Understanding this opens the notion of ‘beauty’ into a much deeper and broader spectrum of manifestation (not limited to the ‘material’ plain), that requires a much more sophisticated means of perception in the observer.
A Tribute to Comrade Jack Jersawitz (1934-2012)
I have always been of the opinion that African-Americans are the most Revolutionary aspect of the US working class due to their history of the experience of enhanced oppression under capitalism:
On Why Ch’an Master Xu Yun (1840-1959) Rejected Japanese Zen
Interesting to read the attacks on Xu Yun’s age (purported to have been 120 years of age at his death) emanating from pro-Western Taiwan Chinese
Civil Disobedience: Resist Sutton Council’s Bin Privatisation
Public health will suffer because of the decision of Sutton Council to privatise the bins – and it is the responsibility of Sutton Council alone. Resist this tyranny by not co-operating or assisting in this unfolding catastrophe.
The Problem with Lloyd Pye (1946-2013)
Enjoy the work of Lloyd Pye by all means, but view them in the context within which they historically appear, and remember that Lloyd Pye never established a competent understanding of Darwin’s theory throughout his many lectures and writings. Therefore, what Lloyd Pye was really rejecting, was his own limited idea of what he thought Darwinian theory was.
Han Era Chinese Palace Found in Southern Russia (1st Century BCE – 1st Century CE)
It is believed that following his capture (and/or defection) to the Xiongnu in 99 BCE – the Han Dynasty general Li Ling (李陵) established an imperial-style palace in what is today Russia.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 