ToneToneJune 13, 20108min1590
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 […]


ToneToneJune 13, 20108min1060
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 […]


ToneToneJune 13, 20105min1770
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 […]


ToneToneJune 12, 201010min1450
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. […]


ToneToneJune 12, 201012min1350
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 […]


ToneToneJune 12, 20108min1370
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 – […]


ToneToneJune 12, 20104min1280
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 […]


ToneToneJune 11, 20109min1430
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 […]


ToneToneJune 9, 201011min1340
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 […]


ToneToneMay 17, 201036min2533
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 […]