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DPRK: Russian Orthodox Church Flourishes Under Socialism! (27.12.2024)

27/12/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

He added: “I went to Pyongyang in November 2018 and worshipped there. The North Korean government is very friendly to the Russian Orthodox Church. Our diplomats go to the cathedral, and the staff of the Bulgarian and Romanian embassies go to the church to pray. We have no trouble in North Korea, not even in carrying out activities.” The metropolitan stressed that all religious people in North Korea have all rights and opportunities, and they are happy to receive visits from the Russian Orthodox Church. He also said: “They welcomed us very much, we worshipped there, and they recognized me as a bishop.”

Mount Everest: Oxygen, Spoons, Y-Fronts, Mallory & Irvine – My Xmas Address! (24.12.2024)

24/12/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

As the “Nationalists” had taken over China in 1911 – there is absolutely NO negative anti-China tropes at any point in the English narrative – either in the early 1920s – or from the contemporary author, which is incredible when you consider the “Nationalists” destroyed the five-thousand year-old Imperial System! The “Nationalists” evolved away from their original leftwing base (under Sun Yatsen) – and morphed into a pro-Japanese, and pro-capitalist entity – chopping-off the heads of thousands who disagreed. Tibet was part of China then as of now – but Mallory discusses only the Office of the Dalai Lama being the Authorities the British had to negotiate with (whilst in reality this Office continuously liaised with Beijing). When British explorers visited Buddhist monasteries without permission from Lhasa – the Dalai Lama (the 13th I believe) would summon the offending Abbot (Head Monk) to Lhasa to have his eyes plucked-out using the old trusty “Ceremonial Spoon” (first offense) in private. If he persisted in his criminal behaviour (defined as “promiscuous compassion”) – he would be “skinned alive” (second offence) in public – with his dead body NOT hacked-up and fed to the vultures.

Far-Right Hypocrisy and [2024] Boots Xmas Advert! (30.11.2024)

30/11/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

The typical (Christian) Monastic Rule states that on the day of the birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas Day), the monks, nuns and lay-observants (oblates), are solemn, humble, conscientious, profoundly aware, and committed to the structures of the Rule they follow. The interesting thing, however, is that the day of Christ’s birth is no more – and no less – significant than any other of the 364 days that exist throughout the year within the monastic cycle. Yes – various holy days (including Christmas Day) attract specific sermons and rituals – but these are inserted into the general daily framework of the Monastic Rule itself. Extra-food and extra-drink (outside of that already permitted by the Rule) is not allowed. A break from the daily round of monastic duty (outside the Rule) is not allowed. Finally, as the monastics and lay-observants own “nothing” (not even their robes) – there is never any giving of gifts (private property is not permitted under the Rule).

Hereford [1986]: Zen of the Wonky Table! (16.11.2024)

16/11/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

Eventually, “Phil G” left the college and moved down the road to become the “Rector” of St Barnabas Church (situated in College Road). He would invite myself and my friend (a Catholic Priest from Eire) for tea every Sunday afternoon for probably about six months (around 1986). He asked me about (Japanese) Zen Buddhism – and I lent him the book entitled “Zen Buddhism” by Christmas Humphreys [Unwin – 1984] (I have written on the many issues surrounding this man elsewhere). This book had casually come into my possession and became very popular amongst the Student Body at that time. As others wanted to borrow it – I bought up the subject of this book being returned whilst visiting the flat of “Phil G”. He initially said he did not know where it was and had a problem finding it.

China Anti-Cult Network: How the Eastern Lightning Stole a Drummer’s Life for Eight Years! (27.10.2024)

27/10/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

After coming to her senses, Guo Guo said, “I can no longer believe in a false cult that uses the (foreign) Christian ‘God’ to deceive and induce believers to abandon their homes and careers, and then abandons these supposed converts after sexually abusing them!” Recalling that she was used as a pawn by the “Almighty God” in South Korea and filmed poetry, dance and other videos, Guo Guo felt deeply guilty. She was afraid that too many people would watch these misleading videos and then fall into the “Almighty God” cult. She was willing to share her experience to sound the alarm for all brothers and sisters who have fallen into the “Almighty God” cult and are deeply trapped in it.

Ministry of Religious Affairs: Zionists Routinely Destroy Gazan Mosques, Churches & Cemeteries! (8.10.2024)

08/10/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

In a statement, the ministry revealed that three churches had also been destroyed and 19 of its 60 cemeteries had been targeted by Zionist bombardment.

It estimated that Zionist forces caused $350 million worth of damage to the ministry’s properties.

The ministry further accused Zionist forces of desecrating graves, exhuming bodies, and stealing and mutilating human remains.

It added that the Israeli army has killed 238 of its employees and detained 19 others during ground offensives in the territory.

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