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The Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the occupied West Bank, this week

UK: Bishops Support Labour and it Sanctions on Israel for its Criminal Activity! (10.9.2026)

10/09/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

He announced in the House of Commons an import ban on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied territories; a sanctions regime against providing services such as construction or financing for Israeli settlements; a ban on the advertising in the UK of illegal settlement properties; personal sanctions against key individuals accused of promoting settler violence; and a new ban for arms licences and other exports that “materially contribute to the occupation”.

The Israeli government responded angrily and imposed measures including the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem and banning a group of Labour MPs from visiting Israel.

The Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, described the move as “truly a dark day for British Jews”. In response, Mr Miliband said in an interview on Wednesday: “Well, I’m a proud British Jew, and I don’t agree with the Chief Rabbi.”

UK: Buddha & St Benedict Entwined – a Retrospect! (10.9.2026)

10/09/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Now, whilst in Hereford I befriended an Irishman (my family are part Irish) named “Brian Gray” – who was training to be a Catholic Priest. He was fascinated by Buddhism and liked to “spar” with me in gloved-boxing matches (I was a nasty bit of work in my late teens – as I discovered my natural physical strength). He introduced me to a “Father Thomas” the Abbot of the Catholic Hereford Cathedral. He wanted me to go to the Vatican to meet the Pope – and to join the Catholic faith – but of course, this was not my path. I am not attuned to entering these paths that discriminate against non-members for not being members. Also, at that point I was learning about how the Vatican supported fascism before, during, and after WWII. So you can see my predicament. Although I had friendly interactions on the personal level, there were certain political realities that had to be acknowledged and balanced. Anyway, the upshot of all this was that I was introduced to the study of the Rule of St Benedict followed by the monastics of the Catholic Church (and given the ring you can see here – although I am unaware of its significance).

Archives Report of the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, Alena Douhan.pdf

Cuba: 63rd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council – Geneva [9.9.2026] – Statement By Ambassador Rodolfo Benitez Verson! (10.9.2026)

10/09/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

The perverse and deliberate purpose of the United States is to cause extreme shortages and total asphyxiation to Cuban families. They are trying to invoice a humanitarian tragedy to destabilise the country and achieve their political objectives.

In what constitutes an unprecedented reinforcement of the blockade, since last January the United States has imposed a brutal energy siege against Cuba. They threaten reprisals against any country that supplies oil to the island. The shortage of fuels has had a devastating impact on almost all areas of society.

Due to a lack of electricity and supplies, the national health system is forced to postpone non-urgent surgeries to prioritize life-defining ones. More than 100,000 patients are waiting for surgery, of which 12,000 are children. Life expectancy for children with cancer fell from 85% to 65%. The infant mortality rate has grown from 4.4 per thousand births in 2018 to 9.9 in 2025. Of the 395 drugs that Cuba produces within its basic health system, 300 are in short supply due to difficulties in accessing raw materials.

Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) group visited the iconic landmark in Paris on Saturday

France: Investigation After Female Staff at Eiffel Tower Replaced By “Men” for Religious Visit! (9.9.2026)

09/09/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Yes – I have visited Paris with my Chinese family members, my mixed ethnicity children, and their family and friends – but this does not necessarily mean that an intolerant attitude should be encountered due to me engaging “difference”. I did expect more from France simply on account of its Socialist Revolution and its great thinkers. Once, when crossing a road in a French suburb – a car stopped and about four young skin-heads got out pointing at me and my Chinese partner – shouting in French. They only left when other French drivers stopped and started shouting at them. I have a number of such stories (French students once blocked my exit from a left-bank cafe – but they were ordered by the owner to move out the way). Following the 1789 Revolution – the Catholic Church was abolished and all religion uprooted. Napoleon did allow a limited form of religion providing the Church remained subordinate to the State. And here we are. The “Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)” has been accused of sexual abuse of children, false imprisonment, and trafficking,, etc. Whilst France “bans” Islamic dress – the French Establishment bends over backwards to accommodate a bizarre Hindu cult and its sexist attitudes.

UK: A Migrant is a “Displaced Worker”! (9.9.2026)

09/09/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Of course, the Royal Navy could deter Channel crossings by its presence and the RNLI does not need to risk the lives of its crews. Assisting criminals does not happen in any other area of society. Sanctions should be imposed on France if it continues to facilitate mass migration to the UK. These are just ideas on the ground – but all it would take is a change of policy at national level. The masked men you see in the video above are known as “Black Bloc” in the UK. I think this is Dover. Notice they are wearing black and there are no national flags. This is because these individuals are “anarchists” who have taken the side of the far-right in the migrant issue. They seek to intimate and attack migrants (and anyone who helps them) as they land.

UK: Enriched “Shen” – Sometimes Termed “Elixir” in Daoist Texts! (8.9.2026)

08/09/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

I did manage to write a biographical article about Zhao Ming Wang and get it published in the West – but I have always been battling the anti-China ideology permeating from the US – even from amongst some ethnic Chinese people living abroad. Then there are the “fake” Daoist lineages in the West that are inherently linked to the capitalist system – where they think their “income” equals “authenticity”. Those “who know” in and around the Chinese community simply laugh at this pseudo-Daoism. It is the same with Chinese martial arts (gongfu) – where affluent (fake) teachers link their income to being a genuine lineage. So be it. I have lived in and around the Chinese community for decades – and such a cultural setting has become my (personal) and academic speciality. Practicing the Dao requires full breathing, loosening the belt, and sitting quietly. This has to done properly and all the lessons need to be learned.

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