Why is Russia so doggone BIG? (video)

Why is Russia so darn BIG?
(Johnny Harris) March 24, 2021: The story of moving east and just...not stopping.

Korea in Asia is beautiful and close by

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ABOUT: Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He is currently based in Washington, DC, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the world. His visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a B.A. in international relations from Brigham Young University and an M.A. in international peace and conflict resolution from American University. Press: NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/09/op... NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion... Vox Borders: • Inside Hong Kong’s cage homes Finding Founders: https://findingfounders.co/episodes/j... NPR Planet Money: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/10721...

Soviet Union, empire, Russia, Central Asia, Far East, Vlad Putin, Czar, communist regime, capitalism, European, country, size, largest, Canada, Moscow, Mongols, Turkey, Korea, China

Korean visits Hindu Radha Krishna Temple

I visited Radha Krishna Temple for the first time in Korea 🇰🇷

(Michelle the Korean CEO) Oct. 12, 2025: SOUTH KOREA. I'm a hot CEO in Korea. 🌼 For my next India trip, my dear RCBian Hindu friend ⁨‪@jayakar_kundapura‬ and I celebrated India’s Independence Day at a Hindu temple in Korea 🇮🇳🇰🇷. It was a peaceful and heart-warming experience. We also had lots of deep and fun conversations about Hinduism, Indian culture, and RCB ❤️ Thank you macha ☺️🙏 #rcb #rcbian #rcbfans #rcbforever #teamindia #india #hindu #krishna #radhakrishna #iskon #korea #korean #koreangirl #koreanceo #koreavlog #koreatravel #koreatrip

Russia is BIG and full of native Asians

There are Asian Russians, Russian Asians?

What it's like being Asian Russian in 2025 and why you've never heard about us 🤨

(Chimka Travels) Dec. 2, 2025: Most people think all Russians look Slavic…until they meet me or others like me. I’m an Asian Russian, specifically a Buryat-Mongolian. My video about Asian Russians blew up with over 10 million views. So in this episode, I’m finally explaining: 💬

(This is Guzel) What it's like being non-Slavic Asian Russian

• Who Asian Russians actually are 🌏
• Why you’ve never seen us in Western (or Russian) media 📍
• Where we live inside Russia 💬
• Why English language creates confusion (“Russian,” one word = two meanings) 🏔️
• The Indigenous peoples of Siberia and the Far East 🇲🇳
• My Buryat-Mongol identity
• And comments like, “We got Chinese Russians before GTA6.”

By the end of this video, viewers will understand a part of Russia almost nobody talks about.

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:37 Who are Asian Russians?
• 02:34 Russian federal subjects
• 03:23 Identity: Russian or Buryat?
• 03:45 Why people get confused
• 04:18 Why they’ve never heard of Asian Russians
• 04:37 Buryat-Mongolian or Buryat?
• 05:36 Erasure of the “-Mongolian” part during USSR phase
• 06:29 Why I don’t look Russian
• 06:50 Why I started talking about this
• 07:18 Taiwan’s “Russian Girl” stereotype — storytime
• 08:56 Future content and upcoming Mongolia vlogs
• 09:25 Ending and goodbye

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Why is Russia so darn BIG?
(Johnny Harris) March 24, 2021: The story of moving east and just...not stopping.

• (Eli from Russia) Former USSR (Soviet Union) Russia's hidden gem in Far East: the Kuril Islands

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Soviet Union, empire, Russia, Central Asia, Far East, Vlad Putin, Czar, communist regime, capitalism, European, country, size, largest, Alaska, Canada, Arctic Circle, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ukraine, Mongolia, Turkey, Korea, China

• Eli from Russia, Dec. 13, 2025; Johnny Harris, March 24, 2021; Guzel; Amber Larson, Dhr. Seven, Pat Macpherson (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

LA Chinatown Hungry Ghost Festival

Burning "hell money"!?!

A burnt offering to benefit the deceased

"Hell money" (Chinese 冥鈔, Pinyin míngchāo) is a modernized form of joss paper printed to resemble legal tender bank notes. The notes are not an official form of recognized currency or legal tender [except among greedy ghosts] as their sole intended purpose is to be offered as burnt offerings to the deceased as a solution to resolve their assumed monetary problems in the afterlife. This ritual has been practiced by modern Chinese and across East Asia since the late 19th century, and some Wicca-based pagan traditions in recent years have adopted this practice [1]. Early 20th century examples bore resemblance to minor commercial currency of the type issued by businesses across China until the mid-1940s [2]. The identification of this type of joss paper as "hell bank notes" or "hell money" is largely a Western construct, since these items are simply regarded as yet another form of joss paper (冥幣, 陰司紙, 紙錢, or 金紙) in East Asian cultures and have no special name or status. More: Hell money

FREE: The Los Angeles Hungry Ghost Festival: Sunday, Sept. 7, 4:00 pm

They're hungry. Will there be food?

This is the second annual festival. Through performance, ritual altars, and community celebration, we honor our departed ancestors and appease hungry ghosts. Building on last year’s success, this year’s festival features lion dance and Zodiac play by The East Wind Foundation for Youth, live music by Micah Huang and Annie Zhou, dance performances by The Sunset Light Dance Team, and martial arts demonstrations by Misako. Activities for youth include cultural crafts tables, face paint station, bouncy house, and a scavenger hunt. The festival is FREE and open to the public. More

• Sunday, Sept. 7th, 2025, 4:00-7:00 pm
• Alpine Recreation Center, Chinatown
• LA Chinatown Hungry Ghost Festival

The REAL Hungry Ghost Festival is on September 5 or 6, 2025. Here's why

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Are hungry ghosts evil demons? No, those are hellions. Ghosts are the departed.

The dearly departed are still here.

(The Blue Cats by Goody Feed) Many people often confuse the Hungry Ghost Festival with the start of the seventh month in the lunisolar calendar, but they’re not the same.

The seventh month, beginning on August 23, 2025, is known as Ghost Month. During this period, it is believed that the Gates of Hell and Heaven open, allowing restless spirits to enter the human world.

However, not all of these spirits are “hungry ghosts” (petas or pretas). The term usually refers to those who passed away tragically or without proper funerary rituals, while many others are thought to simply visit their loved ones.

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Addiction is entrance to Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Tradition holds that offerings are made to appease these spirits, but most people only make offerings on the first day of Ghost Month and then forget.

• The hungry ghost inside us | Dr. Gabor Mate | What really causes addiction
• Petavatthu: Ancient Hungry Ghost Stories
• Gods of Death across mythology and folklore

As the days pass, the neglected spirits are said to grow hungrier and angrier. By the 15th day, their hunger supposedly reaches its peak, which is why this day is considered the Hungry Ghost Festival.

This explains why offerings on the 15th day are so important. The Hungry Ghost Festival, then, is not the entire month but just that one crucial day.

For 2025, this falls on September 6, the 15th day of Ghost Month. Some groups, particularly Chinese Cantonese-speaking communities, choose to make offerings on the 14th instead.

Are WE in the Hungry Ghost Realm?

Due to karma, we are all reborn

Are ghosts real? Why fear ghosts? The Spirit World in Buddhism

This is partly because the number four sounds like “death” in Cantonese and Mandarin, making the 14th symbolically significant. Another explanation comes from old timekeeping systems where the hours from 11:00 pm to 1:00 am spanned two days, meaning some regarded the 14th as the proper day.

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How can I transfer merit to benefit the dead?

The possibility of merit transfer became widely known by the story Mulian Rescues His Mother

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There are many Buddhist hells.

Transferring a gift of merit (Sanskrit pariṇāmanā, Pali pattidāna or pattānumodanā) is a standard part of Theravada Buddhist spiritual discipline.

The Buddhist practitioner's merit, resulting from wholesome deeds, is transferred to deceased relatives (the grateful dead), to deities (devas), or to ALL sentient beings.

Such a "transfer" is done ritually and mentally, and it is believed that the recipient (the ghost, the deceased person) can often receive this merit, if that recipient rejoices in the meritorious acts of the person doing the transferring.

In Buddhism, merit transfer (sending beneficial karma) is seen as a much better alternative to mourning.

Pouring overflowing water in ceremony

Scholars have discussed how the doctrine of transfer of merit can be reconciled with the individual nature of karma in Buddhism.

[How can it work? Everyone's karma is one's own. The giver generates skillful karma by giving with the intention to give, which gives the recipient the chance to share in that good karma by rejoicing (pattanumo) over such kindness, compassion, and giving (dana).] More: Transfer of merit

• I met a real ghost at Hungry Ghost Festival Singapore
• The Hungry Ghost Festival, Malaysia (OlivetaroDay)
• Dr. Gabor Mate, MD | What really causes addiction?
• Explore 65 - Explore Singapore: How much do Singaporeans know? What are the observances (superstitions) around Ghost Month?
• The Realm of Hungry Ghosts with Dr. Tara Brach
• VIDEO: Is this the oldest known burial site that doesn’t belong to humans but to Homo naledi?
• Confucianism regards the social customs of China
• LA Chinatown Hungry Ghost Festival; The Blue Cats by Goody Feed, 9/26/25; Olive Taroday (photos); Dodo Explorers; ReligionForBreakfast; July T (Chinatown and Beyond) via Soul Rebel Radio KPFK Public Radio, 9/22/25 (7:00 pm); CC Liu, Crystal Q., Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Bodhidharma: Master of Zen (film)

Bodhidharma: The Master of Zen - A Gripping Buddhist Film | Unveiling the Secrets of Enlightenment

(Brandy Film Production) Master Chuen-Bo (known as Brandy Yuen) embarked on an extraordinary spiritual journey that began with his dedication to producing the evocative film Master of Zen.

In this ambitious project, he simultaneously took on the roles of screenwriter, director, and producer. This marked the start of his transformation towards embracing the Buddhist monastic life.

• 0:00 Movie opening
• 0:21 Introducing Bodhidharma
• 1:02 I am you
• 04:46 A great danger
• 07:18 Hell vs. Bliss
• 09:27 The Light of Wisdom
• 10:42 Vegetarianism
• 12:47 Who was I before I was born?
• 14:56 Who told you to become a monk?
• 16:17 Buddhist practice is in the heart
• 22:52 Eight ways to make you understand the Truth
• 25:05 Bodhidharma travels east to China
• 29:36 Indian monks preach without words?
• 34:12 Flow with destiny and stay at ease
• 36:36 Can one become a Buddha by sitting in meditation?
• 40:04 Bodhidharma: There is no Buddha in the world
• 41:47 How to recite the scriptures?
• 44:49 Cross the river with a single reed
• 46:46 Who can cut himself with a knife?
• 48:46 A practitioner must encounter obstacles
• 50:17 Buddhism is beyond words
• 52:09 Sitting for nine years
• 58:58 Why is there no Buddha in the world?
• 1:00:54 Still as a mountain
• 1:02:56 It's all just a thought
• 1:03:41 Revelation in dreams
• 1:09:23 We must seize the time and do more good deeds
• 1:10:20 The test of the master
• 1:11:51 Break the arm to seek Buddhism
• 1:17:14 Using divine power
• 1:23:51 Those who know do not speak, those who speak do not know
• 1:26:45 Carrying a shoe back to the West

During his research for the film, Master Chuen-Bo immersed himself in the study of Buddhist sutras, seeking wisdom within the hallowed walls of prestigious temples, and attentively absorbing the teachings of his revered master.

As he delved deeper into the profound study of Buddhism, his longing for the Dharma grew increasingly urgent.

Ultimately, he discovered the elusive Truth regarding life's existential questions and, in a decisive moment, chose to leave behind his flourishing film career and colorful life to walk the path of Buddhist monk.

Later on, responding to the heartfelt invitations from his devoted disciples, he journeyed back to Hong Kong from Taiwan to compassionately spread the enlightening teachings of Buddhism.

In October 2000, Master Chuen-Bo established the Buddhist Navigation Vihara in Hong Kong, wholeheartedly dedicating his life to spreading the Dharma for the betterment of all sentient beings.

Guided by the noble mission, "Seek the Buddha's path above, enlighten sentient beings below," the temple aspires to illuminate the way for countless souls. May the Navigation of this Dharma vessel steer us all towards the blissful realm of nirvana, guiding us on this transformative journey together.

• Official website: bnv.org.hk (Prajna Zen Temple)
• Brandy Film Production, Nov. 27, 2022; CC Liu, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Bodhidharma's Indian Kung Fu and Zen

The comradery at Shaolin Buddhist temple brings out solidarity and personal excellence.

Bodhidharma: The Mysterious Indian Prince Behind Kung-Fu and Zen

Springing tiger!! - Flying dragon!

(Odd Compass) Bodhidharma is a fascinating Indian historical figure in East Asia. His life is shrouded in mystery.

Much of it has to be pieced together from a fragmented mix of sources, some contemporary, some written many centuries after his death in 528 CE.

However, there is no denying that he played a significant part in creating what we now know as "kung fu" and that he propagated Zen Buddhism in the East. Let's dive into Bodhidharma's incredible legacy. Academic research conducted by Shafaque Rahman (shafaque10).

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• Odd Compass, Nov. 5, 2023; CC Liu, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Asians in Chinatown and Mexico (comedy)

CC Liu, Sheldon S. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly; Ronny Cheng (Daily Show); J. O. Yang, 10/21

It's easier to get into Mexico than Costco

(Laugh Society) Views: 10,556,205. Jimmy O. Yang took a college trip to Mexico before he had his full U.S. citizenship, and he got stopped at the border on the way back. Yang is hilarious in this "becoming an American" comedy sketch.

What is "patriotism"? Mark Twain explains.

As he says, "It's harder to get into Costco than it is to Mexico." He's learning how to be PATRIOTIC.

So as Jimmy O. Yang does. Go to Hooters and objectify the wait staff.

Jimmy O Yang, star of Silicon Valley, is back in a funny debut stand up special. He dishes the dirt on everything, from learning English through rap, dating tall women, and following his dreams much to his parent's displeasure. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some comedy.

Jimmy O. Yang “Crazy Rich Asians” and “How to American”

(The Daily Show) Aug. 20, 2018: Silicon Valley actor Jimmy O. Yang talks about the importance of “Crazy Rich Asians” (also starring The Daily Show's own Asian correspondent Ronny Cheng) going out for the movie’s lead role and adjusting to American culture after immigrating at age 13.

Buy/rent Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal (Laugh Society | Facebook) #LaughSociety #JimmyOYang #BecomingAnAmericanComedySketch Laugh Society YouTube channel

ABOUT: Laugh Society is a new entertainment media outlet dedicated to comedy and stand-up, a source of unique and fun content with exciting new formats, from cult sketches to new original shows that will please any comedy lover. Laugh Society brings laughs tailored to everybody and available on all platforms: Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.

Happy New Year of the Rabbit (video)

Kimmy Yam (NBC News); KREM 2 News, Jan. 20, 2023; CC Liu, Crystal Q., Wisdom Quarterly

Lunar New Year 2023: Rabbit | What to Know

(KREM 2 News) Jan. 20, 2023. Happy Lunar New Year! People from East and Southeast Asian cultures across the world [not just the Chinese] are ringing in a new year of prosperity, hope, and calm.

It's the Year of the [Black] Water Rabbit

It’s the Year of the Rabbit and we should all be focusing on rest, introspection, and working smarter not harder [to be like good little bunnies in a cubby hole].

The Lunar New Year, celebrated primarily by Chinese diasporas [ex-pat communities] and other East Asian cultures as well as the Vietnamese, will begin on Sunday, kicking off 15 days of festivities and customs.

While the preceding Year of the Tiger was seen as a powerful period of action and, at times, impulse, the rabbit sign is expected to usher in a softer period focused on self-reflection, Jonathan H. X. Lee, an Asian and Asian American studies professor at San Francisco State University, told NBC News.

“There is a lot of possibility for prosperity and flourishing, and for peace, really,” said Lee, whose research focuses on religions and folklore.

“The rabbit is a very strong symbol for peace.” Lee added that to make the most of the year, people should also behave in accordance with this tranquil energy.

“There needs to be a moment of introspection and thoughtfulness in being, in action, and for the intention of long-term success,” said Lee.

“You’re going to be much more conservative and reflective in your decision-making.” Additionally, the years are further classified as one of two sides of the yin yang symbol.

This year is considered yin and, compared to its light and more active counterpart, emphasizes the importance of rest, Lee said. The rabbit is a symbol of intellect and cautiousness.

As the lore goes, the rabbit was among the 12 animals [all real and one mythical] who raced to the Jade Emperor in a cosmic contest that ultimately determined the order of the Chinese zodiac signs.

Though it was a weak swimmer, the rabbit used its brain, opting to cross the river portion of the course on a raft. Like the animal, Lee said, it’s important to approach everything in a smart, deliberate way.

“If you look at the economy and real estate, last year was a year dictated by FOMO [fear of missing out]. ‘I have to go get mortgage rates for all-time low, I have to go buy something,’” Lee said.

Feng shui expert in the Philippines explains the Year of the Water Rabbit

“This year, it’s not going to be the same. You’re not just going to jump in and get any kind of loan and offer anything on a house....If you did just jump in because of FOMO, you’re going to have a whole slew of issues.”

The rabbit in the Chinese zodiac also speaks to the power of empathy. At one point in the race, the rabbit found itself stuck in the water.

The [mythical reptilian] dragon, who was flying overhead, opted to finish behind its woodland friend, blowing a heavy gust of wind to help send the rabbit across the finish line. The act speaks to the importance of both giving and receiving compassion, Lee said.

Other Chinese and Buddhist mythology confirm the rabbit’s role in fostering empathy, Lee explained.

In one Buddhist story, an old man and child were lost in the wilderness, hungry and cold. The Buddha, who took the form of a rabbit, started a fire and hopped into the flames, thus sacrificing itself to nourish the two, Lee said. More

Lunar New Year 2023: What's in store for Year of the Rabbit?

(ABC7 News Bay Area) Jan. 20, 2023. #abc7news #rabbit #lunarnewyear The Chinese Zodiac animal for this Lunar New Year is the rabbit. Here's what that means and some surprising facts about this Lunar New Year. abc7ne.ws/3QTRFNg #lunarnewyear #zodiac #rabbit #abc7news

American Buddhism? Spiritual revolution (doc)

BTN, "American Buddhism!" (documentary) 12/9/21; CC Liu, Crystal Q. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Spiritual Revolution! American Buddhism (BTN)

North American lay Buddhists meditating at the Pacific Zen Institute (PZI), California

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(Korea Buddhist Television Network Official channel) Buddhism, once primarily practiced in Asia, is now also practiced in the United States.

American Saint Jack Kornfield (spiritrock.org)

As Buddhism does not require any formal "conversion," American Buddhists can easily incorporate Dharma practice into their normal routines and traditions. The result is that American Buddhists come from every ethnicity, nationality, and religious tradition.

The Beat Poets were early American Buddhists

In 2012, The San Diego Union-Tribune estimated there were 1.2 million U.S. practitioners, of whom 40% are living in Southern California.

In terms of percentage, with its large Asian and particularly Japanese American community, Hawaii has the most Buddhists at 8% of the population.

The term "American Buddhism" can be used to describe all Buddhist groups within the United States, including Asian American Buddhists born into the tradition, who comprise the largest percentage of Buddhists in the country.

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"Divine Beings" museum exhibition (Feb. 20)

Norton Simon Museum (norton.org); CC Liu, Crystal Quintero (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Vishnu Riding Garuda, 320-500 CE, Eastern India or Bangladesh, Gupta Period

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Parinirvana, Tosa Yukihiro 土佐行広 (Japan,
Muromachi Period, 1338-1573), circa 1451

A new exhibition at the Norton Simon Museum features works by Asian artists in response to spiritual concepts: "Divine Beings" spotlights six exceptional works, five of which are loans that include four Buddhist paintings from China, Korea, and Japan linked with Buddhism and one Hindu sculpture from Eastern India or Bangladesh.

Visitors are invited to explore the relationships between these and more than 30 selected works from the Norton’s vast Greco-Buddhist (Gandharan) collection on view within five Chinese galleries. Some representations of Buddhist, Hindu, and Taoist gods and demigods (devas) take the form of humans, such as the Three Taoist Star Lords (ETs?)

Zhao Changguo 趙 昌 國 (Chinese, active 16th century), Three Taoist
Star Lords Playing Weiqi in Autumn Mountains Ming Dynasty, 1500s

Other works depict real or mythological animals, such as the dragon (naga), phoenix (garuda), tiger, owl, ox, horse, and crane, which are believed to possess supernatural abilities, acting as guardians or mounts (transport) for deities and/or disembodied "souls" (gandharvas). Within the structure of time-honored artistic and philosophical conventions, each artist has thoughtfully given form to traditional beliefs about the fundamental nature of existence. It runs between February 20–June 30, 2020. More

Alan Watts: What is ZEN? (audio)

Alan Watts via What do you desire?; Crystal Q., Sheldon S., Seth Auberon, Wisdom Quarterly

Alan Watts: What is Zen?

Spiritual Entertainer Alan Watts was reborn in Britain and made his mark in California. He did more to explain Eastern Philosophy -- Buddhism, Hinduism (and its Mahayana Buddhist offshoot), and Taoism -- than any other Westerner. He may still be heard twice weekly on KPFK 90.7 on Los Angeles free speech radio Pacifica. Catch him Sunday mornings at 8:00 am and Thursdays from midnight (technically Fridays) to 2:00 am on Roy of Hollywood's "Something's Happening." These shows, which we affectionately call "Buddhist Radio" since so many luminaries are presented each weeknight, are available for 90 days from date of broadcast in the archives (archive.kpfk.org).

• Playlist: Alan Watts' philosophy and metaphysics
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