Goenka 10-day Vipassana Meditation Course

(The imposing Main Meditation Hall of the Dhamma Malaya Vipassana Centre, Gambang, Kuantan, Malaysia)

Some time ago I wrote about my intention to attend a 10-day meditation retreat, but had to cancel the trip.  To read the post CLICK HERE.

I finally made the trip on December 5, 2012 to Dhamma Malaya Vipassana Centre at Gambang, near Kuantan, Malaysia. The centre conducts the 10-day Vipassana meditation course based on the Goenka tradition.  It was a most fruitful experience for me.  

To read my 2-part article on my experience during this retreat please CLICK HERE.

China’s New First Lady : Peng Liyuan

(China’s New First Lady : Peng Liyuan)

I wrote an article entitled "China’s New First Lady : Peng Liyuan" in another site.  If you wish to read about it, please click "China’s New First Lady : Peng Liyuan".

Here I like to present the Youtube videos featuring Peng Liyuan with her stage and singing appearances. The song in the last video is called “I have a love affair”.  This video only featured her singing the song, as it was not staged.  Incidentally it is also one of my favourite songs.  This is an evergreen romantic ballad.

Keep Malaysia Clean

The Magic Glass

What has become of the world?

You message others, and when they meet you in person, you text the others or just fix your eyes on the little idiot piece of glass! 

The big problem is that not everyone is doing this, otherwise there will be no war and crime!

Let's do our part, make it compulsory for every soldier in the frontline to carry this wonderful gadget and order them just to fix their eyes on the stupid little glass.  

And make it compulsory for all politicians to fix their eyes on this stupid glass 24/7!

Then there will be no war and economic woes for ever.  As a mark of respect, let us bow our heads and fix our eyes on this "awe-inspiring" piece of MAGIC GLASS!

And this is the last straw!!!

 

Tzu Chi : What unconditional compassion can achieved

Do you want to know what sincere love and unconditional compassion can achieve? This is not about one specific religion. It is about universal values. If you are a universal person who  believes in universal values of love and compassion, then

you should watch this video. Don't short-changed yourself.

After watching the video, if you wish to know more about Tzu Chi please read my article here:

http://goodguy.hubpages.com/hub/Tzu-Chi-Foundation-Master-Cheng-Yen

How you see yourself

Move over Gangnam Style, here comes Gelan Style

Hey youngsters!  Gangnam style no more.  Here comes Gelan style.  Gelan??  This is the Hanyu Pinyin (Chinese) name for Grace Chang.  Grace Chang??  Aiyoh!!  Below is the "copy & paste" from Wikipedia.

Grace Chang (born June 13, 1933), aka Gě Lán (葛蘭), is a Chinese actress and singer.

Born in Shanghai, Chang moved with her family to Hong Kong in 1948.

She was an actress from the Cathay (Motion Picture and General Investments Limited) with many successes from "It Blossoms Again" to "The Wild, Wild Rose" and "Mambo Girl".

Chang appeared in 33 films during her 11-year acting career. Her last actual appearance was in 1964 though she has provided vocals for soundtracks.

Now before you click off the video, the action begins @ 1:50 of the Youtube track.  Mind you Gelan is still alive in Hong Kong, perhaps waiting for Psy to do the mambo with her.