John
@rexdad.bsky.social
Political scientist and public administrator.
Also a buddhist cat dad 🙏😺🏳🌈
Also a buddhist cat dad 🙏😺🏳🌈
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Today in US History: On Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granted black men the right to vote. It was passed by Congress on February 26, 1869. Black Americans were set free by the 13th amendment. The 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship.
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February 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today in US History: On Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granted black men the right to vote. It was passed by Congress on February 26, 1869. Black Americans were set free by the 13th amendment. The 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship.
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February 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
What is public policy and why does it matter?
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Policy in 500 Words: what is public policy and why does it matter?
The first thing we do when studying public policy is to try to define it – as, for example, the sum total of government action, from signals of intent to the final outcomes. We then conclude that t…
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January 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
What is public policy and why does it matter?
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DAMASCUS:
1000s of prisoners have been freed from Sednaya prison, now flooding the streets, an monumental moment.
For many, the frantic search begins, desperate to know if their loved ones are among the living or the lost.
Either way, the "human slaughterhouse" is no more.
1000s of prisoners have been freed from Sednaya prison, now flooding the streets, an monumental moment.
For many, the frantic search begins, desperate to know if their loved ones are among the living or the lost.
Either way, the "human slaughterhouse" is no more.
December 8, 2024 at 1:54 AM
DAMASCUS:
1000s of prisoners have been freed from Sednaya prison, now flooding the streets, an monumental moment.
For many, the frantic search begins, desperate to know if their loved ones are among the living or the lost.
Either way, the "human slaughterhouse" is no more.
1000s of prisoners have been freed from Sednaya prison, now flooding the streets, an monumental moment.
For many, the frantic search begins, desperate to know if their loved ones are among the living or the lost.
Either way, the "human slaughterhouse" is no more.
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Q: Does Buddhism say life is suffering?
A: This is not true. Life is not suffering.
Buddhism says we experience “dukkha”, which is best translated as “dissatisfaction”. Buddhism helps us diagnose causes for that dissatisfaction, respond to them, and ultimately solve them.
Bhikku Bodhi explains:
A: This is not true. Life is not suffering.
Buddhism says we experience “dukkha”, which is best translated as “dissatisfaction”. Buddhism helps us diagnose causes for that dissatisfaction, respond to them, and ultimately solve them.
Bhikku Bodhi explains:
November 23, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Q: Does Buddhism say life is suffering?
A: This is not true. Life is not suffering.
Buddhism says we experience “dukkha”, which is best translated as “dissatisfaction”. Buddhism helps us diagnose causes for that dissatisfaction, respond to them, and ultimately solve them.
Bhikku Bodhi explains:
A: This is not true. Life is not suffering.
Buddhism says we experience “dukkha”, which is best translated as “dissatisfaction”. Buddhism helps us diagnose causes for that dissatisfaction, respond to them, and ultimately solve them.
Bhikku Bodhi explains:
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Happy Lhabab Düchen 🙏
Wishing the best and beyond for all beings ❤️
Wishing the best and beyond for all beings ❤️
November 22, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Happy Lhabab Düchen 🙏
Wishing the best and beyond for all beings ❤️
Wishing the best and beyond for all beings ❤️
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First post on Bluesky.
Everyone is the target of Amida Buddha's Vow of infinite compassion, and if you think you are not, than how much more are you. You are good just as you are.
Everyone is the target of Amida Buddha's Vow of infinite compassion, and if you think you are not, than how much more are you. You are good just as you are.
November 20, 2024 at 3:44 AM
First post on Bluesky.
Everyone is the target of Amida Buddha's Vow of infinite compassion, and if you think you are not, than how much more are you. You are good just as you are.
Everyone is the target of Amida Buddha's Vow of infinite compassion, and if you think you are not, than how much more are you. You are good just as you are.
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If anyone finds an orthodox Buddhist starter pack let me know!
This app is a blank slate for the dharma and we need to have a unified Buddhist voice for people to encounter it ☸️🙏🏽
This app is a blank slate for the dharma and we need to have a unified Buddhist voice for people to encounter it ☸️🙏🏽
November 16, 2024 at 11:43 PM
If anyone finds an orthodox Buddhist starter pack let me know!
This app is a blank slate for the dharma and we need to have a unified Buddhist voice for people to encounter it ☸️🙏🏽
This app is a blank slate for the dharma and we need to have a unified Buddhist voice for people to encounter it ☸️🙏🏽
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Namu Amida Bu
Namu Amida Bu
Namu Amida Bu
Namu Amida Bu
Namu Amida Bu
November 16, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Namu Amida Bu
Namu Amida Bu
Namu Amida Bu
Namu Amida Bu
Namu Amida Bu