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In May, 1954, 10,000 people gathered at the outlying temple of Wat Paknam in Bangkok to witness the ordination of 47-year-old journalist-photographer Richard Randall. Known henceforth as Kapilavaddho Bhikkhu, he is the first Englishman to enter the monkhood in Thailand. After an intensive meditation and experience in concentration and insight practice, Kapilavaddho was to play a key role in the introduction of Buddhist meditation in the West. This autobiography recounts the tale of a pioneer who lived up to his name, Kapilavaddho - he who spreads and increases the Teaching.
A fascinating look at the life and career of one of New York's most important philanthropists. Robert Richard Randall made a lasting impact on the city through his work as a merchant and his commitment to supporting sailors in need. This book provides a detailed overview of his last will and testament, as well as the history of the institution that carries on his legacy to this day. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
At the end of the Eighteenth Century, Richard Randall, proud of his long-established Sussex family has written and privately printed a family history, which pleases him very much. As he only has daughters to succeed him, the Randall name will die out with him. In 1965 a family called Randall are trying to trace their ancestry and discover a copy of this volume. Is there a connection? Could the answer lie in the story of Caroline, Richard's strong-minded second daughter, a young woman in 1794 and whose life is followed to Christmas 1859...
Television interior designer Richard Randall provides easy, low-budget style for design conscious young folk. It focuses on cheap, chic interior, which is also suitable for rented accommodation.