Prayer for Yushu

May 22, 2010

Two weeks after the earthquake brought great suffering to the folks of Yushu, the coconut tree in my garden burst forth flowers in all its glory.
Being  in a rather pensive mood then, I took this photograph and made a silent prayer that just as this tree springs new life, may the Yushu people too rise [...]

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Dalai Lama Path to Bliss

May 22, 2010

He carries many epithets. To most Tibetans, he is the Lord of Compassion. Also known as Kundun, the omniscient one. He is Buddha. I first caught sight of him in person in 2003, in India. He was within touching distance. Escorting him then under parasols were The Sakya Holiness and The Drikung Chetsang Holiness. It [...]

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Barber Ghost Stories

May 17, 2010

After a night of rain, the air is so clear and the skies so blue. Something missed for a long time. So off to the barber I went and we exchanged stories. This time, it was ghost stories and encounters with the unknown.
Story no 1
This mother’s day, my barber went with her sister to a [...]

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Commonwealth Essay Competition Winner Amanda Chong

May 10, 2010

I received this and enjoyed the read so I thought of sharing it here. But as you read, please do not forget the people of Yushu. Every small contribution go some way. Visit http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=114671665218930 to find out more.
Here goes my share for today:
In the annual Commonwealth Essay Competition, Amanda Chong of Raffles Girls’ School [...]

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Giants among Equals

May 7, 2010

It is an honour to know you, friends who have responded so swiftly and with such generosity and compassion to those in need in the aftermath of the Yushu Earthquake.
The earth of Yushu quaked on 14/4/10 and left thousands dead and many more homeless and traumatised. The relief you provided through the funds you compiled [...]

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Fly Around the World in a Staggerwing

May 5, 2010

“We all know she has no soul—she is an inanimate object made of steel, plywood and spruce. But in the dark, silent, hangar, surrounded by tricycle landing gears and sleek aluminum, the Staggerwing sits in profound majestic grace.”
That’s how the story begins..sort of. The story of Captain Biff.
Why this interested me is very simple. Every [...]

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Rutilated Quartz Whacky Me

May 3, 2010

Feeling a little low down lately? Feel your spiritual progress is a little stifled and going nowhere? Feeling like kicking yourself, perhaps?
Clear Quartz has always been among my favorite and just the other day I saw a brilliant piece of red rutilate ready to wear as a pendant. Just the sight of those striations makes [...]

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Pyrite this Fool’s Gold

May 3, 2010

It was a long holiday break and it is funny how sometimes when the mind has nothing to work on, it starts to throw itself back into the past.
With this throwback, old things starts to surface. It is like we reach back behind us and see how we could re-work things. Just like taking out [...]

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Yushu Earthquake Relief

April 27, 2010

Yesterday,  we sent the second transmission of money for the Yushu Earthquake Relief to reach Minam Rinpoche who will manage the fund. It is a huge show of generosity from friends across the globe. I believe this money will help ease the difficulties of the people of Yushu and help them get back on their [...]

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Yushu Earthquake Stories

April 24, 2010

As the world moves on, there are many people who still care. Here are a two links :
www.rokpa-yushu-relief.org
http://yushuearthquakerelief.com/
And here is a first person account:
http://www.phayul.com/News/article.aspx?id=27154&t=1&c=10
On Monday we will be sending the second tranche of relief money over. Once again thanks to all friends who have contributed!
Have a good weekend and count our blessings. For me, it [...]

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