Ben Bell
@benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer...served in Zambia 2003-2005 🇿🇲 ESL Teacher in Seoul, Korea 2007-2009 🇰🇷
Global citizen, pacifist, Buddhist
B.A. in Political Science, Auburn University, class of 1997
Kindness is everything ✨️ ❤️
Global citizen, pacifist, Buddhist
B.A. in Political Science, Auburn University, class of 1997
Kindness is everything ✨️ ❤️
"To awaken in the very early darkness and walk and meditate in the holy quiet is to gather peace unto ourselves to share with others." - author unknown
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"To awaken in the very early darkness and walk and meditate in the holy quiet is to gather peace unto ourselves to share with others." - author unknown
Medicine Buddha Dharani 药师灌顶真言 by Imee Ooi 黄慧音
YouTube video by Imee Ooi黄慧音
youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A timely and relevant book ☸️
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
A timely and relevant book ☸️
Reposted by Ben Bell
BDG feature: Princess Ashi Kesang Choden T. Wangchuck Discusses Monastic Conservation
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/55h5rzx7
#Buddhism #BuddhistArt #BuddhistHeritage #Bhutan #HeritageConservation #Vajrayana #Bhutanese #Monastery
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/55h5rzx7
#Buddhism #BuddhistArt #BuddhistHeritage #Bhutan #HeritageConservation #Vajrayana #Bhutanese #Monastery
Princess Ashi Kesang Choden T. Wangchuck Discusses Monastic Conservation - Buddhistdoor Global
The Zhung Dratshang Preservation and Antiquities Conservation Center supports the preservation and continuity of Bhutan's heritage
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November 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
BDG feature: Princess Ashi Kesang Choden T. Wangchuck Discusses Monastic Conservation
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/55h5rzx7
#Buddhism #BuddhistArt #BuddhistHeritage #Bhutan #HeritageConservation #Vajrayana #Bhutanese #Monastery
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/55h5rzx7
#Buddhism #BuddhistArt #BuddhistHeritage #Bhutan #HeritageConservation #Vajrayana #Bhutanese #Monastery
Reposted by Ben Bell
Today marks the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Düchen, when we commemorate the Buddha’s return to the human realm from the Heaven of the Thirty-Three, where he taught the Dharma to his mother and other celestial beings.
(Artwork: “Teaching His Mother the Dharma,” Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum)
(Artwork: “Teaching His Mother the Dharma,” Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum)
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Today marks the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Düchen, when we commemorate the Buddha’s return to the human realm from the Heaven of the Thirty-Three, where he taught the Dharma to his mother and other celestial beings.
(Artwork: “Teaching His Mother the Dharma,” Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum)
(Artwork: “Teaching His Mother the Dharma,” Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum)
Monday's mix 🎶🎸🎹🥁🪘🎻🎷
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Monday's mix 🎶🎸🎹🥁🪘🎻🎷
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🪷☸️🙏💙
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
🪷☸️🙏💙
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
🪷☸️🙏💙
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
🪷☸️🙏💙
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
🪷☸️🙏💙
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
🪷☸️🙏💙
Homage to Kwan Yin Bodhisattva ☸️ Lotus Sutra, chapter 25
November 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Homage to Kwan Yin Bodhisattva ☸️ Lotus Sutra, chapter 25
Reposted by Ben Bell
The upcoming bhikshuni ordination will be the final segment of the inaugural Global Peace Prayer Festival, now underway in Thimphu, Bhutan, through November 19. The festival welcomes dharma practitioners, teachers, and leaders from all Buddhist traditions and from all over the world.
Over 250 Buddhist Nuns to Receive Full Ordination at Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan
Hundreds of Buddhist nuns will receive full ordination as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan from November 15-19.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The upcoming bhikshuni ordination will be the final segment of the inaugural Global Peace Prayer Festival, now underway in Thimphu, Bhutan, through November 19. The festival welcomes dharma practitioners, teachers, and leaders from all Buddhist traditions and from all over the world.
Reposted by Ben Bell
Beyond preferences is peace...
🪷☸️🙏 om mani padme hum
🪷☸️🙏 om mani padme hum
November 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Beyond preferences is peace...
🪷☸️🙏 om mani padme hum
🪷☸️🙏 om mani padme hum
Namo Kwan Yin Bodhisattva 🪷☸️🙏
November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Namo Kwan Yin Bodhisattva 🪷☸️🙏
Metta Sutra ~ Imee Ooi
☸️ #dharmamusic
☸️ #dharmamusic
Karanīya Mettā Sutta 慈爱经 by Imee Ooi 黄慧音
YouTube video by Imee Ooi黄慧音
youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Metta Sutra ~ Imee Ooi
☸️ #dharmamusic
☸️ #dharmamusic
Anthem of Hope ~ Ryan Farish
#ambientgem
#ambientgem
Anthem of Hope
YouTube video by Ryan Farish - Topic
music.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Anthem of Hope ~ Ryan Farish
#ambientgem
#ambientgem
Reposted by Ben Bell
Viva la Blue Wave 💙✊️🇺🇸😊
(blue songs/bands in celebration of last night's election results)
(blue songs/bands in celebration of last night's election results)
Viva la Blue Wave
blue songs/bands
music.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Viva la Blue Wave 💙✊️🇺🇸😊
(blue songs/bands in celebration of last night's election results)
(blue songs/bands in celebration of last night's election results)
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The remedy for dualistic political opinions is nondualistic human altruism. 🌏 #onehumanfamily
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The remedy for dualistic political opinions is nondualistic human altruism. 🌏 #onehumanfamily
An excellent and timely book...
#ommanipadmehum
#ommanipadmehum
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
An excellent and timely book...
#ommanipadmehum
#ommanipadmehum