ToneToneFRIENDS CONTINUE WITH THEIR DISCUSSIONS. Say it to the Nibban Zay Stall Donors, Helpers, and Attendees Friend: What would you like to tell Azusa Nibban Zay attendees, stall keepers and helpers? 130 attendees limit Friend: Azusa Temple cannot become a cultural center or a heritage center like Bodh Gaya. Nor a theme park like Disneyland. […]
Friends’ discussion continues. Say it to the monk or trustees Friend: What do you want to say to the monk or trustees? Friend: Essence: Don’t mess with the temple’s current CUP (conditional use permit)! Be content with what we have achieved. Don’t let the monk turn Azusa Temple into a theme park. Don’t try to imitate Bodh […]
TONE TONE’S FRIENDS’ DISCUSSIONS ARE GETTING MORE AND MORE INTERESTING! No Substitutes Friend: BTW, do you notice that Azusa flyer is touting City of Azusa, etc’s commendations and a guests’ shed permit? Don’t these mean anything? Won’t community donors be impressed? Friend: Don’t fall for the hype! These are no substitutes for the real thing. They are […]
Tone Tone’s friends continue their discussions. Similar or Close? Friend: I gather that you all have seen magnificent Bodh Gaya’s pictures and videos. Well then, I have this question for you. Is Azusa kyaung any where close to the real Bodh Gaya, in size and splendor? Friend: Azusa Kyaung may be bigger than other Burmese Kyaungs in […]
TONE TONE AND FRIENDS’ DISCUSSIONS: Consult Vinaya Friend: My friends, we have several opinions. We have viewed various videos. Let’s consult the Vinaya rules. My question: Do Vinaya rules allow monks to name their temples Bodh Gaya’s? Friend: I don’t think so. Friend: Why? Friend: All Buddhas attained their enlightenment at certain SPECIAL AUSPICIOUS places. […]
Tone Tone and friends explore more videos: YouTube – BODHGAYA www.123himachal.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvIJuKhP874&NR=1&feature=fvwp November 10, 2007 — VIDEO SLIDES BODHGAYA 2004 BODH GAYA YouTube – Bodhgaya http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkXVqOa6njc&playnext_from=TL&videos=OO2qvcLyX00&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_stronger_r2-2r-7-HM YouTube – Sacred Bodhgaya: Place of Buddha’s Enlightenment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek5siCViVSo&feature=related June 07, 2007 — The most sacred place in the Buddhist world is Bodhgaya. A city of Temples and shrines […]
Tone Tone’s friends continue. They are discussing Bodh Gaya. Friend: Let’s go see what our pilgrims saw – with scholarly narrations in Burmese! Friend: Let’s go! YouTube – Bodh Gaya 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TNMxscmY8E&feature=related May 19, 2007 — Bodh Gaya (in Myanmar Language) YouTube – Bodh Gaya 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LzhIiWDCCA&feature=related YouTube – Bodh Gaya 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxQkhfUzgUM&feature=related YouTube – […]
Tone Tone’s friends discuss Bodh Gaya. Friend: We have explored several angles from what we understand. Let’s look at some actual videos and pictures. Friend: Good idea! YouTube – 7 Wonders of India: Mahabodhi Temple http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMzKg6fFC38&feature=fvw February 10, 2009 — Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bodhgaya in Gaya district of Bihar. Constructed of brick, the […]
Tone Tone’s friends continue their discussions. Friend: Take a look at these Azusa Nibban Zay flyers. Need donations for Azusa construction, again! Monk describes Temple as “Azusa – Bodh Gaya.” Bodh Gaya Friend: Wait a minute! Why tag “Bodh Gaya” to Azusa Kyaung? Friend: I dunno. Didn’t Mt Tant Kyi Sayadaw already name it “Thondara […]
Tone Tone’s friends continue their discussion. Friend: By the way, let me present this Azusa Flyer. Friend: What about it? Friend: Here is a picture of a Banyan Tree. Friend: Yes, I see it. Friend: Do you see the description in green below? Friend: Yes. It says, “Ssu Thaung Pyait.” or in English, “Azusa’s Wish […]
Tone Tone and friends have a discussion. Catholic Friend: I saw many postings on religious scandals. Many current Catholic Church scandals. Pedophiles priests sexually abuse kids. Friend: Worse, higher up’s covering up for bad priests for centuries. They pretend to play victims. Far from admitting guilt, high priests counter attack. They accuse the media of […]
Kobe’s 40 Leads Lakers In Rout Over Suns – cbs2.com http://cbs2.com/local/LAKERS.SUNS.GAME.2.1699753.html Even on a balky knee, Kobe Bryant had no problem giving the Los Angeles Lakers an early leg up in the Western Conference finals. Bryant scored 40 points, Lamar Odom added 19 points and 19 rebounds, and the Lakers opened the series with ruthless […]
The 2010 Miss USA Pageant Television show – The 2010 Miss USA Pageant TV Show – Yahoo! TV http://tv.yahoo.com/the-2010-miss-usa-pageant/show/46500/news/tv-news.en.ap.org/tv-news.en.ap.org-20100517-us_miss_usa Arab-American from Michigan crowned 2010 Miss USA By OSKAR GARCIA, Associated Press Writer A 24-year-old Arab American from Michigan beat out 50 other women to take the 2010 Miss USA title Sunday night, despite nearly stumbling […]