The oddity of Tibetan Immolation: Nothing is changing, So Suicide ourselves until some thing changes. (And that's when you know it's a bluff). There have been several posts on the Western Media, prevailing the opinions on the Tibetan Self-immolation as is or isn't within the propriety of Buddhism (particularly Tibetan Buddhism). Let me say clearly, YES, Self-immolation … [Read more...] about Another forgotten Tibetan Sect in long feud with DL and TGIE
Chinese farmer finds way to add horse power, chipping away at pollution
Following is a report on Chinese farmer, Tang Zhengping, who comes up with a novel way to harness wind energy to give cars extra horse power. That in turn reduces fuel consumption. It's a great story in so many ways. For one, I wish more Chinese farmers are untied to their land so they have time and resource to pursue their dreams. China does not lack ideas, but rather … [Read more...] about Chinese farmer finds way to add horse power, chipping away at pollution
Congressman Dana Rohrabacher of California excoriates TGIE’s Lobsang Sangay
Given that the Dalai Lama and the TGIE are funded by the U.S. government, wouldn't it be interesting if their communications are somehow transparent such that we could see the nature of the relationship? Are their interests aligned? Who calls the shots? Patrick French in an Op-Ed in 2008, advising the Dalai Lama to instead negotiate in good faith with Chinese authorities and … [Read more...] about Congressman Dana Rohrabacher of California excoriates TGIE’s Lobsang Sangay
Savaged Again, Understanding the BBC’s Role
Copyright, Truthout.org. Reprinted with permission. Savaged Again, Understanding the BBC's Role Monday, 26 November 2012 09:20 By John Pilger, Truthout | Op-Ed In the Middle East, the Israeli state has successfully intimidated the BBC into presenting the theft of Palestinian land and the caging, torturing and killing of its people as an intractable "conflict" between … [Read more...] about Savaged Again, Understanding the BBC’s Role
Chinese Music Video
This music video has been circulating amongst PLA enthusiasts back home; pretty cute. http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDgwMjgyMjky.html … [Read more...] about Chinese Music Video