#911 attacks

The 2000 U.S. presidential election remains one of the most pivotal moments in modern American history. What if Al Gore, instead of George W. Bush, had been elected president? Some alternate history theorists suggest that while the 9/11 attacks might not have occurred, the United States could have faced an equally disastrous, if not worse, fate under Gore’s leadership. The Missed Warning Signs…

Two days ago was September 11.  At the Morning Volunteer Assembly, Dharma Master Cheng Yen talked about the 911 attacks that occurred in 2001.

The 911 attacks had shocked the world, and everyone was stunned to see it, especially the moment the twin towers collapsed to the ground. Firefighters and police risked their lives to rescue people.  Emotions were high for families of those who worked at site of the World Trade Center as they anxiously waited for words on what happened to their loved ones.  Parents’ hearts were torn apart when they learned of their son or daughter’s death.  Such a horrific and tragic event was the result of ignorance accumulating in people’s minds.  When people’s minds accumulate a lot of ignorance and impurities, evil thoughts arise.  With a single command, a violent act took place, and many innocent lives were lost.

Seeing the need for more kindness and love in this world, Tzu Chi launched the "Spread the Seeds of Love" campaign.  One month after the 911 attacks, Tzu Chi volunteers around the world held prayer ceremonies.  Two such ceremonies were broadcasted live to around the world via satellite.  On October 13, a prayer ceremony was held in Taipei at the Tzu Chi Guandu Campus in the evening in conjunction with a memorial prayer service held by US Tzu Chi volunteers at the Liberty State Park in New Jersey in the morning.  A bell for peace was tolled at the ceremony in Taipei.  

The goal of these prayer ceremonies was to bring peace to people’s hearts and also to inspire kindness in people.  Fundraisers were also held at the ceremonies.  Yet, it was not for money; it was to guide people to set their minds toward kindness.  It was also to remind people that impermanence can strike in the world at any time, and that tragic and terrifying events can take place at an instant.

9/11 was attack on humanity; lasting solution to such tragedies can be found through human values: PM Modi

Image Source : PTI/FILE “Continuous efforts are being made to bring forward those sections of the society, those who had been left behind. Today, on the one hand, work is being done for the rights of Dalits and the backward sections of the society, on the other hand, 10 per cent reservation has been given to the economically backward sections. It is the result of these policies that society is…

US President Biden to withdraw troops from Afghanistan on Sept 11

Image Source : AP Joe Biden to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks US President Joe Biden wants to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a senior administration official has said. Biden has been facing mounting pressure to make a decision on the deployment of troops in Afghanistan, where…

Never Forget 9/11 During Unprecedented Covid-19 Pandemic

Nineteen years later the never forget 9/11 brings back once again the startling terror that struck the U.S. — only this year being engulfed by the horrific Covid-19 Pandemic. Clashing with the day to never forget is a virus taking over the country and world putting tributes of remembrance at risk along with lives.

That deadly day should not be remembered in vain.

Read my full annual 9/11…