Category: Buddhism

Exploring the philosophy (and practice) of Early and Later Buddhism.

Ethiopian Bible

Old Testament (Torah): Origin of the Moabites & Ammonites – Yet Another Tale of Biblical Incest! (8.4.2024)

This practice of humility has survived down through the ages in the traditions of Christian monasticism which exist within Roman Catholicism and the various Orthodox lineages (all practicing celibacy and rejecting any form of sexual contact). Christianity as we know it today dates from around 350 CE and the fixing of the received Bible. This process built on the fixing of the Jewish Bible which occurred in 100 CE – both activities rejected many Testaments and Gospels for political and theological reasons. Fortunately, many of these texts were discovered in the immediate post-WWII period in the Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls (Palestine) finds – representing the Old Testament – and the Nag Hamidi Library (Egypt) – clarifying the New Testament. Not all of these texts had been missing – with some being known from other sources – and surreptitiously passed-on behind the scenes as it were.

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Buddha Light

Paignton: Meeting the “Waveman”! (31.3.2024)

Zionist War Criminals in Tel Aviv are no different to the warmongers in Washington or thr unelected BJP Junta currently running the UK! The Palestinians are suffering and dying due to the vicious ideology of a racially-based “Zionism” which has historically pursued the absurdity that one (White) group of theistic religionists are spiritually and physically superior to everyone else! If Israel was not serving the function of destabilising the Middle East for the US – the UN would be blanket-bombing Tel Aviv as I write! It is the socio-economic ideology of predatory capitalism that is causing all this suffering and which is the enemy of us all!

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Tibet Freed Itself!

Tibet: Xizang Commemorates 65th Anniversary of Democratic Reform that Ended Feudal Serfdom! (29.3.2024)

In Galai Village in Nyingchi City, local villagers put on their ethnic costumes and celebrated the anniversary with a grand, joyful dance. Known for its careful preservation of the local ecological system and robust rural eco-tourism, Galai received more than 110,000 tourists in 2023, with the total tourism income topping 3.41 million yuan (about 480,000 U.S. dollars), providing a significant boost to the local economy.

“Having a roof over our heads was once the dream of our forefathers who had been serfs. For our generation, worries about food, clothing and shelter are a thing of the past as the living conditions in Xizang have continuously improved,” said Tseyang, who hails from Galai. “We are just so lucky to live in this era.”

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Buddhist Heritage in Laos!

Laos Buddhist-Socialist Republic – Preservation of Theravada Culture! (21.3.2024)

Phra Sombath Somepanno, Abbot of Wat Longkhoun Srikhounnaram, expressed that Wat Longkhoun holds a significant place in the Buddhist heritage of Luang Prabang, and it fills the people of Laos from various regions with pride.

The temple has a deep historical connection with Laos, and the monastic community, along with the lay followers, is dedicated to developing Wat Longkhoun into a beautiful and culturally rich Buddhist heritage site.

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Acting Vice President of Vietnam

Laos: “Vice State President” now “Acting President” of Vietnam! (21.3.2024)

According to the news from the National Radio of Vietnam, after the 6th General Session, the 15th National Assembly, based on the Constitution of the Republic of Vietnam and the provisions of the relevant law, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly announced the notification on the exercise of the right to be the President of the country with the appointment of Mrs. Vo Thiang Xuan, the Vice President of the country as Acting President of the country – from March 21st 2024 until the National Assembly elects a new President.

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