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The Pearl of Lao Tzu (also referred to as Pearl of Lao Tze and previously as Pearl of Allah) is the largest known pearl in the world. The pearl was found in the Palawan sea, which surrounds the island of Palawan in the Philippines, and was found by a Filipino diver. It is not considered a gemstone pearl, but is instead what is known as a "clam pearl" or "Tridacna pearl" from a giant clam. It measures 24 centimeters in diameter (9.45 inches) and weighs 6.4 kilograms (14.1 lb).
The pearl came from Brooke's Point, Palawan in the Philippines. Wilburn Cobb, an American who brought the pearl from the Philippines in 1939 and owned it until his death in 1979, published an account of how he came to own it in Natural History magazine. According to Cobb, he wanted to buy it from a Philippine tribal chief when he first heard of it in 1934, but the chief, a Muslim, did not want to sell because he considered the pearl sacred, in part because of its resemblance to the turbaned head of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. However, Cobb relates, he saved the life of the chief's son, who was stricken with malaria, in 1936 and was given the pearl as a token of gratitude. Because of its sacred associations, the pearl came to be known as the Pearl of Allah.
Laozi (also Lao-Tzu /ˈlaʊˈdzʌ/ or Lao-Tze) was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of philosophical Taoism, and as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. Although a legendary figure, he is usually dated to around the 6th century BCE and reckoned a contemporary of Confucius, but some historians contend that he actually lived during the Warring States period of the 5th or 4th century BCE. A central figure in Chinese culture, Laozi is claimed by both the emperors of the Tang dynasty and modern people of the Li surname as a founder of their lineage. Throughout history, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements.
In traditional accounts, Laozi's personal name is usually given as Li Er (李耳, Old *Rəʔ Nəʔ,Mod. Lǐ Ěr) and his courtesy name as Boyang (trad. 伯陽, simp. 伯阳, Old *Pˤrak-lang,Mod. Bóyáng). A prominent posthumous name was Li Dan (李聃, Lǐ Dān).
Laozi itself is an honorific title: 老 (Old *rˤuʔ, "old, venerable") and 子 (Old *tsə′, "master"). It is usually pronounced /ˌlaʊˈdzʌ/ in English. It has been romanized numerous ways, sometimes leading to confusion. The most common present form is Laozi or Lǎozǐ, based on the Hanyu Pinyin system adopted by Mainland China in 1958 and Taiwan in 2009. During the 20th century, Lao-tzu was more common, based on the formerly prevalent Wade–Giles system. In the 19th century, the title was usually romanized as Lao-tse. Other forms include the variants Lao-tze and Lao-tsu
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PUERTO PRINCESA, PHILIPPINES — Quite a few Asian countries call themselves the Pearl of the Orient, but never has the Philippines deserved the moniker more than now, with the discovery of this huge gem. The Puerto Princesa Tourism Office in Palawan recently unveiled a monstrous pearl measuring 67 centimeters long and 30 centimeters wide and weighing 34 kilograms. A tourism officer posted the photos of the pearl on Facebook, with a call for gemologists to certify its authenticity so that the city can use it to vy for the title of world’s biggest natural giant clam pearl. The current record holder is the Pearl of Lao Tzu, which weighs 6.4 kilograms. According to Palawan News, the monstrous pearl was turned over to the tourism office for safekeeping by a local fisherman. The man...
A record-breaking giant pearl, reportedly 1ft wide and 2.2 ft in length, has gone on display 10 years after it was first discovered off the coast of Palawan Island, Philippines in 2006. The £100m find, which experts believe could be the biggest natural giant clam pearl in the world, will be unveiled to the public, it was announced on Monday. The enormous pearl was found by fisherman who cast down his anchor and it got wedged on a rock during a storm, said Tourism officer Aileen Cynthia Amurao. The find is thought to be five times larger than the previous record set by the Pearl of Allah, which was also found near Palawan Island in 1939. "He noticed that it was lodged on a shell and swam down to pull up the anchor, and also brought the shell with him. This was a decade ago and he kept i...
Biggest pearl in the world : Fisherman found giant pearl worth $100million and kept it under his bed for 10 YEARS, Philippines. This giant pearl could be the biggest ever found in the world and five times larger than the previous record - after being handed in by a fisherman. The man, who has not been identified, found the priceless 34kg gem ten years ago in sea off the coast of Palawan Island, Philippines. He didn't know the potential eye-watering value of $100 million and kept it as a 'good luck charm' in his rundown wooden home. But a fire at the property earlier this year forced him to have a clear out and move house. The fisherman handed it in to the stunned local tourism officer in remote Puerto Princesca who verified that it had been found in a giant clam. The priceless rock...
Video trailer for the novel "The Pearl of Death" by Terry Wright, based on the true story of the world's largest pearl found off the coast of Palawan PI on May 7, 1934 and proported to be the long lost Pearl of Lao-Tzu of ancient Taoism.
Philippine officials believe they may have recovered the biggest natural giant clam pearl in the world - weighing a whopping 34kg (5.2 stone). The pearl was found 10 years ago by a fisherman who was unaware of its value and kept it as a good luck charm, Palawan official Aileen Amurao said. "We were amazed when he brought it to us," she told local media. Officials are awaiting confirmation from gemologists that the find is indeed the world's largest pearl. The pearl is 61cm (2ft) wide and 30cm long and, if confirmed, will easily beat the current record holder, the Pearl of Lao Tzu, which weighs 6.4kg. natural pearl harvest, storm natural pearl, how natural pearls are formed, lou pearlman natural, natural pearl, natural pearl formation, birth of natural pearl, natural pearls
Philippine officials believe they may have recovered biggest natural giant clam pearl in the world - weighing a whopping 34kg (5.2 stone). https://youtu.be/A0KRgBXAgGU The pearl was found 10 years ago by a fisherman who was unaware of its value and kept it as a good luck charm, Palawan official Aileen Amurao said. "We were amazed when he brought it to us," she told local media. Officials are awaiting confirmation from gemologists that the find is indeed the world's largest pearl. The pearl is 61cm (2ft) wide and 30cm long and, if confirmed, will easily beat the current record holder, the Pearl of Lao Tzu, which weighs 6.4kg.
34kg pearl found in Philippines 'is world's biggest' Philippine officials believe they may have recovered the biggest natural giant clam pearl in the world - weighing a whopping 34kg (5.2 stone). The pearl was found 10 years ago by a fisherman who was unaware of its value and kept it as a good luck charm, Palawan official Aileen Amurao said. "We were amazed when he brought it to us," she told local media. Officials are awaiting confirmation from gemologists that the find is indeed the world's largest pearl. The pearl is 61cm (2ft) wide and 30cm long and, if confirmed, will easily beat the current record holder, the Pearl of Lao Tzu, which weighs 6.4kg. Please subscribe HERE: https://goo.gl/mjEPVK FOLLOW BBC NEWS AUDIO: FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsaudio TWITTER - https://t...
Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu once said that peace in the world stems from peace in the heart. Our service explored how we might cultivate peace in our hearts and what we might consider as sources of serenity in our day-to-day lives. This sermon was delivered on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills in Somerville, New Jersey by Rev. Jennifer Kelleher. To learn more about our congregation, please visit the links below. UUCSH Website: http://uucsh.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UUCSH.NJ Podcast: http://uucsh.libsyn.com
A documentary by Deja Moss. Completed for the Independent Study Requirement. Music by Arching Beauty, Bensound, Peter Rudenko, Podington Bear, and Stray Dog. Featuring Patricia Stone '75, Dr. Stephanie Evans, Dr. Yvonne Williams, Susan Lee '82, Sharron Echols '86, Prof. Barbara Thelamour, Shyniece Ferguson '14, Randie Henderson '14, Tiara Patton '14, Chelsea Gilespee '14, Ashley Jones '14, Erin Johnson '14, Kendall Grace '14, Bria Price '14, LaTricia Mitchell '14, and Shakera Blackmon '14. Photos from The Index, Ron Hustwit, The Wooster Alumni Magazine, The Wooster Voice, Matt Dylard, The College of Wooster Special Collections. (c) Deja Moss
01. L'Art Mystique- China White (Ibiza Spa Mix) 00:00 02. Florito- Longing 05:05 03. Prana Tones- Ashtanga Voices 09:37 04. Sunyata Project- Sea Pearls (Relaxation Mix) (Relaxation Mix) 13:33 05. Samadi Tunes- Joyful 18:57 06. Red Buddha, Linda Wong Ensemble- Stone Buddha 23:31 07. Madhukar- The Garden of Love 32:23 08. Masan, Zen K.- Lao-Tzus Dream 38:04 09. Sunyata Project, Narada- Prayer for Peace (Omnamo Narayanaya Mix) 42:03 10. Chris Le Blanc- Shiva and the Sea (Sunset Ashram Mix) (Sunset Ashram Mix) 48:34
Watch this episode commercial free @ JustEnergyRadio.com Krishna and Lao-tzu to Buddha and Jesus, each enlightened master discovered how being receptive to all experience was the key to becoming one with the universe and its spontaneous patterns of order and chaos. Revealing humility as the purest expression of this receptivity, Jason Gregory integrates classic teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Hermeticism with principles from quantum physics to explain the science of humility as practiced by the ancient masters.
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