This marks the most nominations for a Star Wars film since the release of the original Star Wars in 1977, which received 10 nods and won six Oscars; The Empire Strikes Back (1980) received three nominations, winning two Oscars; Return of the Jedi (1983) nabbed four nominations with one win; The Phantom Menace (1999) captured three nominations; ...
Myanmar had become more dependent on China than ever before. However, in March 2011, the transition from military rule to civilian rule was realized for the first time in 23 years when Thein Seinâs administration was born, and Myanmar seeks to adjust its relations with China. Now, the relationship between China and Myanmar is at a crossroads.
The fat laughing Buddha you see in Chinese restaurants is not a representation of the historical Buddha, but instead, a representation of the future Buddha, Maitreya. Maitreya wasn't always portrayed as a fat, bald guy. In the 2nd century CE, Maitreya was portrayed as a very handsome, princely man. The fat laughing Buddha is actually the monk Budai, a popular Buddhist monk in Chinese history. Budai was known to be kind, loving and happy. Budai literally means cloth sack, the monk Budai was said to always be carrying a sack of presents for children.