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tibetans in nepal join with lhasan protesters - american attacked

At least 44 Tibetan exiles shouting "Free Tibet" were detained in the Nepal capital yesterday after police broke up two protests outside a UN complex, using sticks and tear gas.

::link to article with many more photos, an email from the American who was attacked while protesting with the refugees, and more eye witness accounts from Lhasa

::via tricycle editors' blog

what's odd-looking? the police will decide

....and, if you are judged to be looking odd, and you take photographs in London - watch out!

Updated - ::link

....many people have taken a crack at redesigning the posters to point out the absurdity of them.

happy, happy

BigHappyBuddha's photos and quotations always make me smile

photos of burmese peace march

::here's a link to an excellent selection of photos

a gorgeous picture of simon and jack from our visit on saturday

::from Simon's blog

new buddhist - ceremony at amida newcastle for ivan

Yesterday evening we held a Taking Refuge ceremony for Ivan Presho, whereby he was confirmed as being a Buddhist. It was a lovely evening with our local sangha in very good heart. I was celebrant and Rachel Abel was Bellmaster.

you never know where lightning will strike

Here's a report and photograph of the NASA spacecraft observation of lightning strikes at Jupiter's poles

prasada signs her new books

Picture here

a wonderful day

Here are some pictures of the wedding of Tony, an Amida Order member, and Linda on August 4th, at which I was celebrant. We, fittingly, had brilliant sunshine after many days of torrential rain. The gardens looked at their green and glorious best, as did all the wedding party!

lovely 'amida arts in france' photographs

Susthama has put these up here