It was such an honor to meet him in Connecticut, yesterday…

Ven. Luon Sovath and Ven. Munindathero Maha Nhor Tepmony are fomer Vipassana students of the renowned Vipassana Master, Ven. Ketodhammo Som Bunthoeun, who was shot to death in Phnom Penh in 2003, which shocked the Khmer nation.

Ven. Luon Sovath (right) Wins 2012 Martin Ennals Award. He witnessed his family and fellow villagers being forcibly evicted from their homes in 2009.  Since then he has been a strong advocate against forced evictions, which remove families from their homes, often violently and little or no compensation. Despite threats to his person, of arrest and disrobing, the Venerable Sovath, a non-violent Buddhist monk, uses videos, poems and songs to defend the right to housing. His advocacy touches powerful economic interests. The threats against the Venerable Sovath are very real.  Human Rights First is a member of the Jury that selected the Venerable Sovath. 

From left: Ven. Munindathero and Ven. Luon Sovath, in Connecticut on Sunday November 4, 2012.

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Anthony Hebert, 6, of Chelmsford, holds his newly adopted kitten "Frisky" at the Lowell Humane Society on Saturday afternoon. The Society is giving up cats for adoption for $5 this weekend, rather than the normal $125 fee. Sun photo by Bob Whitaker 

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LS_100312 : Lowell Humane cat Adoptions : LOW_Anthony Hebert, 6, of Chelmsford with newly adopted kitten , ‘Frisky’, Saturday afternoon..Sun Photo Bob Whitaker_DIG#1512

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I just got back. Still have so many things to get done. I will visit all of you tomorrow. Missed you so much my dearest friends. 

A very sad day for us: A 95-year-old elderly we just visited at the nursing home, passed a way last night…At 95, she still had an amazing memory. She was able to communicate with us so well on the day we visited her. So sad that she had to leave us. Nothing is permanent…

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I am taking one week off from my regular job to do charity work with Buddhist Monks and Buddhist Nuns for one whole week. I will return home Tuesday night. I will have a little access to g+ via my phone, but the connection is very slow. I can read streams, and  a few plus+ing, but comment may not be possible. Too slow.  G+ friends is just like my second family. I respect and cherish our friendship here very much. Take care my dear friends. I will miss all of you and the beautiful posts you share very much. Everyone is my teacher. I have learned so much from each and everyone of you. See you again Tuesday night, next week.

Hard to say 'Goodbye

Eli and his big sister, didn't want to say say goodbye to Varananda because they had so much fun playing together at the  Mediation Center.  

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Every child you encounter is a divine appointment. ~Wess Stafford   

From left: 4-year-old Eli and 3-year-old Varananda of Massachusetts having a great time at the Peace Meditation Center on October 6, 2012.

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Be back to visit all of you soon!

L i f e is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it.       ~Author Unknown 

Jendhamuni on October 6, 2012. Photo taken by Melia.

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October +Mav T 

October’s the month
When the smallest breeze
Gives us a shower
Of autumn leaves.
Bonfires and pumpkins,
Leaves sailing down –
October is red
And golden and brown.
~Unknown

Leaving my little room now. Going out of states again.
See you all Sunday night. No holiday for me this coming Monday. 

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