@drravenwin95421.bsky.social
#Repeal_BTact1949
Mahabodhi temple trust is dominated by Hindus & they aren't ceding control rightfully over to Buddhists!
Buddhists are agitating since 1891, that is still ongoing, recently monks began hunger strike!
@otomura8.bsky.social @audreytruschke.bsky.social @londonerabroad.bsky.social
Mahabodhi temple trust is dominated by Hindus & they aren't ceding control rightfully over to Buddhists!
Buddhists are agitating since 1891, that is still ongoing, recently monks began hunger strike!
@otomura8.bsky.social @audreytruschke.bsky.social @londonerabroad.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#Repeal_BTact1949
Mahabodhi temple trust is dominated by Hindus & they aren't ceding control rightfully over to Buddhists!
Buddhists are agitating since 1891, that is still ongoing, recently monks began hunger strike!
@otomura8.bsky.social @audreytruschke.bsky.social @londonerabroad.bsky.social
Mahabodhi temple trust is dominated by Hindus & they aren't ceding control rightfully over to Buddhists!
Buddhists are agitating since 1891, that is still ongoing, recently monks began hunger strike!
@otomura8.bsky.social @audreytruschke.bsky.social @londonerabroad.bsky.social
@audreytruschke.bsky.social @comradeinji.bsky.social @thebadromance.bsky.social See how USAID was being funneled into the coffers of Hindutva politicians! US Taxpayers were unwittingly feeding Hindutva
Recently Politician Smriti Irani a prominent BJP leader came in limelight for her USAID connection
Recently Politician Smriti Irani a prominent BJP leader came in limelight for her USAID connection
February 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
@audreytruschke.bsky.social @comradeinji.bsky.social @thebadromance.bsky.social See how USAID was being funneled into the coffers of Hindutva politicians! US Taxpayers were unwittingly feeding Hindutva
Recently Politician Smriti Irani a prominent BJP leader came in limelight for her USAID connection
Recently Politician Smriti Irani a prominent BJP leader came in limelight for her USAID connection
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Kshama Sawant has forced Indian government officials to admit:
(1) India maintains a politically-motivated visa-bar list
(2) that list includes Americans who have advocated for civil rights in the US
This highlights the BJP's fear and concern with overseas events
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
(1) India maintains a politically-motivated visa-bar list
(2) that list includes Americans who have advocated for civil rights in the US
This highlights the BJP's fear and concern with overseas events
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
Kshama Sawant: The Indian-American politician on ‘rejection list‘
Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant denied emergency visa by India to visit ailing mother in Bengaluru.
www.thehindu.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Kshama Sawant has forced Indian government officials to admit:
(1) India maintains a politically-motivated visa-bar list
(2) that list includes Americans who have advocated for civil rights in the US
This highlights the BJP's fear and concern with overseas events
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
(1) India maintains a politically-motivated visa-bar list
(2) that list includes Americans who have advocated for civil rights in the US
This highlights the BJP's fear and concern with overseas events
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
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A scholar of fascism and authoritarianism on Tulsi Gabbard -- She's perfect for Trump's anti-democratic vision.
Notable are the several mentions of Hindu nationalism in this piece. Gabbard is supported by this far-right movement in America. It's dangerous for us all
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...
Notable are the several mentions of Hindu nationalism in this piece. Gabbard is supported by this far-right movement in America. It's dangerous for us all
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...
Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard Fits Right Into Trump’s Vision for America
Perhaps none of President Trump’s picks for his new cabinet embody his worldview better than former Representative Tulsi Gabbard.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A scholar of fascism and authoritarianism on Tulsi Gabbard -- She's perfect for Trump's anti-democratic vision.
Notable are the several mentions of Hindu nationalism in this piece. Gabbard is supported by this far-right movement in America. It's dangerous for us all
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...
Notable are the several mentions of Hindu nationalism in this piece. Gabbard is supported by this far-right movement in America. It's dangerous for us all
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...
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We are already at that phase of the Trump presidency once again where LITERAL native Americans have to live in fear of deportation (to??) for not having paperwork acceptable to white men.
January 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We are already at that phase of the Trump presidency once again where LITERAL native Americans have to live in fear of deportation (to??) for not having paperwork acceptable to white men.
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Fascinating example here of how US-based Hindu nationalists use of rhetoric that is at odds with their right-wing ideology costs them, dearly.
Brief 🧵 #Hindutva #farright #rightwing
Brief 🧵 #Hindutva #farright #rightwing
January 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Fascinating example here of how US-based Hindu nationalists use of rhetoric that is at odds with their right-wing ideology costs them, dearly.
Brief 🧵 #Hindutva #farright #rightwing
Brief 🧵 #Hindutva #farright #rightwing
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A Nazi salute on stage, which invokes racism, hate, and horror. Welcome to Trump’s America.
January 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A Nazi salute on stage, which invokes racism, hate, and horror. Welcome to Trump’s America.
Humble request to please support Ashok meghwal, X handle: @AshokMeghwal_ His family suffered caste atrocity from Upper caste rajputs, his mom & pregnant sister were brutally beaten and despite video, court acquitted all
@audreytruschke.bsky.social @thebadromance.bsky.social @comradeinji.bsky.social
@audreytruschke.bsky.social @thebadromance.bsky.social @comradeinji.bsky.social
January 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Humble request to please support Ashok meghwal, X handle: @AshokMeghwal_ His family suffered caste atrocity from Upper caste rajputs, his mom & pregnant sister were brutally beaten and despite video, court acquitted all
@audreytruschke.bsky.social @thebadromance.bsky.social @comradeinji.bsky.social
@audreytruschke.bsky.social @thebadromance.bsky.social @comradeinji.bsky.social
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“If the policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste, and your clients believe that their faith prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste, then where’s the conflict here that causes injury to your clients?”
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/... #caste #highered #religion
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/... #caste #highered #religion
Appeal Over University Caste Bias Ban Encounters 9th Cir. Doubts
A federal appeals court panel expressed skepticism Thursday over two Hindu professors’ claims that their California university’s addition of caste to its anti-discrimination policy violated their cons...
news.bloomberglaw.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“If the policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste, and your clients believe that their faith prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste, then where’s the conflict here that causes injury to your clients?”
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/... #caste #highered #religion
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/... #caste #highered #religion
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Avalokitesvara - The Dancing Bodhisattva:
A Buddhist manuscript from South-east Bengal illustrates various forms of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara as a dancer.
Wearing typical anklets, the dance of Avalokitesvara (or Bodhisattvas) is usually associated with joy and new beginnings.
#Buddhism
#Art
A Buddhist manuscript from South-east Bengal illustrates various forms of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara as a dancer.
Wearing typical anklets, the dance of Avalokitesvara (or Bodhisattvas) is usually associated with joy and new beginnings.
#Buddhism
#Art
January 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Rutgers bans caste-based discrimination across all campuses!
Rutgers also outlines further steps for reporting, collecting more data about caste on campus, and developing trainings.
This took a lot of work & is a big win for caste equity! laborrelations.rutgers.edu/updates-anno... #caste #Rutgers
Rutgers also outlines further steps for reporting, collecting more data about caste on campus, and developing trainings.
This took a lot of work & is a big win for caste equity! laborrelations.rutgers.edu/updates-anno... #caste #Rutgers
Updates and Announcements | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers UniversityClose SearchSearchOpen SearchOpen SearchOpen SearchOpen MenuClose
laborrelations.rutgers.edu
January 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Rutgers bans caste-based discrimination across all campuses!
Rutgers also outlines further steps for reporting, collecting more data about caste on campus, and developing trainings.
This took a lot of work & is a big win for caste equity! laborrelations.rutgers.edu/updates-anno... #caste #Rutgers
Rutgers also outlines further steps for reporting, collecting more data about caste on campus, and developing trainings.
This took a lot of work & is a big win for caste equity! laborrelations.rutgers.edu/updates-anno... #caste #Rutgers
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Angels:
Winged angels painted inside a Buddhist niche from Hadda represent an interesting fusion of Western and Buddhist artistic traditions. These figures were discovered in the archaeological site of Hadda in Afghanistan, which was an important center of Greco-Buddhist art.
#Buddhism
#Archaeology
Winged angels painted inside a Buddhist niche from Hadda represent an interesting fusion of Western and Buddhist artistic traditions. These figures were discovered in the archaeological site of Hadda in Afghanistan, which was an important center of Greco-Buddhist art.
#Buddhism
#Archaeology
January 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Angels:
Winged angels painted inside a Buddhist niche from Hadda represent an interesting fusion of Western and Buddhist artistic traditions. These figures were discovered in the archaeological site of Hadda in Afghanistan, which was an important center of Greco-Buddhist art.
#Buddhism
#Archaeology
Winged angels painted inside a Buddhist niche from Hadda represent an interesting fusion of Western and Buddhist artistic traditions. These figures were discovered in the archaeological site of Hadda in Afghanistan, which was an important center of Greco-Buddhist art.
#Buddhism
#Archaeology
Kesaria Stupa of Bihar, India, among the largest of Buddhist stupas is in danger of encroachment by local Hindu faiths.
Extremely disappointed that international scholars and Buddhist communities don't raise voice when their heritage is invaded in such manner.
Extremely disappointed that international scholars and Buddhist communities don't raise voice when their heritage is invaded in such manner.
December 30, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Kesaria Stupa of Bihar, India, among the largest of Buddhist stupas is in danger of encroachment by local Hindu faiths.
Extremely disappointed that international scholars and Buddhist communities don't raise voice when their heritage is invaded in such manner.
Extremely disappointed that international scholars and Buddhist communities don't raise voice when their heritage is invaded in such manner.
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Gift, Wealth And Bliss:
Arogyaparama labha
Santutthiparamam dhanam
Vissasaparama nati
Nibbanam paramam sukham.
Health is the greatest gift, Contentment is the greatest wealth, a trusted friend is the best relative, Nibbana is the greatest bliss.
- Dhammapada
#Buddhism
#Harmony
#Compassion
Arogyaparama labha
Santutthiparamam dhanam
Vissasaparama nati
Nibbanam paramam sukham.
Health is the greatest gift, Contentment is the greatest wealth, a trusted friend is the best relative, Nibbana is the greatest bliss.
- Dhammapada
#Buddhism
#Harmony
#Compassion
December 13, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Gift, Wealth And Bliss:
Arogyaparama labha
Santutthiparamam dhanam
Vissasaparama nati
Nibbanam paramam sukham.
Health is the greatest gift, Contentment is the greatest wealth, a trusted friend is the best relative, Nibbana is the greatest bliss.
- Dhammapada
#Buddhism
#Harmony
#Compassion
Arogyaparama labha
Santutthiparamam dhanam
Vissasaparama nati
Nibbanam paramam sukham.
Health is the greatest gift, Contentment is the greatest wealth, a trusted friend is the best relative, Nibbana is the greatest bliss.
- Dhammapada
#Buddhism
#Harmony
#Compassion
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Nice news coverage of a recent report on a far-right Hindu supremacist group that operates in America -- promoting intolerance and India's Modi government agenda points -- by falsely claiming to represent a broad-based religious community.
prismreports.org/2024/12/09/h...
prismreports.org/2024/12/09/h...
Hindu American Foundation accused of weaponizing victimhood
Research by Savera shows how HAF uses civil rights language around “Hinduphobia” to fight policies such as banning caste discrimination
prismreports.org
December 11, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Nice news coverage of a recent report on a far-right Hindu supremacist group that operates in America -- promoting intolerance and India's Modi government agenda points -- by falsely claiming to represent a broad-based religious community.
prismreports.org/2024/12/09/h...
prismreports.org/2024/12/09/h...
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The Three Jewels:
The Buddha, Dhamma, and the Sangha, are called 'The Three Jewels' (Tiratana) on account of their matchless purity, and to a Buddhist, the most precious objects in the world. These Three Jewels' also form the 'Threefold Refuge' (Tisarana) of the Buddhist.
bsky.app/profile/arti...
The Buddha, Dhamma, and the Sangha, are called 'The Three Jewels' (Tiratana) on account of their matchless purity, and to a Buddhist, the most precious objects in the world. These Three Jewels' also form the 'Threefold Refuge' (Tisarana) of the Buddhist.
bsky.app/profile/arti...
December 10, 2024 at 4:09 PM
The Three Jewels:
The Buddha, Dhamma, and the Sangha, are called 'The Three Jewels' (Tiratana) on account of their matchless purity, and to a Buddhist, the most precious objects in the world. These Three Jewels' also form the 'Threefold Refuge' (Tisarana) of the Buddhist.
bsky.app/profile/arti...
The Buddha, Dhamma, and the Sangha, are called 'The Three Jewels' (Tiratana) on account of their matchless purity, and to a Buddhist, the most precious objects in the world. These Three Jewels' also form the 'Threefold Refuge' (Tisarana) of the Buddhist.
bsky.app/profile/arti...
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Saddhamma:
"The way or Path of Truth taught by the Buddha is called 'Good Dharma' or True Dharma' (Sad-dhamma)."
This Dhamma is beneficial in the beginning, beneficial in the middle, and beneficial in the end, hence it is called Saddhamma, or Saddharma.
"According to Nagarjuna,
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#Buddhism
"The way or Path of Truth taught by the Buddha is called 'Good Dharma' or True Dharma' (Sad-dhamma)."
This Dhamma is beneficial in the beginning, beneficial in the middle, and beneficial in the end, hence it is called Saddhamma, or Saddharma.
"According to Nagarjuna,
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#Buddhism
December 8, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Saddhamma:
"The way or Path of Truth taught by the Buddha is called 'Good Dharma' or True Dharma' (Sad-dhamma)."
This Dhamma is beneficial in the beginning, beneficial in the middle, and beneficial in the end, hence it is called Saddhamma, or Saddharma.
"According to Nagarjuna,
1/
#Buddhism
"The way or Path of Truth taught by the Buddha is called 'Good Dharma' or True Dharma' (Sad-dhamma)."
This Dhamma is beneficial in the beginning, beneficial in the middle, and beneficial in the end, hence it is called Saddhamma, or Saddharma.
"According to Nagarjuna,
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#Buddhism
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Dec. 6, 2024 marks 32 years after the destruction of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, a dark day for India. And so I reshare this piece on more recent developments at the site, from late 2019:
caravanmagazine.in/religion/ayo... #Ayodhya #BabriMasjid #Hindutva #injustice
caravanmagazine.in/religion/ayo... #Ayodhya #BabriMasjid #Hindutva #injustice
The Ayodhya verdict is a cornerstone of the Hindu Rashtra
The judgment does a poor job of grappling with historical evidence, often making assertions that echo broader Hindutva strategies for subverting history.
caravanmagazine.in
December 6, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Dec. 6, 2024 marks 32 years after the destruction of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, a dark day for India. And so I reshare this piece on more recent developments at the site, from late 2019:
caravanmagazine.in/religion/ayo... #Ayodhya #BabriMasjid #Hindutva #injustice
caravanmagazine.in/religion/ayo... #Ayodhya #BabriMasjid #Hindutva #injustice
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Tribute to the Boddhisattva Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his Parinibbana day. He was Prophetic even till today and all his warnings are coming true.
We must introspect on his Teachings and our strategies as we have clearly failed him as a Nation and a Society.
We must introspect on his Teachings and our strategies as we have clearly failed him as a Nation and a Society.
December 6, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Tribute to the Boddhisattva Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his Parinibbana day. He was Prophetic even till today and all his warnings are coming true.
We must introspect on his Teachings and our strategies as we have clearly failed him as a Nation and a Society.
We must introspect on his Teachings and our strategies as we have clearly failed him as a Nation and a Society.
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The petition to survey the #Sambhal Mosque by Allahabad High Court was quicker than Arnab's Bail, right!?
This speed of Judiciary is always missing usually. Says a lot about the State sponsored Riot. Mockery of the System today.
This speed of Judiciary is always missing usually. Says a lot about the State sponsored Riot. Mockery of the System today.
December 1, 2024 at 10:36 AM
The petition to survey the #Sambhal Mosque by Allahabad High Court was quicker than Arnab's Bail, right!?
This speed of Judiciary is always missing usually. Says a lot about the State sponsored Riot. Mockery of the System today.
This speed of Judiciary is always missing usually. Says a lot about the State sponsored Riot. Mockery of the System today.
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No Historian(Left/Right/Centre) questions the Historicity of Vedic Era. However, people like Dr. Bronkhorst, Patrick Olivelle has questioned the Historicity of Brahminism. In fact, the Indian Subcontinent had a Sramanic Culture early on. Brahminism came very late.
December 2, 2024 at 4:30 PM
No Historian(Left/Right/Centre) questions the Historicity of Vedic Era. However, people like Dr. Bronkhorst, Patrick Olivelle has questioned the Historicity of Brahminism. In fact, the Indian Subcontinent had a Sramanic Culture early on. Brahminism came very late.
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The Indian Historians are carefully curating a Historical Propaganda to install Vedic Era in the Past which has no historical evidence to support it except Rigveda itself.
But Linguistics debunks the Historicity of Sanskrit itself which is RigVeda composed of.
But Linguistics debunks the Historicity of Sanskrit itself which is RigVeda composed of.
All evidence at present --linguistic, material, genetic -- points to the Indus Civilization predating the Indo-European speaking migrations into the subcontinent.
That means, the IVC was neither Hindu nor Brahminical.
Hindu nationalists (the pro-"Saraswati" folks) dislike this for many reasons...
That means, the IVC was neither Hindu nor Brahminical.
Hindu nationalists (the pro-"Saraswati" folks) dislike this for many reasons...
December 2, 2024 at 4:30 PM
The Indian Historians are carefully curating a Historical Propaganda to install Vedic Era in the Past which has no historical evidence to support it except Rigveda itself.
But Linguistics debunks the Historicity of Sanskrit itself which is RigVeda composed of.
But Linguistics debunks the Historicity of Sanskrit itself which is RigVeda composed of.
In Bhadrakali Temple, Ithkhori, Jharkhand, many Buddhist artifacts exist, all controlled by the Temple Trust! Yet only a token Buddha statue is hidden behind the complex as if to censor. Indian Govt. doesn't care one bit about such heritage, will international Buddhists be same?
November 26, 2024 at 5:25 PM
In Bhadrakali Temple, Ithkhori, Jharkhand, many Buddhist artifacts exist, all controlled by the Temple Trust! Yet only a token Buddha statue is hidden behind the complex as if to censor. Indian Govt. doesn't care one bit about such heritage, will international Buddhists be same?
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Happy #ConstitutionDay! Another day to remember what Babasaheb has given to all Indians-a document that promises Liberty,true Equality and fraternity! Jai Bhim 💙
November 26, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Happy #ConstitutionDay! Another day to remember what Babasaheb has given to all Indians-a document that promises Liberty,true Equality and fraternity! Jai Bhim 💙