By Syed Shamsuddin A Mother’s Passing: An Irreplaceable Loss When a mother’s hand rests upon one’s head, every worry fades away. Her love is not merely an emotion; it is a shield of protection that guards us through every hardship. The passing of one’s mother is an immeasurable loss that leaves behind a void no passage of time can ever fill. A mother’s departure from the ephemeral world to eternity deprives her children of her unconditional love, silent prayers, and lifelong blessings—leaving a wound that remains tender throughout life. When both parents are gone, it feels as though the shelter overhead has collapsed, leaving the offspring exposed at the very stage when parental presence is needed most. While death is an inescapable reality ordained by the Almighty— “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return” —the loss of a mother carries a uniquely profound anguish that words can scarcely convey. Every moment of life ...
By Syed Shamsuddin A History of Bon Philosophy by Ghulam Hassan Lobsang is an extensive compendium on the Bon religion that delves into its origins, evolution, and far-reaching influence across Tibet, Ladakh, and Baltistan. Authored by Ghulam Hassan Lobsang and first published approximately two and a half decades ago, this book stands as a remarkable contribution to the study of Bon. It has garnered significant interest from scholars, historians, and enthusiasts alike, both within the region and on a global scale. The author's dissertation brings forth new perspectives on previously uncharted aspects of Bon philosophy—areas that remained elusive despite the rigorous research efforts of Bon Po scholars in Tibet over the years. Lobsang's accomplishment is particularly noteworthy given the financial hurdles he encountered in the course of his research. His success in compiling such a meticulous and analytically rigorous study in a re...