Letter to My Friend in Damascus

Letter to My Friend in Damascus

MARCH 13, 2017, Counterpunch.org I am afraid to ask you your feelings about the recently announced American invasion into your country. In our talks these…

Syria: Back in Government Hands! (Or, Dying to Get Back to School)

Syria: Back in Government Hands! (Or, Dying to Get Back to School)

APRIL 7, 2017, Counterpunch.org “Back in government hands”; the journalist repeated it twice in the same account of her report from Homs, Syria. Lyse Doucet…

Syria’s Survival

Syria’s Survival

AUGUST 28, 2017, Counterpunch.org Syria’s current struggle against multiple assaults is not over by any means. It remains in a highly vulnerable state. Its people…

Iraq Then, Syria Now

Iraq Then, Syria Now

APRIL 16, 2018, Counterpunch.org When will you get the message? Comply, as Jordan, Egypt and others did and we’ll protect your leaders, ensure favorable press,…

Indian Philosopher as Tibetan Folk Hero Legend of Langkor: A New Source Material on Phadampa Sangye

Indian Philosopher as Tibetan Folk Hero Legend of Langkor: A New Source Material on Phadampa Sangye

O, He who does not construct thoughts[1]But performs his emanations according to the needs of his disciples.O, he who grants success according to its benefits.He…

The Story of Pha Dampa Sangyas’ Journey to Tibet

The Story of Pha Dampa Sangyas’ Journey to Tibet

Published in The Tibet Society Bulletin, 1975, Volume 9, The Tibet Society, Indiana University. By B Nimri Aziz, with translation assistance by G. Lobsang. (…