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Posted by: | Posted on: June 13, 2014

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“Political Leadership Skills: Pathway for Khmer Leaders” is an important book for everyone. The author introduces a new concept of leader which is not someone else who has obtained title, position or status. It is every member of society who are leaders. Author argues that Political Leadership during the Dark Age, the entitled ones had the full power and it is a leadership of dictatorship or vertical mode. But this new age of globalization and information technology (IT), Political Leadership has been shaped by active and well-informed citizens and it is the leadership of horizontal mode. Author has positioned very well in his argument on the importance of practicing according to the Buddha’s teaching for the well-being and successful governance in Cambodia. He well-proclaimed leadership as unique Khmerness, not an imitation or import product from any outsiders. It is wise-worthy to read this book for your food of thought or as a gift for your friends!

Author: Sophan Seng, Year Published: 2014

It has 83 pages, Khmer language, hardcover stylized by photo of King Jayavarman VII. You will donate only $19.99 CA as the shipping fee per book, so you can have it for yourself, a gift for a friend or for a library!

Authored was interviewed by: Radio Australia Khmer Part I Part II

 


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Constitution for Living is a manual for life. It is idealistic to own this book as a guide to understand the meaning of life, the purposes of life, the daily living challenges, happiness and achievement of individuals. The book describes the teaching of Buddha from Tipitaka scripture in the way that ordinary people can comprehend and practice. The book is very accurate and applicable for our modern changing world.

Author: Sophan Seng,Year Published: 2003

It contains 128 pages, Khmer language, beautiful Bayon Smile cover. You donate only $19.99 US as the shipping fee per book, so you can have it for yourself, a gift for a friend or for a library!

 


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Good Question Good Answer was written by an outstanding Australian Bhikkhu Monk who has dedicated his life for the prosperity of truth and for the Dhamma at the Western world. This book is significantly collected all profound, challenging, and essential questions relating to Buddhism. When you read it, you can understand the core teachings of Lord Buddha, the universal truth of Dhamma and its supremacy over other doctrines. Fascinatingly, this book translated into Khmer language by a Khmer Bhikkhu Monk who has higher education in foreign countries. Author:

Sophan SengYear Published: 2004

It has 130 pages, English and Khmer language page by page, beautiful Naga Buddha art of Bayon cover. You donate only $19.99 US as the shipping fee per book, so you can have it for yourself, a gift for a friend or for a library!

 

 


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Fundamental Thought of Buddhism
is a popular book in Cambodia. It elaborates in details of scientific findings of Buddhist meditation. Scientists don’t need other tangible tools to measure happiness and capture genuine happiness for human beings, meditation through practicing under the guidance of Lord Buddha, practitioners can experience genuine happiness. The book also includes analysis of Economy in Buddhism, Sociology in Buddhism, and the Virtue of Parents etc. It is a food of thought to owning this book in your shelf!

Author: Sophan Seng, Year Published: 2008

It has 90 pages, Khmer language, hardcover stylized by photo taken in Banff National Park of Canada by author. You donate only $19.99 US as the shipping fee per book, so you can have it for yourself, a gift for a friend or for a library!

Posted by: | Posted on: March 13, 2014

Responding Letter from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada

John Baird

Seng Sophoan and Co-signatories

sophanse@gmail.com

Dear Seng Sophoan and Co-signatories:

Letter from Minister of Foreign Affairs of CanadaLetter from Hon. John Baird Minister of Foreign AffairsThank you for your correspondence of August 16, 2013, expressing your concerns regarding the elections in the Kingdom of Cambodia. I regret the delay in replying to you.

The Government of Canada closely followed events in Cambodia. Canada encourages all sides to seek a peaceful and transparent resolution to the disputes pertaining to the election results.

The Government of Canada has been involved in several projects in Cambodia, including programs aimed at developing democratic institutions by improving the capacity of the National Assembly, the Senate and electoral institutions.

Canada will continue to encourage democracy and the rule of law in Cambodia. Canadian officials will continue to monitor developments in Cambodia and raise specific concerns with Cambodian authorities.

Thank you for taking the time to write and share your concerns.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

John Baird, P.C., M.P.

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Posted by: | Posted on: March 9, 2014

Characteristics of Trustworthy Political Leaders

Characteristics of Trustworthy Political Leaders

1)- Is fair and objective.
2)- Is moving above himself and serving the society.
3)- Is not seeking fame and attention.
4)- Is not into hiding the truth for the sake of looking good.
5)- Is focused on specific, achievable, and measurable goals and demands outcomes.
6)- Encourages people to be accountable for their actions.
7)- Does not pay attention to being politically correct but ethically so.
8)- Does not make idealistic promises but realistic ones.
9)- Is honest even if it does not get approval.
10)- Thinks globally and acts locally.
11)- Takes personal responsibility.
12)- Remains level headed and has a sense of humor.
13)- Has a curious mind.
14)- Does not make himself look good by assaulting others.

A good leader is a self actualized leader. Self actualization is the highest form of human growth, someone who is self actualized is a fully functioning human being. In the past, I have written extensively about the characteristics of self actualized people which can be applied to this article, as well. But the characteristics below are unwaveringly related to a good leader. It is worth to pay attention to these and take them into consideration when we’re making a choice as to whom we chose as a leader. A good leader:

  1. Is fair and objective. A good political leader does not take what is similar to his views as facts and base his decisions on that. He uses reliable and unfiltered information to make judgments and to come up with resolutions. In other words, he stands above his own believes to observe events objectively while the general public fails to do so. In addition, he does not suffer from a self serving bias.
  2. Is moving above himself and serving the society. A good leader stands above any specific religious or political views of his own and is independent of any attachment to a specific agenda. His personal beliefs become his private matters and he learns to leave them out the door once he steps into a leadership role. In other words, his belief expands so that it includes everyone’s beliefs.
  3. Is not seeking fame and attention: A good leader has been able to move above and beyond any egoistic and primitive need for power, attention, or establishing his personal agendas and works with the intention of good-for-all.
  4. Is not into hiding the truth for the sake of looking good. A good leader says it as it is even if it feels uncomfortable for many to hear it. He is not a people pleaser in a sense that he would say anything to please others even if that means manipulating or misguiding the public. It takes a lot of courage to do this and a good leader has that courage.
  5. Is focused on specific, achievable, and measurable goals and demands outcomes. A good leader is focused and does not get distracted. His goals, whether small or large, are reasonable and achievable and are directed towards the long term results not quick and temporary fixes that may backfire.
  6. Encourages people to be accountable for their actions. A good leader helps people understand that they are accountable for their society and its outcome and teaches them to make compromises and responsible choices. He does not support a sense of self-serving entitlement that has gone too far and is counter-productive for the society as a whole.
  7. Does not pay attention to being politically correct but ethically so. A good leader understands that in order for the whole society to be a functional and healthy one, some adjustments need to be made and people need to learn to give some in order to gain some.
  8. Does not make idealistic promises but realistic ones. A good leader makes a sustainable promise and is a man of his words.
  9. Is honest even if it does not get approval. People know where they are standing with an authentic leader. He does not hide bad news just because it is uncomfortable to the public’s ear.
  10. Thinks globally and acts locally. He realizes that in order for us to live in prosperity as a powerful and blessed country, reasonable steps need to be taken to make sure others achieve the same goals. He is aware that with power comes responsibility and that now more than ever, through technology, we are becoming more and more inner related, globally.
  11. Takes personal responsibility. A good leader is secure enough with himself to take personal responsibility when one is needed. In other words, a good political leader has an internal locus of control while he is aware of the effects of the external forces.
  12. Remains level headed and has a sense of humor. A good political leader has a healthy emotional IQ and has learned to move above his emotions, conditionings, and his fixations to specific outcomes to think logically and globally. In other words, he is rational and in control of his emotions and when the public is going through the emotional roller coaster, he is there to guide them through it.
  13. Has a curious mind. A good leader is thirsty for factual, expert oriented and unbiased knowledge all the time and on all levels.
  14. Does not make himself look good by assaulting others. A leader that can be trusted does not take others down for himself to go up. He is more of a collaborator than a competitor. He tries to build bridges rather than destroy them. He is a natural mediator rather than one that creates conflict, tension, and separation.

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Posted by: | Posted on: January 29, 2014

Will re-election in Cambodia is possible?

UN Web TVWatching this “18th Session of Universal Periodic Review” on Cambodia this 28 January 2014, Cambodian representatives failed to crystallize the questions of election irregularities, arm-force violence, and the demand for the release of those 23 detainees. Notably, the representatives kept repeating the message at the same content such as in the introduction, in the middle stage of clarification and in the last conclusion. Member countries of Paris Peace Agreement highly recommended Cambodian government to tackle with election irregularities, human rights violation on assembly and peaceful demonstration, and arm-force violence.

Cambodia Review – 18th Session of Universal Periodic Review
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LIST OF SPEAKERS
H.E. Mr. Mak Sambath, Vice Chair of the National Human Rights Committee – Head of Delegation (Introduction)
Slovenia, Mr. Matjaz Kovacic
Spain, Mr. Vicente Cacho
Sri Lanka, Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha
State of Palestine, Ms. Nada Tarbush
Sweden, Ms. Irina Schoulgin Nyoni
Switzerland, Mr. Alexandre Fasel
Indonesia, Mr.. Triyono Wibowo
Timor-Leste, Mr. Marcino Da Silva
Tunisia, Mr. Slim Ghariani
Turkmenistan, Mr. Esen Aydogdyev
United Kingdom, Mr. Bob Last
United States of America, Mr. David Sullivane
Uruguay, Mr. Patricio Silva
Uzbekistan, Mr. Javohir Nurmetov
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Edgardo Toro
Viet Nam, Mr. Thanh Nguyen
Algeria, Mr. Antar Hassani
Angola, Mr. Andre Kitoko