Magnoy's Samsara

Magma

ANI CHOYING DROLMA

Ani Choying teaching the OM MANI PADME HUM mantra

Explain Thangsgiving to the Lama

In the early 17th century, the members of a dangerous cult religion sailed across the ocean to establish a commune in America...
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Tibetan 2012, Prophecy, Annotated Translation

For the benefit of all sentient beings

Mau Maus - Blak Iz Black

Mau Maus are characters in Spike Lee's film, Bamboozled.
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You hear me? You've you you've OFFICIALLY BEEN WARNED

All your tricks are known

With chameleon and fox, there was loud repartee. As the lizard changed colors with reverie. "Your tricks are known" said the fox with a grin "As gamblers and cardsharps, I bet we'll win !"
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Buddhist Christmas

"Marley's miserliness has resulted in him becoming a Preta (ghost) after death. His attachment in life was to money, and in the Preta realm his attachment manifests as fetters to chains of money-boxes, keys, ledgers and heavy purses.

"In order to help purify his karma, Marley sets out to warn Scrooge that the same destiny awaits him. Marley is assisted in his task by two peaceful Buddhas (Christmas Past and Christmas Present - Buddhas can manifest in any form that is beneficial to sentient beings), and one wrathful Buddha ('Ghost of the Future!' I fear you more than any spectre I have seen').

"The Buddhas take Scrooge through a sort of mini-Bardo experience, where he reviews his life from the perspective of what he has done to others, or not done for others, rather than what he has done for himself. He awakens into a state of mind transformed by compassion and generosity."
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R.I.P. Samak

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Bangkok's Full Name

DarlingUSA

"Animal slaughter fest" begins despite protests in Nepal

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Golden light sutra

IN REMEMBERANCE: Samak Sundaravej - always marching to his own drum

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Chinese Pressure Forces Bangladesh to Bar Tibet Exhibition

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my weird condition

Teatime With Geisha

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Yim Kow Wai

YouTube Embedding and Copyright

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Schumer urges Adidas not to move jersey-making to Thailand

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Spa Pla - Fish massage: Banned in US but expanding in Vietnam

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Thaksin's new name : Takki Shinegra

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Jet Ski scammers back in their old ways

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Save Dangdut!

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Ween

Large (as opposed to Small)

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The Professor & Simon in Galactic Adventures Across the Universe and the 5th Dimension in Space

Agencies should promote circumcision to help prevent AIDS

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Job Posting: SFT Development Director

SFT is seeking a full-time Development Director to join our HQ team in New York. Click here for the full job posting or see below. Please help circulate this posting widely.

Tibet Will be Free.

Full-time Position Available:
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Apply immediately

Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) works in solidarity with the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and independence. We are a chapter-based network of young people and activists in more than 100 countries around the world. Through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action, we campaign for Tibetans’ fundamental right to political freedom. Our role is to empower and train youth as leaders in the worldwide movement for social justice. SFT’s global network is led and coordinated by SFT Headquarters (SFT HQ) located in New York City.

DESCRIPTION: SFT is seeking a Development Director to implement and further develop our annual and long-term fundraising plans. As a dynamic, youth-led, grassroots organization, SFT relies on a diverse range of income sources and creative grassroots fundraising strategies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Providing the overall strategic direction, coordination, and implementation of SFT’s fundraising program;
Managing a part-time Development Associate and all day-to-day procedures and office systems related to fundraising, including SFT’s database, the tracking of donations, and membership services;
Overseeing the implementation of all development plans and initiatives, including online and direct mail appeals, fundraising campaigns, major donor relations and cultivation, special event planning and organizing, grant writing, merchandise sales, and grassroots fundraising efforts;
Motivating and supporting the staff and Board of Directors in successfully raising funds and working together as an effective and coordinated team;
Assisting with the development of annual budgets and helping to prepare financial reports;
Other tasks as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree or equivalent;
Minimum three years work experience, ideally in a development and managerial role;
Experience creating and implementing successful development plans, strategies, and initiatives;
Experience with special event planning and cultivating relationships with major donors;
Exhibited commitment to Tibetan freedom and understanding of Students for a Free Tibet’s mission.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Comfortable working under pressure and managing a diverse array of tasks with shifting priorities;
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
Good computer skills, including database management and spreadsheets (website design is an asset);
Detail oriented with strong organization skills;
Ability to supervise people and work well in a team;
Outgoing, creative, positive, and motivated.

SFT International does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

STATUS: Full-time position. This position is based in SFT HQ’s office in New York City.
SALARY: Mid-$30’s; commensurate upon experience. Health and dental benefits included.
REPORTS TO: SFT International’s Executive Director

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY by emailing in a single submission: Cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) to tendor@studentsforafreetibet.org. Please use "SFT Development Director" as the subject of your email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Only complete applications will be considered.

For more information, please contact: tendor@studentsforafreetibet.org

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Tibet

Dear Mr. Samsara,

Thank you for taking the time to write me and express your concern about the ongoing tensions between the Chinese government and the people of Tibet. I too am troubled by reports of intimidation and violence. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Tibetan uprising. It is my hope that the government of the People's Republic of China would engage in substantive dialogue with the Dalai Lama's representatives to help achieve a lasting stability.

As a member of the 110th Congress, I joined with fellow Representatives in calling for China to change its policies in Tibet. The working relationship between the United States and China is becoming increasingly more important for both economic and security interests of the United States. I believe that through multi-faceted engagement with China, we help foster the Chinese government's embrace of international norms.

As a new member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific Affairs, I will remain engaged on this issue and monitor any human rights and other developments in Tibet.

Thank you again for writing to me about this issue. Please continue to contact me about legislation and other important issues.

Sincerely yours,

Kirsten Gillibrand
United States Senator

Girls Go Geek

Taliban attempt to erase Pakistan's Buddhist heritage

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Google Translates on the Fly

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Ποιος μπορώ να νοικιάσω ένα φθηνό δωμάτιο στην Κρήτη

First trip to Israel for Westerwelle as German FM

...his party has been involved in problematic entanglements with Israel. For instance, in 2002, a top FDP politician, Juergen Moellemann, distributed flyers attacking then-prime minister Ariel Sharon and Michel Friedman, who at the time was vice president of the Central Council of Jews.
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Eng Subs

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We were warned

The trailer trumpets that We Were Warned. Heed my warning and avoid this massive turkey.
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a script akin to having a drill put through your eardrum
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For those that way inclined it's truly demolition porn
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2012 Movie Reviews

Close Encounters of the Redneck Kind from Marc Bullard on Vimeo.

Le colleur d'affiches

Online for the next 7 days

Devil's Bible?

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The Circle of Life?

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58th International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg 2009

"For eleven days the International Jury of the 58th International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg had the opportunity to watch a series of exceptional films from diverse genres. It is evident that we have before us a new generation of auteurs and filmmakers Mannheim can be proud of. Even if the prophets of doom sense the decay of the art of cinema everywhere, cinema is very much alive, and the films at this festival will find an audience."
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a comment that can make you laugh or cry

Charles K Says:
You know, that first comment is the embodiment of why the internet both completely sucks and is also totally awesome.
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World's smallest mother Stacey Herald

World's second smallest mum

World's smallest mother Stacey Herald to give birth for the third time

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Tallest woman wants 3ft baby to outgrow her

Victoria's Secret

part1
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Great Movie Quote

More great movie quotes here

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Capitalism Tours

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Sahra Wagenknecht

Video mit mit Sahra Wagenknecht

Activists urge tough action against bear bile extraction

Tourists are largely unaware they are breaking local and international law when buying bear bile in Vietnam.
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Vietnamese urge Koreans not to travel for bear bile

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