Archive for May 3rd, 2012

ChenAP Blind Dissident Wants to Come to US, now wants to flee China with his family — on Hillary Clintons plane.

May 3, 2012
Talk about throwing someone under the Bus! This is sad !
ChenAP
Blind Dissident Wants to Come to USThe Chinese activist at the center of an international tug-of-war now wants to flee China with his family — ‘on Hillary Clinton’s plane.’ Yes, let him!!!!!!!!!

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You’ve Never Seen Hillary Quite Like This

Latest twist in the diplomatic standoff

May 4, 2012
Western Media/Politicians Makes Spectacle Out of Themselves Over Chen Guangcheng Debacle http://t.co/sNfJ4njy 1 hour ago
May 4, 2012
China says activist can ‘apply to study abroad’ (APPLY?? Hello..) http://t.co/tW0ChHVF 1 hour ago
Chen Guangcheng was ready ‘to spend many years’ in US embassy (Before He Was Betrayed)
Blind Chinese activist causes diplomatic crisis after asking Hillary Clinton to take him back to the US on
U.S. presses China over currency in economy talks (While Ignoring Betrayed Chen Guangcheng’s Pleas)
Washington and other trading partners complain yuan is undervalued, giving Chinese exporters an unfair advantage
Betrayed Chinese activist’s future remains uncertain (He is Toast, Thanks Hillary)
Friends and human rights groups said Thursday that Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng’s fears for his family’s safety are well founded.
Chen Guangcheng Ignored by Bilderberg Lackey Hillary Clinton
Chen Guangcheng, the blind Chinese dissident who briefly took refuge in the U.S. embassy, recently expressed his hope that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would rescue him. ‘My fervent hope is that it would be possible for me and my family to leave for the U.S. on Hillary Clinton’s plane,’ Chen t…
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China’s Diplomate Clinton: No Nation Can Deny Human Rights (Except in the Case of Chen Guangcheng)
Chinese activist fears for his life (We Turn Our Backs On A Cry For Freedom, AGAIN)
China demanded an apology from the U.S. on Wednesday after a human rights activist emerged from refuge inside the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
US-China deal on blind activist unravels (He Was Doomed The Moment Hillary Arrived)
A choreographed deal between the US and China over the fate of a blind Chinese human rights activist looked as though it was unravelling on Wednesday night, creating further tensions between the two countries as they prepared for crucial talks. Chen
Betrayed Blind Chinese Lawyer Appeals for Asylum (No One Is Listening, Thanks Hillary)
Human rights lawyer Chen Guangcheng has spoken of his wish to take his family out of China after cracks began to appear in a U.S. deal to guarantee his safety.
Blind Activist: I Want to Leave China
Says he only left U.S. embassy because wife threatened.
China scolds U.S. for harboring dissident Chen, demands apology (Chen is Doomed)
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The Chinese government issued a stern warning to the United States on Wednesday after blind dissident Chen Guangcheng ended his weeklong stay at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, saying
Chen Guangcheng coerced into leaving U.S. Embassy, reports say
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Blind human rights activist Chen Guangcheng left the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday of his own volition, U.S. and Chinese officials said, but reports
State Department: We did not relay threats to Chen (Thanks Hillary)
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The State Department insists that blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng left the U.S. Embassy of his own volition Wednesday and that Chen and U.S. officials in Beijing did not convey threats
Friend says Chinese activist pressured into deal
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A close friend of Chen Guangcheng says the blind legal activist agreed to stay in China only to protect his family after receiving threats that his wife would be beaten to death if he left the country.
China Demands Apology from U.S. (Blind Dissident Doomed, Thanks Hillary)
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American and Chinese officials simultaneously broke the news on Wednesday afternoon that the blind dissident lawyer Chen Guangcheng had left the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. Within minutes, the Chinese followed up with a demand that the U.S. apologize for harboring Mr. Chen
Doomed: China activist Chen Guangcheng leaves US embassy (Thanks Hillary)
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has left the US embassy in Beijing, a US official and Chinese state media say.
China dissident “to stay in China”, says U.S. (Betrayal?)
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BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has left the U.S. embassy in Beijing “of his own volition” after being there for six days, state
While Here in the USA
DEA apologizes for forgetting student in cell for 5 days (Stupid or Mean Spirited)
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The DEA has apologized for forgetting about a student who was picked up in a raid and jailed for five days without food, water, or access to toilet.
Calif. man forgotten in cell for 5 days by DEA says he drank urine to stay alive
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A San Diego college student who federal drug agents forgot and left in a holding cell for five days without food, water or access to a toilet said Tuesday that he drank his own urine to survive.

Buffalohair, Burmas Sitt Nyein Aye at Sitagu Buddhist Vihara, Artist Extraordinaire

May 3, 2012

Burma’s Sitt Nyein Aye at Sitagu Buddhist Vihara, Artist Extraordinaire

While visiting Sitagu Buddhist Vihara I had the opportunity to meet renowned Burmese artist Sitt Nyein Aye. He, in spite of insurmountable odds introduced modern art to Burma to the chagrin of the socialist regime. His ardor is expressed in every brush stroke on all of his works. The blinding incandescence within Sitt’s soul is also reflective of his duality for he loves Burma and her people in parity and intensity with his art. So I find myself in a quandary; is Sitt a revolutionary artist or is he an artist who is a revolutionary?

Born of humble origins in the early days of Burma’s independance at Nyaung Oo Township in the Mandalay district a few kilometers from the ancient Kingdom of Pagan, he eventually graduated with honors from Pantara Art School in Mandalay. Influences from magnificent architectures and sculpted masterpieces by artisans from Burma’s illustrious past nurtured his artistic prowess. The ancients were his first teachers and Sitt was destined to walk in their footsteps.

Walking in close parallel with art Sitt is also an advocate for democracy and positive change within Burma. His participation is legendary within many pro democracy circles. During the dark days after the student uprising of 1988 he moved to India where he continued to fight for Burma’s democracy founding one publication (Galon Ni) and writing for another (Pan Sakar), both of which he provided in-depth stories, art work and poetry. In the process he was also enriched by India’s art and architecture. These influences nurtured his already robust and unique talent to yet another plateau of excellence over the next 20 years while he lived in New Deli.

During his tenure in India he continued to gain popularity in many art circles for his unique and dynamic modern art style. His name became synonymous with the term ‘Modern Art’ and his paintings are highly prized by collectors around the world to this day. His works fetched a king’s ransom as his popularity grew in the art world. Though Sitt could have lived in the lap of luxury from the revenue he generated from his talents he chose to donate most of his profits to pro democracy organizations in Asia and the world.

From the Kachin, Karen to the Rakhine and other ethnic groups Sitt gave his all in an effort to ease their suffering and to let them know they are not forgotten. Organizations such as the ABSDF, ABSL, NLD and the monks from the Saffron Revolution were beneficiaries and the only regrets Sitt had was the fact he could not give more. Sitt dedicated his time and talent to his people and the cause for democracy making him one of Burma’s true heroes and champions of democracy. I was in awe of his accomplishments and the sacrifices he made for his people over the years and his paintings resonates the true passion that resides within Sitt’s very being.

After visiting with Sitt I reviewed some of his works and found a treasure trove. His ability to capture life with all the dynamics of the moment told stories of everyday living from ancient times to the tumultuous times of today. I was entranced by the finite details of ancient battles and the paintings came to life, animated and very alive. The scenes of joy and the scenes of sorrow also touched my spirit as his depictions penetrated my senses as I felt his passion in every stroke of his brush. It is not hard to see why he is a living legend within the art world but it is also not hard to see why he is a legend in the pro democracy movement in Burma.

Though his journey to America has taken him away from his art for a brief time as he went through the motions of immigrating he is back, artistically speaking. One day Sitt had the opportunity to meet with famed Burmese Temple Builder, Ancient  Architect Sayagyi U Win Maung. Now he is offering his artistic prowess to the *Sitagu Buddhist Vihara in Austin Texas. The Sitagu Buddhist Vihara is the site of an epic construction project where the east meets the west on many levels. The Shwezigon Pagoda in Burma is being duplicated at 1/3 scale along with the construction of a new meditation center and monks quarters. And there is a hand full of craftsmen skilled in ancient temple building, sculpting and engineering from Burma who are working there simply for the love of their Buddhist faith and the people this place will serve in the future. Sitt is in good company.

Now that Sitt is in America he has some very great plans that should scintillate the art world here in Texas and the USA. His dream is to open up an art school for both Burmese and non Burmese artisans who care to learn from this legendary and accomplished artist. There is no question as word leaks out about Sitt and his artistic prowess he will soon be in demand from the multitude of art communities that dot the landscape. I doubt Sitt will ever change his demeanor no matter how popular he becomes in America for he was always humble even in New Deli where he took the art world by storm. Forever faithful to his Buddhist religion he will continue to support his people and the cause of democracy in Burma. Fame will never change Sit Nyein Aye but maybe he will change the perception of what fame should really mean and what it can foster, for others.

* For more information on the Sitagu Buddhist Vihara:

Ashin Ariyadhamma

Sitagu Buddhist Vihara

9001 Honeycomb dr,

Austin,Texas,USA

78737

 

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