Reflection: Buddhism and Human Rights

Sharing my article in The Malaysian Insider

Yesterday was International Human Rights Day, so let me share a reflection and express my support for human rights as a Buddhist.

The Buddhists have a practice known as the undertaking of Precepts. Specifically, there is a set of Five Precepts or Panca-sila. 

As a Buddhist, the undertaking of the precepts is the most basic practice that cuts across all major Buddhist traditions.  As a ritual, Buddhists often recite the Five Precepts on a daily basis to remind themselves of their duties to self and society.

- See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/sideviews/article/reflections-on-buddhist-practice-human-rights-k.v.-soon

CLUES Music Video

Music Video of Amrita's Album, "CLUES"

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Amrita Soon's Album: "CLUES"

My eldest daughter, Amrita, just launched her debut album entitled, "CLUES" yesterday Zest Cafe in Bangsar.

I would like to the the opportunity to thank every who came and everyone who have supported Amrita to achieve her dreams.

THANK YOU!

To order your copy, click on the link in any picture below.

Nepalese worker first woman in Malaysia jailed for terminating pregnancy

"Dr Choong said Nirmala's conviction was "unusual" and regretted that she was "treated like a common criminal" for terminating her pregnancy, something many women have done.

"She did what countless other women have done. Why was Nirmala targeted? She was really unlucky."

This has nothing to do with luck.

I think there seem to be an element of discrimination against foreign women, especially workers and labourers. It is just curious that why must the AG Office do this, despite the fact there are thousands of abortions done all the time. This is not right. I agree with LFL.

On the wider perspective this law is outdated and highly discriminatory. This law and its hard enforcement is not the solution for unwanted pregnancies. It hurts people, especially women. The scars of emotional and

We need to go deep into the roots of the problems, and tackle them - with COMPASSION.



The full article is found here:
Nepalese worker first woman in Malaysia jailed for terminating pregnancy