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'Simple Buddhist monk' Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
AFP, Published on 07/07/2025
» MCLEOD GANJ (INDIA) - Calling himself a "simple Buddhist monk" who usually didn't celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on Sunday by praying for peace after China insisted it would have the final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.
The commodification of the Sak Yant Thai tattoo
Published on 04/07/2025
» Rooted in religious sanction, the “Sak Yant” form of traditional tattoo has been a pivotal part of Thai culture for generations. The tattoo is believed to act as a form of spiritual shield for different purposes depending on the design. A large majority of yants serve the purpose of protection against dangers and harm, while others range from gaining popularity, wealth, luck, and more.
How will the Dalai Lama's successor be chosen?
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2025
» DHARAMSHALA — The choice of a successor to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, is a matter of riveting interest not only for followers of his religion, but also China, India, and the United States, for strategic reasons.
Unlocking Large Language Models: A Guide for Leaders
Published on 18/11/2024
» Imagine a world where computers understand only human language but can also create and communicate nearly as effectively as humans. This is not just a daydream; it's happening now. Today, OPEN-TEC (Tech Knowledge Sharing Platform), powered by TCC TECHNOLOGY GROUP, has gathered knowledge from the recent event by the AMCHAM Digital Economy Committee, “A Fast-Paced Guide to Large Language Models for Business Leaders.” This event covered several hot topics, including technology behind LLMs, Use Cases, What Works & What Doesn’t Work, and the Future of Work, in various areas including Finance, HR, and Coding. The session was moderated by Waleeporn Sayasit, AMCHAM Digital Economy Committee Co-Chair & GM of TCC Technology. She started the LLMs conversation by stating that “Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, were trained on a massive amount of text data. This allows them to generate text & answer our questions in a way that we feel are almost human. LLMs are a type of GenAI, which revolutionises the way humans interact with technology and unlock a ton of exciting possibilities for the future.”
China's Tibetan Buddhists urged to obey reincarnation rules
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» Senior Buddhist figures in China have emphasised the importance of government approval in the recognition of reincarnated Tibetan religious leaders, at a meeting this week less than a year before the Dalai Lama is expected to announce his succession plan.
Grand Palace graffiti artist gets 8-month sentence
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/07/2024
» A man who spray-painted an anarchist symbol and the number 112 on the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha last year has been sentenced to eight months in jail.
Grand Palace graffiti artist gets 8-month sentence
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2024
» A man who spray-painted an anarchist symbol and the number 112 — a reference to the lese-majeste law — on the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha last year has been sentenced to eight months in jail without suspension for vandalism.
A forgotten heritage
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/08/2023
» To the layman, Paniat is unheard of. It is an ancient town that lies in the eastern province of Chanthaburi. It sits at the foot of Khao Sa Bap, a square settlement that was once guarded by walls but levelled out, buried and forgotten to make way for an orchard village. However, the site retains remnants of Khmer culture that highlight the dynamic interaction between Siam and its neighbours.
Mud-struck German heavy metal bash slashes attendance
AFP, Published on 02/08/2023
» WACKEN (GERMANY) - The world's biggest heavy metal music festival starting in northern Germany on Wednesday was forced to cap attendance after heavy rains turned its outdoor venue into a muddy quagmire.
Broad bows out with match-winning wicket as England draw Ashes
AFP, Published on 01/08/2023
» LONDON - Stuart Broad enjoyed a fairytale finish as England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all square at 2-2.