Dalai Lama urges Christians not to convert to Buddhism

I have always liked and trusted the Dalai Lama (As opposed to his ne'er-do-well cousin Fernando) and this article I just discovered has given me new respect for him as a spitual leader and a person.

It was written two years ago but is just as relevant today!


Guest Post by Fran Race

The Dalai Lama has urged Christians not to convert to Buddhism.

The controversial words were spoken by the spiritual leader of Tibet and the leader of the Tibetan Government in Exile at a conference entitled "Ethics for a New Millennium" in Edinburgh, Scotland this weekend.

Instead, the Dalai Lama urged Western Christians and Muslims embrace the teachings of compassion and peace that can be found in their own religious traditions.

"All major religions carry the same messages. Messages of love, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment and self-discipline. I have Muslim friends, Christian friends. All have these same values."

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet, but has lived in exile for nearly 50 years since his homeland was invaded by China.

Despite the continued use of violence against his people by the Chinese he has inspired the hearts and minds of many across the world with his teachings of non-violence and compassion.

For his tireless work to promote human rights and peace he was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1989.

As part of his address he urged the USA and Britain to take a "firm stand" with China regarding democracy, freedom of speech and human rights.

These words come days after British Prime Minister Tony Blair engaged in discussions with Chinese President Hu Jintao, and at a time when US President George Bush was in Beijing.

(Proposals to increase trade with China has been met with fierce opposition by both human rights and free Tibet protestors.)

Your humble servant;
Allan W Janssen

Allan W Janssen is the author of The Plain Truth About God at www.God-101.com and the blog "Perspective" at http://God-101.blogspot.com

And here you thought YOUR commute was rough!

These pictures were all taken in L.A. in 2018 A.D. (That's about five years after the defeat of America by mainland China in a dispute over Taiwan when the Chinese marched into the States with a twenty million strong army and........ well we all know the story and it's old news anyway!) * You will notice problem of the Mexican illegals has solved itself.

^|^ This shot was taken in the Hollywood Hills

Valley Boy
Comming down from the hills has gotten a little harder since the floods.
<-- Whiltshire Blvd.



Taking back the empties.



Hu's Body Shop










The new commuter lanes seem to be working well, and as much as I hate to say this, the streets do seem to be a lot cleaner!

All Shook Up

Kim Jong-ill, glorious leader of North Korea has been embarrassed by foreign politicians.

It seems that at a party for visiting Chinese officials last week-end Glorious Leader lead a karaoke party where he sang a few of his favorite Elvis Presley songs.

The only problem was the Kin Jong-ill was used to a local crowd who would naturally applaud with great enthusiasm and tell him how wonderful he was.

Instead, these were Chinese officials who weren't that crazy about him to begin with and rather than the usual platitudes, he was greeted with a barrage of jeers and howls of laughter.

Apparently Kim baby was livid and next day North Korea's security agency ordered the shutdown of all karaoke bars, saying they are a threat to society, a South Korean newspaper reported Wednesday.

Refugees from the reclusive state say such outlets are largely located in the northern region that borders China and are frequented by merchants involved in cross-border business rather than ordinary citizens.

The North's Ministry of People's Security said in a directive that all karaoke bars, video-screening rooms and Internet cafes must shut immediately, the Dong-A Ilbo newspaper said.

Local officials could not be reached for comment. As a matter of fact unsubstantiated reports indicate that these people are no longer around at all.

Your "all the news" scribe;
Allan W Janssen

North Korea To Co-Host 2008 Olympics

In a surprise announcement that has stunned most of the Western World North Korea has announced that it will Co-Host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games along with China.

Chinese officials have not commented on this announcement but there seems to be some surprise and confusion in Beijing about this latest turn of events.

Kim Jong-ill getting ready to announce North Korea as co-Host of the 2008 Olympics
Ceremonies marking the announcement by Fearless Leader Kim Jong-ill on the participation of North Korea in the Olympics.
Official North Korean statue honouring Olympics.
Cultural event marking Glorious Leader Kim Jong-ill's acquisition of 2008 Olympics.
Lighting of Olympic Flame in preparation of Dearly Beloved Leader Kim Jong-ill's Olympics.
New National Monument to 2008 Olympics.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong-ill on a surprise inspection tour of Olympic facilities.
Olympic Committee in one of their discussions on the itinerary for the events.
North Korean athletes training for the combination Hurdles and Obstacle Course event.
To make the Marathon more interesting the North Korean version also incorporates an obstacle course.
One of the North Korean athletes training for what is obviously the Javelin throw!
In keeping with the tradition of having the Olympics remain relevant to today's society Grand Leader Kim Jong-ill has added a new event for this Olympics. Dwarf Tossing!!!










Your "Fearless reporter" scribe;
Allan W Janssen

Simon Says..... No!

The Communist Party in China is looking to ensure it retains control of it's Internet users to ensure politically correct behaviour.

This in spite of the fact that the Chinese are often more interested in salacious pictures, bloodthirsty games and political scandal than Marxist lessons.

According to Hu Yu of the official Xinhua news agency yesterday, the party had to "strengthen administration and development of the country's Internet culture"

"We have to maintain the initiative in opinion on the Internet and raise the level of guidance online," he said. "We must promote civilized running and use of the Internet and purify the Internet environment."

Everyone present said they agreed 100% and then nodded their heads in unison!

Your "on the spot" scribe;
Allan W Janssen