China: No Progress on Rights One Year Before Olympics
Filed Under Human Rights, China | Posted on August 14, 2007
Human Rights Abuses Shadow Countdown to 2008 Beijing Games
(Human Rights Watch, New York, August 2, 2007) – China’s dire human rights record and a renewed crackdown on media freedom may spoil the government’s hopes of a successful “coming out party” at the Beijing Olympics, which begin in a year, Human Rights Watch said today.
A […]
Made in China - Part 3
Filed Under China, Commentary | Posted on August 14, 2007
August 14, 2007: Mattel is voluntarily recalling 9 million of its toys because of hazards to children. The toys, all made in China, include Sarge brand cars, Barbie and Tanner, Polly Pocket dolls and Batman action figures. Earlier this month, Mattel’s Fisher-Price division recalled 1.5 million toys made in China. (http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/08/14/recall/index.html)
August 9, […]
TIBET ACTIVISTS PROTEST 2008 OLYMPICS AT GREAT WALL OF CHINA
Filed Under Tibet, Human Rights, China | Posted on August 7, 2007
ACTIVISTS DETAINED FOLLOWING DARING BANNER HANG
Hong Kong – Six Tibet independence activists from the UK, US, and Canada (1) were detained today after rappelling from the top of the Great Wall of China with a 450-square foot protest banner reading “One World, One Dream, Free Tibet 2008” in English and Chinese. The […]
China tells living Buddhas to obtain permission before they reincarnate
Filed Under China | Posted on August 6, 2007
Proving that absurdity knows no boundaries, the Communist Chinese regime has banned reincarnation by Buddhas and bodhisattvas without permission from the government. I suppose the Chinese will now begin rewriting the Tibetan Book of the Dead to include the new “bardo of governmental approval.”
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article2194682.ece
http://www.panasianbiz.com/2007/08/reincarnation_of_living_buddha.html
http://goldsea.com/Asiagate/708/03buddhas.html
Made in China Update
Filed Under China, Commentary | Posted on August 6, 2007
American consumers and retailers continue to remain oblivious to the rampant abuse of human rights perpetrated by the repressive Communist Chinese regime both within and outside of China’s borders. At least we’re beginning to see some concern expressed about the dangers of products imported to the U.S. by Chinese manufacturers.
CNN reports:
Toothpaste made in […]
“They kill our people like ants”
Filed Under Tibet, Human Rights, China | Posted on August 6, 2007
Today is Day 30 of the Indefinite Hunger Strike of 14 Tibetans protesting the repression of the Tibetan people by the Communist Chinese government. The Indefinite Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, is part of the Tibetan Youth Congress-led People’s Movement, pressing demands for accountability from China regarding the Tibet situation. Current updates, […]
Tibetan Youth Congress - The People’s Movement: A March forward
Filed Under Tibet, Human Rights | Posted on August 4, 2007
Press Statement from the Tibetan Youth Congress:
Introduction
The People’s Movement is an effort to bring about a renewed vigour and vitality in the Tibetan movement. History proves that a massive people’s participation in large numbers has made significant differences in the struggle for freedom and justice. The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) has formed […]
Shantideva’s Prayer
Filed Under Buddhadharma | Posted on August 2, 2007
May I be a protector to those without protection,
A leader for those who journey,
And a boat, a bridge, a passage
For those desiring the further shore.
May the pain of every living creature
Be completely cleared away.
May I be the doctor and the medicine
And may I be the nurse
For all sick beings in the world
Until everyone is […]
The Parable of Kisa Gotami and the Mustard Seed
Filed Under Buddhadharma | Posted on August 2, 2007
There was a rich man who found his gold suddenly transformed into ashes; and he took to his bed and refused all food. A friend, hearing of his sickness, visited the rich man and learned the cause of his grief. And the friend said: “Thou didst not make good use of thy wealth. When […]
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