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A peaceful refuge in the eye of the storm Serious Vipassana Meditator. Radiator of Metta, Bastion of Equanimity. Nomad. It's a practice. #Mahasi #Vipassana #Meditation #Metta #Mindfulness #Buddhism #Jhana #BeHappy #BeKind #itsapractice

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Taking my mom out...

Practicing patience

Earning 1 billion merit points

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#BeHappy #metta

14.11.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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crazy

IG em_clarkson

14.11.2025 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 10609    πŸ” 2361    πŸ’¬ 153    πŸ“Œ 218

Another day, another opportunity to practice generosity, even if it is only holding an elevator or door for someone or offering a smile.

Spread good vibes in the world

#BeHappy #metta

13.11.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Be happy. Be happy. Be happy!

Love yourself!

#metta

12.11.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A suggestion: Put the phone down, take some deep breaths, close your eyes. Feel into your body. Check in with yourself - not thinking about yourself but observing how you feel.

It's good for you.

#BeHappy #metta

11.11.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's Saturday - a perfect day to practice being kind!

Let's see what opportunities arise today that allow me to practice generosity (if only with a smile)

Let's see if an opportunity to practice patience comes up.

#BeHappy #metta

08.11.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I start an 8 week intensive #metta retreat one month from now...

May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free!

#BeHappy

06.11.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another reminder, for myself as much as anyone, to radiate kindness towards all beings.

You are safe here.

May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free.

#metta

24.10.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2025 Mett Sutta 1
YouTube video by BAUS Chuang Yen Monastery 2025 Mett Sutta 1

Good talk on #metta

youtu.be/-vj6F50aDvo?...

15.10.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Once again I am posting to remind myself to practice #metta... All day long, remembering to radiate kindness to everyone I see.

May you be happy!

15.10.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Karaniya Metta Sutta: The Buddha's Words on Loving-Kindness

I have a hard time switching from #Vipassana to #metta - or at least remembering to practice metta. I voice recorded the Metta Sutta (attached ) to play back to myself a few times a day as a reminder.

May you all be happy and kind

www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/...

01.10.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is important to see this sort of straight talking, precisely because of the executive order last week that conflated criticism of the government with terrorism.

29.09.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8867    πŸ” 2127    πŸ’¬ 58    πŸ“Œ 34

Break habits!

Start the day by thinking "may you be happy, healthy, peaceful, free"

...Aiming that intention towards all beings equally, including yourself.

Whatever is happening in the world is happening. You have a choice of how your inner world looks.

28.09.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free

Despite external conditions

#metta

21.09.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dave Whamond Popular, Daryl Cagle's Political Cartoonists Index

cagle.com/dave-whamond

21.09.2025 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You cannot reach a state of mind that is calm, equanimous and compassionate through means that are rushed and full of stress.

Find joy in your practice and be patient.

#meditation #mindfulness

18.09.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

May you all be peaceful on this perfect day. Everything is just as it is.

Be happy! Be mindful. #metta

25.08.2025 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unmask ICE.

09.07.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3706    πŸ” 1171    πŸ’¬ 281    πŸ“Œ 105

I chose metta over money. I'm going on an intensive #metta #jhana retreat for 3.5 months starting in Dec.

May you all be happy, healthy, peaceful and free!

02.07.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wavering between going on retreat for 3.5 months early next year, or working harder and earning more. This is the first time I haven't been 100% all in that the retreat is the better option.

I'll decide on Wednesday.

#metta #vipassana #BeHappy

20.06.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HUGE peaceful joyful march in Seattle

14.06.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Spiritual practice does not exempt you from participating in Democracy, social movements etc.

Yes, it's good to drop out at times and focus inwards. But this is partly to build strength, equanimity and clear vision so you can act more effectively in the world.

#resist #metta #nokings

14.06.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Gilead in FORT WORTH, TX

#NoKingsDay

14.06.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 21622    πŸ” 5820    πŸ’¬ 407    πŸ“Œ 332

Hope everyone will be getting out tomorrow to support Democracy and rule of law.

No Kings!

#BeHappy. Be Peaceful. Be firm. Be strong.

#metta

14.06.2025 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊

09.06.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 38763    πŸ” 10737    πŸ’¬ 1254    πŸ“Œ 1056

Another travel day. A perfect opportunity to wish peace, ease and contentment for all of the passengers in the airport and on the plane.

May you all #BeHappy

#metta

04.06.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Permeability: Reframing What Meditation Is About | Ajahn Karunadhammo
YouTube video by Abhayagiri Permeability: Reframing What Meditation Is About | Ajahn Karunadhammo

A nice short talk about mindfulness vs jhanas

May you all have a happy and peaceful day

youtu.be/UaSZ754XCaA?...

02.06.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Another city

More masses of people to wish well for

May you all be happy, healthy, peaceful and free

I radiate peaceful #metta to you all

The best drug is love!

#BeHappy

05.05.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just finished leading a 10 day #Vipassana retreat. It was so rewarding to connect to people in this way and to offer a gift that will help them for the rest of their lives. Such a good use of 10 days!

I am radiating #metta to you all.

May you all #BeHappy

26.04.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Airport #metta

Watching all the people and wishing:

May you be happy
May you be healthy
May you be at ease

Like a light shining equally on everyone. May you #BeHappy

14.04.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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