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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.

King Arthur May Well Have Been a Historical Personage!

Glastonbury Abbey – King Arthur’s Grave! (29.7.2024)

29/07/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

The Celtic Church (from Egypt) was probably in Britain from the 2nd century CE onwards – with it being destroyed by the incoming Roman Catholic Church by the 11th century CE. Its monastic nature encouraged not only cloistered monks who lived in draughty stone cells – but also Hermits who lived in natural caves or various other meditation cells. Celtic Christianity did not persecute – but encouraged and accommodated the Pagan beliefs of indigenous people. There was a mutual respect between both groups of believers and this explains why leaders like King Arthur would strive to protect the Church – and the Church to honour him in death. This type of Asiatic respect does not require a slavish attachment to belief to be functional. Freedom of belief equates to respect for difference. There are many theories dating King Arthur from the 6th, 7th and 8th centuries, etc, which include many geographical areas associated with his life and death. We favour Tintagel in Cornwall – a place we have visited many times. King Arthur was a wise man, a compassionate man, and a great warrior!

St Albans: St Germain’s Block! (30.5.2024)

30/05/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

We walked to the Verulamium Museum through the “Verulamium Park” – from St Albans Abbey. This boundary wall was built using Roman materials – but not until the 11th century. It was part of St Germain’s Chapel – an element found within the grounds of St Albans Abbey. Today, around 30-feet of what is left of this wall forms an isolated structure situated in the middle of the park. This was part of the original Roman Fortifications (designed to keep the British Celts out) – which were abandoned during the early 5th century – with the ruins incorporated into the later buildings of St Albans Abbey. Indeed, there is little evidence of Christianity being present in Verulamium during Roman times.

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