Tag: kindness

Shi Da Dao - Caodong Lineage - Fly-Whisk

China: Old Master Xu Yun [1840-1959] is Still Sat in Meditation! (17.10.2024)

I once saw a Westerner (a German) living in China. He could read, write and talk the Chinese language – and had been accepted as a Disciple by a Daoist Master (this is not easy to do – even if you happen to be ethnically “Chinese”). He was able to perform a secret Daoist gongfu Form -where he used the fly-whisk as a self-defence implement. There was no violence – just lots of spiralling movement. All I can do with my fly-whisk is lift it up and down occasionally. I suppose it all comes down to timing.

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Shenzhen Japanese Nations School - Guangdong

China: Kindness & Justice Stands Firm After Stabbing of Japanese Child! (21.9.2024)

China and Japan are in communication on the case, he added.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Shenzhen police said that a 44-year-old man surnamed Zhong had been taken into custody.

China upholds the rule of law and the Chinese government brooks no illegal or violent activities, Lin said, adding that relevant authorities will bring the criminal to justice in accordance with the law.

Lin emphasized that this was an isolated incident and similar cases could happen in any country, saying that he believes that it will not affect exchanges between China and Japan.

“China has always taken, and will continue to take, effective measures to ensure the safety of all foreign nationals in China.”

He said that China always welcomes people from all countries, including Japan, to visit, study, do business and live in China.

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Abbot's Kitched - Glastonbury - 2024

Glastonbury Abbey: Abbot’s Kitchen – St Joseph’s Well! (30.7.2024)

Today, an ad hoc “Wishing Well” has developed in one of the corners of the room. This was probably a drain or perhaps some type of cooker – but in modern times visitors have taken to dropping coins down through the covering grill – and making heartfelt requests in the form of prayers and good wishes. Our daughters asked for good health to be bestowed upon Nana (Diane Wyles), Granddad (Peter Wyles) and Charlotte (my younger sister)! The currency observed spans the globe – which demonstrates the universal appeal that Glastonbury holds. This is not necessarily “religious” (although religion is important for many) – but rathe “spiritual” in nature – the latter category being far more inclusive and all-embracing!

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Madam Hu Youping - Hero!

China: Japan Exhibits Rare Display of Respect for Hu Youping (胡友平) – Brave Chinese National! (28.6.2024)

The embassy flew the flag at half-mast and commended on Chinese social media platform Weibo that Hu’s courage and kindness represented the spirit of the broader Chinese population.

On June 24, around 4 p.m., a knife attack occurred at a bus station in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, resulting in injuries to three people.

The suspect was swiftly apprehended. Hu was severely injured while preventing the suspect from attacking the Japanese mother and son on the spot and unfortunately passed away on Wednesday.

Of the two Japanese individuals, one is being treated in the hospital without life-threatening danger while the other has been discharged.

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Buckfast Abbey - Rule of St Benedict!

Buckfast Abbey: The Magnificent Waterwheel! (4.4.2024)

The time of the day and season of the year was defined by the cycles associated with monastic life – with monastic life guided by the various Rules which guided the daily activities of the monks and nuns. Lay-people – or “Oblates” – also followed these rules – which permitted Roman Catholic spirituality to permeate English society. After its abolition – the Church of England was formed – which would eventually represent the capitalistic ideas of the new post-Catholic elites. As a consequence, it was only during the early 20th century that Buckfast Abbey was permitted to be re-built and for a population of monks to once again inhabit its interior.

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China is a Big Place!

China: Woman Spends 5 Years Making Clothes for Impoverished Children! (4.4.2024)

Chen’s act of kindness has not gone unnoticed in her community. Inspired by her selflessness, neighbours and friends have donated various types of yarn, including wool, mohair, and cotton. Chen made sure to utilize every bit of yarn, creating full sweaters, patchwork designs, as well as scarves and gloves from leftover scraps.

“We all support her,” said Chen’s daughter Xu Tingna, who helps coordinate with charity organizations and deliver the finished products.

At first, Chen’s husband worried that she might tire herself out, but Chen’s passion and decision for knitting won support from her family.

Netizens also praised Chen, with one of them saying, “Those kind deeds bring love and warmth. You are the most beautiful grandma.”

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