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YouTube video by BBC News Jeffrey Epstein: List of names in court files released - BBC News

Not to steal anyone's thunder, but they already released 943 pages of the Epstein files on 4 January 2024 youtu.be/TPLtArHLq2w?...

No lies detected...

PreChristian #Buddhism in Scandinavia?

International Religious Education scholars joining biennial Seminar this week University of Latvia, Riga on the theme "Religious Education in turbulent times: How to foster hope and well-being of young people?" on 28 July 2025.

International Religious Education scholars (myself included in orange) joining biennial Seminar this week at the University of #Latvia #Riga on the theme "Religious education in turbulent times: How to foster #hope and #wellbeing of young people?" #ISREV2025 #academia #interreligious

Palestine Solidarity Campaign peaceful protest Leeds City Centre today

Clueless tourist got caught up in the Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest in Leeds City centre today, where they are allowed to use the G-word and even mention #ceasefire #Palestine

To prepare for war, to give millions of men and women the opportunity to practice killing day and night in their hearts, is to plant millions of seeds of violence, anger, frustration, and fear that will be passed on for generations. — Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022)

And they say world war is imminent within the next three years. Making up for lost time, it seems...

YouTube video by Phra Nicholas Thanissaro A042 Minimalism...as within, so without (IPE 4)

Happy #hotenoughforyaday. If it's not, just continue to ignore #globalwarming data 😓My latest vlog with #meditation on the topic of #minimalism and the responsible habits it creates has just dropped! #Buddha​ #Buddhism #dharmatalk #buddhist #contentment #sdg17 #GlobalGoals youtu.be/AMN-WhuxPzg?...

I keep thinking about how when I was a kid "Free Tibet" was a common slogan to hear and then it kinda fell out of fashion and Tibet is still not free

YouTube video by Phra Nicholas Thanissaro Educating Buddhist children & teenagers in the U.S.: a contemporary vignette

#academic paper and parental resources I'll be presenting in Latvia at a #religiouseducation conference next week on initiatives for raising Buddhist kids in the U.S. Any further questions I should be asking? #buddhism #ISREV #buddhistkids #usa #children #teens #formation youtu.be/3c60DcmQJlk?...

Not in time to reverse a disappointed H.M. Rama X's cancellation of his monastic honors list for 2025 though 😆

YouTube video by Phra Nicholas Thanissaro MA 71 Phra Nicholas Thanissaro - Inner Sanctuary

Happy Social Media Giving Day! My latest #guidedmeditation with minimally structured guidance & finishing with🕯️-themed #lovingkindness. Homage to @petramichaela.bsky.social for the more poetic parts. #dhammakaya #candlemeditation #socialmediagivingday 🧘‍♀️☸️ youtu.be/lv9jXeTKRik?...

YouTube video by Phra Nicholas Thanissaro Full moon meditation of July “Spiritual Gratitude” Theme 2025

My wisdom talk from yesterday on a 'spiritual gratitude' theme followed by questions and answers, given on occasion of the Full moon #meditation of July by Phra Nicholas Thanissaro at DMCCA #Azusa, CA on 10 July 2025 #buckmoon #AgelessWisdom #buddhism #fullmoon #asalha youtu.be/CdCNcl13myw?...

Dalai Lama Succession: How the Next Tibetan Spiritual Leader Will Be Chosen The Tibetan spiritual leader may announce a succession plan intended to thwart Chinese interference.

The Dalai Lama turns 90 this month. The spiritual leader, who led a flock of tens of thousands out of Tibet and into exile to escape Chinese persecution nearly seven decades ago, has promised to reveal a plan for naming his successor. Here’s what you need to know.

The Dalai Lama announces plans for a successor, signaling China won't have a say The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.

The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.

In a world where you can be anything, be kind... 😊

Hey, Little Ant - childrens' book by Phillip and Hannah Hoose and illustrated by Debbie Tilley.

Teach your children well! Instill compassion from an early age. All the arguments for stomping ants in the book are the same as the current rhetoric against immigrants. Buddhist parents would love this book but the values are accessible to anyone with a heart. #BookSky #compassion #kidsbooks

CAUTION: FAKE ICE AGENTS may cross your path in Los Angeles. Please share #laloalcaraz cartoons

We need ecstasy, which in its Greek sense (ek-stasis) means to be outside the ego. The ego is a prison, caught in time, space and rationality. We need to leave this mental prison behind from time to time, and on a regular basis.~David Tacey

“There are no right hands for wrong weapons.”
~Ban Ki-moon 🙏🏽📿🪷
A Buddhist Perspective on Nuclear Weapon
Ven. Dr. Chung Ohun Lee
“Nuclear Weapons and the Moral Compass"
#Buddhist #Buddhism
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VIDEO: Cheap alms bowls imports hit monks and blacksmiths in Sri Lanka.

The alms bowl, or "paathra", is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka, artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality

War is not healthy for children and other living things. A black sunflower on yellow background.

War is not healthy for children and other living things

YouTube video by Phra Nicholas Thanissaro A046 Ten paradoxes of meditation: Old School Tips

Happy Summer Solstice to those who celebrate! 🌜🌞🌿My latest #vlog of OldSchool #meditationtips and #guidedmeditation in the #dhammakaya tradition with a generous helping of paradox. youtu.be/rv2yhrmkAJk?... #PositiveVibes #AgelessWisdom

Uncle Tom's Cabin hardback memorial edition

Happy Juneteenth everyone! What I'm reading this week. It is a bit dated in its stereotyping, but had been on my American Canon TBR list for some time - so I thought I'd make up my own mind. First impressions... no less heart-wrenching after 172 years. #booksky #juneteenth #UncleTomsCabin #blacksky

BREAKING:

The White House lashed out at the creators of this ad for "fear-mongering".

It must have really struck a nerve. Maybe they don't like being outed as fascists.

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#MAGAKidnappers

YouTube video by Phra Nicholas Thanissaro MA 70 Phra Nicholas Thanissaro - Addiction recovery meditation

My latest #guidedmeditation designed to support step 11 of the 12-step addiction recovery program and based on a non-theistic practice for elevating our conscious contact with a higher power.🧘😇 #11thstep #addiction #recovery #12stepprogram #addictionhelp #stopusing #serenity youtu.be/Qg4VH-Tpivs?...

Some people are human medicine. You spend an hour with them and everything feels better.

Thank you @raiastar.bsky.social for inclusion in the "🇨🇦🍁Raia C Darsey-Malloy 🇨🇦🍁NO DM'S's Starter" starter pack list 😀