Name : Kim Jeong Hoon
Nationality : South Korea
Date Of Birth : 20th January 1980
Profession : Singer / Actor
Nationality : South Korea
Date Of Birth : 20th January 1980
Profession : Singer / Actor
Little Monk Goes Viral
A little child dressed up as a monk in Fuzhou China has gone viral on Weibo
Robot Monk Unveiled In China
A buddhist temple, Dragon Spring Temple in Beijing, China has developed a robot monk named "XianEr" which was unveiled at the temple's National Day Gala celebration earlier this mont
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Buddhist Story - The Dog And The Pet Shop Owner
About A Dog And His Master, A Pet Shop Owner
Get Rid Of Bad Luck
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
Buddhist Personality : Patrick Duffy
Name : Patrick Duffy
Nationality : USA
Date Of Birth : 17th March 1949
Profession : Actor
A practising Buddhist for more than 3 decades, he is affiliated to Nichiren Buddhism, a Japanese Buddhist sect. He was introduced to the religion by a woman named Carlyn in 1972 and two years later they got married in a buddhist temple. In1986, Patrick was widely criticized for his lack of sadness and grief over the murder of both his parents but he countered that Buddhits believe everything is impermanent and that his parents had moved on to a better place.
Nationality : USA
Date Of Birth : 17th March 1949
Profession : Actor
A practising Buddhist for more than 3 decades, he is affiliated to Nichiren Buddhism, a Japanese Buddhist sect. He was introduced to the religion by a woman named Carlyn in 1972 and two years later they got married in a buddhist temple. In1986, Patrick was widely criticized for his lack of sadness and grief over the murder of both his parents but he countered that Buddhits believe everything is impermanent and that his parents had moved on to a better place.
Buddhist Personality : Orlando Bloom
Name : Orlando Bloom
Nationality : British
Date Of Birth : 13th January 1977
Profession : Actor
He is a practising Buddhist who often seen with a buddhist beads in his hands. In 2004, he took part in an hour long Buddhist ceremony to become a full member of the Soko Gakkai International, an association affiliated to Nichiren Buddhism. Bloom says Buddhism has helped him do find inner peace. He chants everyday.
Nationality : British
Date Of Birth : 13th January 1977
Profession : Actor
He is a practising Buddhist who often seen with a buddhist beads in his hands. In 2004, he took part in an hour long Buddhist ceremony to become a full member of the Soko Gakkai International, an association affiliated to Nichiren Buddhism. Bloom says Buddhism has helped him do find inner peace. He chants everyday.
Buddhist Personality : Phyllis Quek
Name : Phyllis Quek
Nationality : Malaysian
Date Of Birth : 23nd August 1972
Profession : Actress ( Singapore based )
Nationality : Malaysian
Date Of Birth : 23nd August 1972
Profession : Actress ( Singapore based )
Friday, October 31, 2008
Buddhist Personality : Meng Ting Wei
Name : Meng Ting Wei
Nationality : Taiwan
Date Of Birth : December 22, 1969
Profession : Singer
She is a devout Buddhist who has been a vegetarian for 8 years and in 2001 released a Buddhist theme album. In January last year, she delivered her son on the lunar new year whom was supposed to be born on the 8th day of the lunar new year. Meng told her husband who was an atheist that she hoped their child would be born on the 1st day of the lunar new year. He husband "challenged" that if her wish came through he would also become a buddhist but on the eve of the new year, she felt that she was going to give birth and was rushed to the hospital and on the new year, true to her wish, her son was born. She believes her son has Buddha's light because he was born on the 1st day of lunar new year , the birthday of Maitreya, one of Buddhist boddhisatvas.
Nationality : Taiwan
Date Of Birth : December 22, 1969
Profession : Singer
She is a devout Buddhist who has been a vegetarian for 8 years and in 2001 released a Buddhist theme album. In January last year, she delivered her son on the lunar new year whom was supposed to be born on the 8th day of the lunar new year. Meng told her husband who was an atheist that she hoped their child would be born on the 1st day of the lunar new year. He husband "challenged" that if her wish came through he would also become a buddhist but on the eve of the new year, she felt that she was going to give birth and was rushed to the hospital and on the new year, true to her wish, her son was born. She believes her son has Buddha's light because he was born on the 1st day of lunar new year , the birthday of Maitreya, one of Buddhist boddhisatvas.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Buddhist Personality : Max Mok
Name : Max Mok Siu Chung
Country : Hong Kong
Date Of Birth : 2nd December 1960
Profession : Actor
Mok Siu Chung was a popular actor back in the 80s and 90s. Back then he appeared in a few TV dramas but his focus was on movies. He was known for his big eyes and flawless skin which was said to be better than many actresses.
He is a devout follower of Tibetan Buddhism. He says that he is a low-key person. He will head straight to his home after shooting and seldom socialise with his friends outside his home. In the past he says he prays to the Buddha for the well-being of himself but after learning more about Buddhism, he has become more selfless. Now he no longer prays for himself alone but for the well being of his family and everyone around him.
In 2005, after almost a year of preparation, he ventured to the Qinghai plateau in Tibet to film a documentary of holy places of Buddhism there. Though he faced various problem while shooting the documentary, including falling sick due to altitude illness but he was happy and content to be there.
He made a documentary on the Qinghai plateau in Tibet.
Mok Siu Chung carries the giant Thanka together with Tibetans and monks
Meeting his master
Country : Hong Kong
Date Of Birth : 2nd December 1960
Profession : Actor
Mok Siu Chung was a popular actor back in the 80s and 90s. Back then he appeared in a few TV dramas but his focus was on movies. He was known for his big eyes and flawless skin which was said to be better than many actresses.
He is a devout follower of Tibetan Buddhism. He says that he is a low-key person. He will head straight to his home after shooting and seldom socialise with his friends outside his home. In the past he says he prays to the Buddha for the well-being of himself but after learning more about Buddhism, he has become more selfless. Now he no longer prays for himself alone but for the well being of his family and everyone around him.
In 2005, after almost a year of preparation, he ventured to the Qinghai plateau in Tibet to film a documentary of holy places of Buddhism there. Though he faced various problem while shooting the documentary, including falling sick due to altitude illness but he was happy and content to be there.
He made a documentary on the Qinghai plateau in Tibet.
Mok Siu Chung carries the giant Thanka together with Tibetans and monks
Meeting his master
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