The barbarism of the imperial Japanese in China is well-known – but what is not so well known is Master Xu Yun’s use of meditation to fight them.
The Anti-Chinese Racism of Ricky Gervais (and David Brent)
I think the truth must be stated clearly – both the ‘real’ Ricky Gervais and ‘fictional’ David Brent are ‘anti-Chinese’, and as this racism is generally and unquestionably accepted throughout British society, it is viewed as something of a ‘politically correct’ joke to complain about it.
Parliament Street (Exeter) Narrowest Street in the World (20.8.2016)!
I first found this ‘street’ entirely by accident probably around ten (or more) years ago, and made a mental note to record its presence once
Master Xu Yun: A Cow takes Refuge in the Buddha
Master Xu Yun always pursued a strict vegetarian diet, and was and ardent supporter of animal welfare.
How the BBC Never Lost Sleep Over Tory-LibDem Austerity
A working class interpretation of a thoroughly bourgeois BBC fluff piece.
