giant panda
"it shares characteristics with both bears and raccoons. However, molecular studies indicate the giant panda is a true bear, part of the family Ursidae" --wikipedia
By request
Desmond Tutu
"South African Anglican cleric and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist" --wikipedia
assumptions
by request: "something that you accept as true without question or proof" --Cambridge dictionary
Hawaiian steel guitar music
by request. YouTube video included.
The Mysterious Benedict Society (2021- )
by request. On Disney+
First Council of Nicaea
AD 325. Christianity was at 840 before the council and 485 after (TvF). It was there that the Old Testament became Christian scripture. (by request)
James Cook
"British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the British Royal Navy, famous for his three voyages between 1768 and 1779 in the Pacific Ocean and to Australia in particular." --wikipedia
skiing, snowboarding
"Skiing was primarily used for transport until the mid-19th century, but since then has also become a recreation and sport." --wikipedia
The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer
"Nobel prize winning Doctor Elizabeth Blackburn and leading health psychologist Dr Elissa Epel have discovered biological markers called Telomeres which can help to understand how healthy our cells are and what we can do to improve them." --amazon
honkyoku music
by request: "Pieces of traditional Japanese music played by Japanese Zen monks... for enlightenment and alms as early as the 13th century."
‘Tomb of Jesus’ In Kashmir–Roza Bal Shrine
Claimed in the book "Jesus in India," 1944.
The 3 great unifiers of Japan
Oda Nobunaga (feudal lord), Toyotomi Hideyoshi (feudal lord), Tokugawa Ieyasu (military dictator)
Sen no Rikyu, tea master
1522-1591, "considered the... most profound influence on chanoyu, the Japanese 'Way of Tea'.... He was also the first to emphasize several key aspects of the ceremony, including rustic simplicity, directness of approach and honesty of self." --wikipedia
Margaret Thatcher
"British stateswoman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990." --wikipedia
Ananda, Patriarch of the Dharma
"one of the most loved figures in Buddhism. He was known for his memory, erudition and compassion, and was often praised by the Buddha for these matters" --wikipedia