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1927 In Rail Transport
Events January events * January 1 - John J. Bernet succeeds Frederick D. Underwood as president of the Erie Railroad. February events * February 14 - The Hull Paragon rail accident in England kills 12 people, April events * April 1 - Odawara Express Railway Line, connecting to Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Station of Tokyo and Odawara Station, via Machida Station (Odakyu), Machida Station route officially completed in Japan.(as predecessor of Odakyu Line) * April 3 - Yosan Line, Takamatsu Station (Kagawa), Takamatsu to Matsuyama Station (Ehime), Matsuyama route officially completed in Shikoku Island, Japan. May events * May 15 - The Grand Trunk Western Railroad introduces the ''Maple Leaf (GTW train), Maple Leaf'' passenger train between Chicago, Illinois and Montreal, Quebec. June events * June 1 ** Turkish State Railways formed. ** Aichi Electronic Railway Line, Jingu-mae Station, Atsuta Jingu-mae Station of Nagoya to Toyohashi Station route officially completed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Budai Vasutalagut Magyarsag 1927 Augusztus8
Budai is a nickname given to the historical Chinese Bhikkhu, monk Qieci () in the Later Liang (Five Dynasties), Later Liang Dynasty, who is often identified with and venerated as the future or Maitreya, Maitreya Buddha in Chan Buddhism and Buddhist scripture. With the spread of Chan Buddhism, he also came to be venerated in Vietnam, Korea, and Zen, Japan. Budai is said to have lived around the 10th century CE in the Wuyue kingdom. The name "Budai" literally means "cloth sack", and refers to the bag he is usually depicted carrying as he wanders aimlessly. His jolly nature, humorous personality, and Eccentricity (behavior), eccentric lifestyle distinguish him from most Buddhist masters or figures. He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the "Laughing Buddha". Budai is traditionally depicted as overweight and having a huge stomach (possibly a symbol of abundance or forgiveness) and many stories surrounding Budai involve his love of food and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
