Raj Blog
Filipina Helpers (Maids)
Thursday, 16 November 2006
So far I have five stories written by Filipinas that tell of the circumstances of their employment in Hong Kong as domestic helpers. They each mention their family situations in the Philippines,
Two Ideas for Documentaries
Friday, 10 November 2006
Today I talked with two colleagues about doing documentaries. VJ and I have already talked about doing something about Filippina maids in Hong Kong. His wife, Asha works with a group of maids after
What’s a raj blog?
Wednesday, 8 November 2006
Raj, of course, is taken from the last part of Shantaraj. Shanta is from sanskrit meaning peace and raj, also from sanskrit, means kingdom, reign or realm depending on the context. So let’s say a
“Without hesitation I send forth to you
Vast clouds of beautifully arranged offerings,
As well as all things linked to this life
And all virtues past, present and future.”
- by the 2nd Dalai Lama
