This is one of the most incredible stories of fleeing a communist country I've ever heard. Please enjoy listening to Thomas Lao's story and learning from him! There's a link to his LinkedIn if you want to connect with him.
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Two movies that do a good job depicting life during the 1970's in Cambodia: Angelina Jolie movie is close to real - First They Killed My FatherThe Killing FieldsHighway 4 - Small Row Boat - Commercial FishermanThailand campIlliterate in USA. Found food and freedom. Increase gratitude and appreciation. Suffering is universalcause of suffering stems from desires of wantsthere's a cause and end, knowledge. Leaning to be at peaceLaw of Nature - Karma. Say and do good things. Be a profession that does no harm. Incongruence with peace is bad. Law of Causality - Charity work. 5% to charity. Medical Missions. Build monasteries - a place to seek God. We do things to satisfy ourselvesDoes your path give you peace?Simple, yet difficult: 5 virtures no killingno stealingsexual misconductno lyingabstain from wine/intoxicationBe mindful as possible, the heart of an angel Bali: a sense of shame with a moral calmReasons people come to us: Take payment for past wrongdoing. satisfied and then move on.For the greater good. Build/create together. 
