Name : Cheung Kwok Keung
Nationality : Hong Kong
Date Of Birth : 28th November 1956
Height : 171cm
Profession : Actor
Nationality : Hong Kong
Date Of Birth : 28th November 1956
Height : 171cm
Profession : 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
Steven Seagal To Rebuild Buddhist Temple In Serbia
Steven Seagal Wants To Rebuild Europe's First Buddhist Temple
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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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Buddhist Personality : Roshan Mahanama
Name : Roshan Mahanama
Nationality : Sri Lanka
Date Of Birth : 31st May 1966
Profession : Cricket Referee ( former top cricket player )
Nationality : Sri Lanka
Date Of Birth : 31st May 1966
Profession : Cricket Referee ( former top cricket player )
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Buddhist Celebrity : Herbie Hancock
Name : Herbie Hancock
Nationality : USA
Date Of Birth :
Profession : Jazz Musician
Herbie has been a practising Buddhist for 36 years. Interestingly, he was introduced to Buddhism in a club. In 1972, in one of their stints, his band mate played a never heard before spiritual accostic bass music which captivated not only the audience but Herbie as well. He began to ask his band mate more on his spiritual music and was told that the music was inspired by Zen Buddhism. It was when he was introduced to the zen Buddhism chanting. From there onwards, Herbie started to learn more about Buddhism and over the years, Buddhism has not only inspired his music but also his life. He is a devout Buddhist today and chants every morning and night and each time before he starts his performance.
Nationality : USA
Date Of Birth :
Profession : Jazz Musician
Herbie has been a practising Buddhist for 36 years. Interestingly, he was introduced to Buddhism in a club. In 1972, in one of their stints, his band mate played a never heard before spiritual accostic bass music which captivated not only the audience but Herbie as well. He began to ask his band mate more on his spiritual music and was told that the music was inspired by Zen Buddhism. It was when he was introduced to the zen Buddhism chanting. From there onwards, Herbie started to learn more about Buddhism and over the years, Buddhism has not only inspired his music but also his life. He is a devout Buddhist today and chants every morning and night and each time before he starts his performance.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Buddhist Personality : Bryan Wong
Name : Wong Lok Kiang
Nationality : Singapore
Date Of Birth : 30th January 1971
Height : 180cm
Profession : Actor / TV Host
Nationality : Singapore
Date Of Birth : 30th January 1971
Height : 180cm
Profession : Actor / TV Host
Buddhist Personality : Abhisit Vejjajiva
Name : Abhisit Vejjajiva
Nationality : Thailand
Date Of Birth : 3rd August 1964
Profession : Prime Minister
Born in England, Abhisit was educated both in England and Thailand including at the prestigious Eton College. He is the leader of the Democrat Party in Thailand , a former opposition party to the ruling party. Last month, the coaltion of the ruling party was dissolved by the court and the prime minister was removed. Known for his good looks, young and highly educated, Abhisit was seen as a person who would bring fresh changes to Thai politics. On December 15, 2008 ( just a few hours ago ), Abhisit was proclaimed as the 27th Prime Minister of Thailand.
There are a number of videos made by Thais on Youtube which are dedicated to him. Here are some of them
A song with very appropriate lyrics
Nationality : Thailand
Date Of Birth : 3rd August 1964
Profession : Prime Minister
Born in England, Abhisit was educated both in England and Thailand including at the prestigious Eton College. He is the leader of the Democrat Party in Thailand , a former opposition party to the ruling party. Last month, the coaltion of the ruling party was dissolved by the court and the prime minister was removed. Known for his good looks, young and highly educated, Abhisit was seen as a person who would bring fresh changes to Thai politics. On December 15, 2008 ( just a few hours ago ), Abhisit was proclaimed as the 27th Prime Minister of Thailand.
There are a number of videos made by Thais on Youtube which are dedicated to him. Here are some of them
A song with very appropriate lyrics
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Buddhist Personality : Tui
Name : Kiatkamol Latha
Nationality : Thailand
Date Of Birth : 7th May 1983
Profession : Singer / Actor
He is the winner of the Thai Academy Fantasia Season 3. Like most Thai men, he became a monk for a month several years ago. He recently bought a house near Bangkok and he places many Buddha statues in it.
Nationality : Thailand
Date Of Birth : 7th May 1983
Profession : Singer / Actor
He is the winner of the Thai Academy Fantasia Season 3. Like most Thai men, he became a monk for a month several years ago. He recently bought a house near Bangkok and he places many Buddha statues in it.
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