exists outside my homeland. Many skinheads – oddly – turned on the West Indian culture that gave them their music. Of course, not all skinheads are racist – but many are. The look, bovver boots, turned–up jeans, t-shirt, braces, and a shaved-head – has been used to intimidate non-racists, leftists, and migrants. I am a “skinhead” in a way – but that is because I am a Buddhist! My parents by-passed skinhead culture and diverted down the “hippie” route – and is the reason why I was born during the “Summer of Love” (1967). No all skinheads are racist – as this track attests to. Anyway, I think “Dirty Revolution” are from Wales and were active between 2007-2014. The lyrics are a thing of simplistic beauty!

The Hermit is Self-Sufficient!

UK: Emergency Self-Ordination in the Chinese Vinaya Discipline! (14.10.2026)

Of course, the laity has a more superficial relationship with the Vinaya Discipline – and the Buddha taught soldiers, prostitutes, butchers, and even murderers, amongst many others. The Buddhist rules are NOT punishments inflicted by a disembodied sky-spirit (theistic god entity) – but exists to guide the psychological and physical energy that comprises an individual. The Buddha was scientific in that he emphasised cause and effect. We are responsible for the way we experience the inner (psychological) or outer (material) world. If you are happy suffering the consequences of the manner in which you live – and you never complain to anyone else about it – then why bother inflicting this form of Buddhist self-discipline upon yourself? There is no point. There are all kinds of reasons why people pursue the lives they do – and this is nothing to do with others – as we possess our own unique karma. Finally, status-hunting in the West – pretending to be a bhikkhu or being a genuine bhikkhu for the wrong reasons – is an offence and will bring its own hellish karma. The Vinaya Discipline is a very powerful and life-affirming vehicle that permits an individual to meet each manifestation of life with tranquillity and wisdom (in-depth).

At the opening of the Tay-Thai Then heritage exhibition co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Vientiane on August 17, 2026, celebrating 64 years of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties.

Laos: Embassy of Vietnam Celebrates 81st Founding Anniversary! (14.10.2026)

On this occasion, H.E. Mr. Nguyen Minh Thiem, Ambassador Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of Vietnam, highlighted the legacy of the national liberation struggle in the past 81 years, in which in the past 81 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam with the immortal idea of “Nothing is superior to independence and freedom”, the entire Vietnamese people have united as one, together with the pure spirit of international solidarity to bring the Vietnamese revolution from victory to victory. Fulfilling the mission of national liberation and national unity, and is successfully carrying out the mission of reform, taking a firm step towards socialism.

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