Russian redhead treks top secret Siberia

(Eli from Russia, Jan. 31, 2026) Inside Siberia's secret mountain range that Russia kept off maps: the Taiga. Two years earlier, Eli EXPOSED Russia: Did you know this about Russia?

• Buddhism in Russia and Siberia?

DNA of Iceman Otzi shocks scientists

Ötzi's old clothes

(Stone & Bone) Ötzi, "the Iceman," was a stranger in a strange land, murdered by others and left to freeze in the snow and become a mummy, not a typical European of the time as previously assumed. The Iceman is the natural mummy of a man who lived between 3350 and 3105 BC. Ötzi's remains were discovered on September 19, 1991, in the Ötztal Alps (hence the nickname "Ötzi," German œtsi) at the Austria–Italy border (Tyrol state). He is Europe's oldest known natural human mummy, offering an unprecedented view of Chalcolithic (Copper Age) Europeans -- or, at least, that's what scientists assumed until they tested his DNA and that of others from the area. [It seems "Europeans" are part space beings, hybrids, but Otzi seems to have preceded that infusion of alien DNA.] More

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Cro-Magnon is still a term used in science?

• Stone & Bone; Pat Macpherson, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Yogi walks barefoot in Himalayan snow

(AnomAlien.com) A different yogi meditates frosted in freezing temperatures in the Himalayas

Yogi casually walking in the snow like some kind of Wim Hof (Instagram)

Video shows yogi walking barefoot in Himalayan snow (TOI Trending Desk/etimes.in/5/26/25)

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He did what? I have to step up my practice!

(TOI) A viral video shows a yogi walking barefoot in the freezing, snow-covered Himalayan mountains — and what he says next leaves viewers stunned.

A video shows a yogi walking barefoot in the Himalayas. The yogi is wearing only a thin [linen] cloth. A person recording the video greets him. The yogi says he is coming from Hind Parvat.

He calmly answers questions about the cold and his lack of warm clothing. The video is gaining attention online. Viewers are impressed by his spiritual detachment [rather than the physical obsession we normally exhibit].

The video leaves viewers stunned as it shows a yogi walking barefoot in deep snow, reportedly in the Himalayas. It has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers stunned. What has caught everyone’s attention isn’t any stunt, but the yogi’s calm, peaceful walk through harsh, freezing conditions, wearing nothing but a thin white cloth.

In the video, the yogi, who appears to be in his early 30s, can be seen walking barefoot through thick snow. The person recording the video greets him respectfully, saying, “Jai Kedarnath Maharaj ji” (“Hail Kedarnath, Maharaj-ji” or “Hello, Kedarnath, great holy lord”), then warns him gently, “Aaraam se, aaraam se… kahan se aa rahe ho? (“Careful, careful…where are you coming from?”)

Without hesitation, the yogi replies, “Hind Parvat se aa raha hoon.” Surprised, the man asks again, “Hind Parvat se?” and the yogi calmly repeats, “Haan, Hind Parvat se.” As the two continue talking, the man points toward the snow-covered slopes and asks, “Upar jaa sakte hain? Saari baraf hi dikh rahi hai upar toh” (“Can we go up there? It’s all snow-covered”).

The yogi responds with a smile, “Haan, baraf hi baraf hai” (“Yes, it’s all snow”). The most surprising moment comes when the man, clearly shocked, asks, “Aap aise baraf par nange pair ho?” (“You’re walking barefoot on this snow?”)

The yogi calmly replies, “Nange pair main thodi hoon, yeh toh shareer hai. Yeh shareer nange pair hai, main nahi hoon” (“I am not barefoot – this body is. The body is barefoot, not me”).

The man then says, “Na aapki jacket hai…” (“You’re not even wearing a jacket...”), and the yogi replies, “Kuchh nahi pehna hai” (“I haven’t worn anything special”). Wearing only a thin dhoti, the yogi’s quiet strength and composed presence in the freezing Himalayan cold has drawn admiration and curiosity.

Many online viewers have described it as a powerful example of spiritual detachment and mind-over-body strength, the kind rarely seen in today’s fast-paced world.

While the video continues to gain attention across multiple social media platforms, it was originally shared by the yogi himself, who goes by the username @margdarshakji on Instagram.

The Times of India (TOI) could not independently verify the location, time, or authenticity of the video. Read more at: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

• Times of India, May 26, 2025; Dhr. Seven, Amber Larson (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

World's largest Buddhist university town

Explore world’s largest hidden monastic town to get a glimpse of Tibetan monastic life

Sichuan's Giant Leshan Buddha

Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista) May 23, 2025: Today, we visit somewhere truly incredible — a place that feels like it is from another world. Deep in the mountains of western Sichuan, China, is a vegetarian Tibetan Buddhist university called Larung Gar* in the world’s largest and nearly hidden monastic college town.

Few may have heard of it — as it’s not easy to get to — but once it is seen, viewers will understand why it’s so special.

Imagine a valley completely covered with thousands of tiny red cabins, all packed tightly together on the hillsides. These are the homes of Tibetan monks (lama) and nuns (ani) who come here from all over the Tibetan Plateau to study and practice Vajrayana Buddhism.

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  The ruins of Nalanda Buddhist University

  NALANDA was a renowned Buddhist university or "great monastery" (maha vihara) in ancient and medieval Magadha (modern Bihar), eastern India, widely considered among the greatest centers of learning in the ancient world and often referred to as "the world's first residential university" [9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14], like Timbuktu in Africa and much older than Oxford, but destroyed by Muslim marauders. It was located near the city of Rajagriha (Rajgir), roughly 90 kms (56 miles) southeast of Pataliputra (Patna), operating for almost a thousand years from 427 CE until around 1400 CE [15][16] and playing a vital role in promoting the patronage of arts, culture, and academics. More

This video is a look around Larung Gar, the heart of Seda (Sertar or Serthar) — the massive Buddhist academy that has been quietly growing since the 1980s.

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  From here, we will save the world by magic

  SERTAR (Tibetan གསེར་ཐར་རྫོང།, Chinese 色达县) is a county in the northwest of Sichuan province, China, bordering Qinghai province to the north. It is one of the 18 counties under the administration of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, covering 9,340 square kms (3,606 square miles). Sêrtar means "Golden Freedom" [Golden Horse?] in Tibetan. It lies in the southeast of the Tibetan Plateau in the historical region of Kham. The vast majority of the population is Tibetan, followed by Han Chinese. Sêrtar comprises 17 towns and 66 villages and is the home of:
• *LARUNG GAR - Larung Gar Buddhist Institute, the largest Tibetan Buddhist institute in the world, formally named the Serta Larung Five Sciences Buddhist Academy. The institute was founded by Lama Jigme Phuntsok in 1980, beginning with just a few monks. It now houses tens of thousands of monks and pilgrims from around the world [2], which constitute the vast majority of the Sêrtar population. Most monks spend 6 to 13 years completing their training. The institute, divided into two main segments and spread over just a few square kms, is located in a valley about 15 kms from the town of Sêrtar. A permit is occasionally required for non-Chinese nationals to enter the institute. Sêrtar is remotely located and requires more than half a day's driving if travelling from Chengdu via Maerkang. It is also possible to travel from Xining, the capital of Qinghai. Sêrtar is at an altitude of 4,100 meters (13,500 feet above sea level), so temperatures range between a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F) in summer and a minimum of −30 °C (−22 °F) in winter. More

It is a place of devotion, discipline, and deep spiritual life, hidden away from the outside world. Let’s go through the narrow paths between the red homes to see what daily life looks like here and try to get a sense of what it feels like to be in such a peaceful spiritual environment.

We’ll visit the main prayer halls, catch a glimpse of the study sessions, and have a chance to see some of the unique local traditions.

For those interested in Tibetan culture, Himalayan Vajrayana (Tantrayana, Mantrayana, Esoteric Bon-infused) Buddhism, or those who just love discovering places most travelers never get to see, this is it. This is going to be something very special. Let’s explore Seda.

Questions on requirements for a tour of Tibet, please never hesitate to contact Jamyang Tour:

• Email jamyangtour@gmail.com
• Wechat ID: Jamyang-1234
• Website: tibettravel.org
• Facebook: tibetvista
• Jamyang, Tibet Travel ( Tibet Vista ), May 23, 2025; Amber Larson, CC Liu, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

This is TIBET: Where Earth meets Sky, Pt. 1

Snow, rain pound burned out LA, OC

Powerful storm moves across burn areas, causes power outages

Storm timeline: When will the heavy rain, mountain snow hit SoCal?

(ABC7) March 11, 2025: Another storm in Southern California will soak the region, bringing mountain snow and heavy rain to the region, with strong winds and flooding, particularly in the burn scars of the Eaton and Sunset Fires in Altadena and Hollywood but not sparing sunny Orange County and the Airport Fire burn scar. The Palisades Fire may wash more debris into the sea, further polluting Santa Monica Bay. Snow at the beginning of spring and freezing temps as the city prepares for St. Patrick's Day? What climate change and chaos is afoot? Legend has it that when there is fire, there are earthquakes so Angelenos can "shake and bake," with mudslides following every hillside fire, wearing away at the city, capital of the world, as it falls into the Pacific. Mt. Baldy is covered in snow with foothills dusted, easily melting in the sunshine of clear days. Meteorologist Dallas Raines explains, and KTLA 5 provides in-depth coverage. Torrential rains, atmospheric river, El Nino and La Nina threatening, waterspouts, a tornado in Pico Rivera, thunder, graupel, hail, the weather devas are having a field day. Full story: abc7.com/post/los-angeles-wea...

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Gwyneth Paltrow in court: ski crash trial

Today; Inside Edition, 3/21/23; Ashley Wells, CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Gwyneth is naked 'n starving at 50, eating boiled bones to survive. Eating disorders by Goop.

Gwyneth Paltrow faces lawsuit over ski crash

(TODAY) March 21, 2023. Gwyneth Paltrow is expected to take the stand in a Utah courthouse, defending herself against accusations of severely injuring a doctor in a 2016 ski accident. NBC’s Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY. #skiing #celebrity #lawsuit

Gwyneth Paltrow appears in court over ski crash

(Inside Edition) March 21, 2023. Hollywood actor and infamous "conscious uncoupling" divorcee from the singer of Coldplay Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in court with security by her side for a ski collision [she caused] at a resort.

She is facing Dr. Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired optometrist, who claims she plowed into him on a ski slope, leaving him with four broken ribs and permanent brain damage (PBI).

[He was suing for $3.1 million but was forced by the judge to lower that amount to $300,000 as the limit in this case.] The collision happened in February 2016 on a beginner's ski trail at a ritzy resort in Park City, Utah.

During opening statements, Ms. Paltrow's lawyer says Dr. Sanderson was the one who crashed into her. [Gwynnie is countersuing Dr. Sanderson for $1, yes, one US dollar, oh, plus all legal fees.]

The sky is falling: snow in Los Angeles

• Massive winter storm that brought rare snow to parts of sunny California now moving east to torment the rest of the country
• Discovered! 1,200-year-old mansion in the desert with secret vaults
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(Forbes) What is this strange substance falling from the cold desert sky?

It's not a desert! Well, do Mediterranean climates freeze over like this?

• VIDEO: Ancient bones discovered (msn.com)

Ancient bones were discovered recently in the Americas and Europe. Henry Sadler, an American middle school science teacher, found the humerus bone of a massive Columbian mammoth while diving in a river in Florida. In 2021, Italian archeologists found the 100,000-year-old remains of nine Neanderthals in a cave near Rome. In 2020, workers in Mexico digging the foundations for a new airport made a startling discovery: several woolly mammoth bones. Inside Edition Digital’s Andrea Swindall has more.

Blizzard warning issued for Los Angeles

Dog Yoga classes are cancelled due to weather.

LOS ANGELES, California — A blizzard warning is being issued in Los Angeles for the first time in 30 years. The National Weather Service issued the warning for Friday and Saturday. Snowfall isn’t expected to accumulate in major cities, but areas on the outskirts could see light accumulation. [The high mountains may get 7 feet.] High winds could also blow the powdery snow and dust, which could limit visibility at higher elevations. This comes as over 55 million people across the country are under some type of winter weather alert, while many others are suffering a heatwave. Is someone manipulating the weather? Of course they are, but so long as we are not told that such technology publicly exists, this is all an "act of God" and insurance companies have to swallow the financial consequences, which they will not do without a fight: Blizzard warning issued in Los Angeles for first time in 30 years (KABC-AM)

Every day is EARTHDAY

(VOA) For nearly 60 years, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gary Snyder has combined an environmental awareness shaped by America's Far West with a Zen Buddhist perspective that celebrates and reveres the natural world.

With his laughing eyes, deeply furrowed skin and unruly white beard, Snyder looks every bit the wizened sage as he reads an excerpt from his translation of a poem by Han-Shan. This Chinese poet, whom Snyder affectionately calls a "mountain madman," lived more than 1,100 years ago in a cave, deep in the wilderness.

The path to Han-shan's place is laughable,

A path, but no sign of cart of horse,

Converging gorges -- hard to trace their twists

Jumbled cliffs -- unbelievably rugged.

A thousand grasses bend with dew,

a hill of pines hums in the wind.

And now I've lost the shortcut home

Body asking shadow, how do you keep up?

(CLICK to listen to Snyder read an excerpt from Han-Shan's "Cold Mountain")

Off the Beaten Path

Like Han-Shan, Snyder says he has gained personal and spiritual insights from his experiences in nature. He is intimately familiar with the wild landscapes of Japan, where he lived and studied Zen Buddhism as a young man. And he knows the winding trails of California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, his home for many years. "A trail is really a handy thing," says Snyder. More>>