There are rumours today in the USA that the mother of Abraham Lincoln – Nancy Hanks – was of Malungeon descent, and that even the celebrity Elvis Presley may have also been related to these people.
Tag: English
Long May Our Crimson Flag Inspire…!
The great Paul Robeson sings the Soviet National Anthem!
Launceston Castle – Cornwall – 25/26.7.15
Castles of this type (motte and baily) were effective because they symbolised an evolutionary development in human military planning. Lightly armed warriors from agricultural societies could penetrate these structures on foot, and often suffered very high casualties attempting to do so. Furthermore, tribal groupings living on farm lands, had no equivalent fortified structures to hide behind.
Why I Remember Richard Hunn
‘Master Xu Yun, who has inspired, and continues to inspire many, entrusted Charles Luk to take the Ch’an Dharma into the West through the translation of Chinese texts. Master Xu Yun use to very carefully choose the people he entrusted with vital work, for all his compassion, he did not suffer fools (although he continuously forgave them), and used his wisdom to see into the future and understand the karmic effects of certain actions in the present. Master Xu Yun chose many different people for many varying tasks, but it was Charles Luk that he gave the very important task of translating Chinese texts into reliable English.’
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 