Sunday, August 31, 2014

Quote of the Week


Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha Temple). The Golden Buddha is made from solid gold and weights about 5.5 tons. Image source
O monks, just as a goldsmith tests his gold by melting, cutting and rubbing. Sages accept my teachings after full examination, and not just out of devotion.

Śāntarakṣita 725–788 AD

Why September Should Be Glowing for Gold

Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) –- In today’s “Global Outlook,” Bloomberg’s John Dawson takes a look at gold prices on “On The Move Asia.”