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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Yushu..As the Flames Burn

April 22, 2010

As the flames burn As the carrions devour your flesh As the flames flicker and die As the birds peck at your remains As the smoke of your cremation fire disperse So too may the rumbles of the earth desist So too has the world quickly  forgotten .. But for loved ones left behind Homes [...]

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Yushu Earthquake Collapsed Homes Broken Hearts

April 20, 2010

We consciously did not want to contact Minam Rinpoche the days after the earthquake as we did not want to impose and disturb him in his work. Finally yesterday we called and we had this first person account from him. Brief as it is, it gives a glimpse of the situation there and the hope [...]

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Yushu Earthquake Day 3

April 17, 2010

The first mail that greeted me this morning was one from a friend who pledged dollars for the people of Yushu. He was traveling in Canada. Yesterday we received texts from people who have banked in money. A moment ago as I write this, a call came in to contribute. Unconditional generosity! Yushu loves you! [...]

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Yushu Earthquake

April 16, 2010

It has been more than 48 hours now. The critical window is 72 hours. May the casualty toll will stop. May the woman and child in the picture above be safe and well. Meanwhile, many friends around the world have and continue to contribute and rally funds some in USD, Euros and Pounds. If anyone [...]

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