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"The Buddha was not just a philosopher; he was a disruptor of identity and power. [...] Fast forward to today, and the teachers, scholars, and participants of [this conference] are taking up this same mantle of disruption, heterodoxy, and awakening themselves and society through unorthodox means."
Attitudes are shifting about Buddhism and Psychedelics
Matteo Pistono reports from the 2025 “Psychedelic Buddhism” conference, held in person at NYC’s New School University and streamed online. The thinking has evolved and is no longer “fringe.”
www.lionsroar.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"The Buddha was not just a philosopher; he was a disruptor of identity and power. [...] Fast forward to today, and the teachers, scholars, and participants of [this conference] are taking up this same mantle of disruption, heterodoxy, and awakening themselves and society through unorthodox means."
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If passed, a new Kentucky state bill (SB-89) would end protections for thousands of miles of headwater ephemeral streams that are critical for slowing floodwaters, filtering pollutants and supporting aquatic ecosystems. Tell your legislators to vote "NO!" on SB-89.
actionnetwork.org/letters/sb89...
actionnetwork.org/letters/sb89...
February 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If passed, a new Kentucky state bill (SB-89) would end protections for thousands of miles of headwater ephemeral streams that are critical for slowing floodwaters, filtering pollutants and supporting aquatic ecosystems. Tell your legislators to vote "NO!" on SB-89.
actionnetwork.org/letters/sb89...
actionnetwork.org/letters/sb89...
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NEXT WEEK'S PATREON:
china pt. 1: a socialist introduction w/ @jasonhickel.bsky.social
china pt. 1: a socialist introduction w/ @jasonhickel.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
NEXT WEEK'S PATREON:
china pt. 1: a socialist introduction w/ @jasonhickel.bsky.social
china pt. 1: a socialist introduction w/ @jasonhickel.bsky.social
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Bhutan, Nepal, Thailand and the Tibetan population in exile are among those likely be affected.
How USAID Cuts Will Impact Buddhist Countries and Communities
Cuts to USAID will have far-reaching consequences worldwide. Here's how Buddhist nations, communities, and refugees might be affected.
www.lionsroar.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Bhutan, Nepal, Thailand and the Tibetan population in exile are among those likely be affected.
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Intense rainfall + thawing ground from warm temperatures = New or worsened #AbandonedMineLand problems. 🚨 But the federal funding freeze is disrupting states' ability to proceed with #MineReclamation.
Read our statement: appvoices.org/2025/02/11/a...
Read our statement: appvoices.org/2025/02/11/a...
Abandoned Mine Land cleanup disrupted by federal funding freeze
As the Appalachian region is experiencing intense rainfall this week, the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is not processing state requests seeking approval for abandoned m...
appvoices.org
February 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Intense rainfall + thawing ground from warm temperatures = New or worsened #AbandonedMineLand problems. 🚨 But the federal funding freeze is disrupting states' ability to proceed with #MineReclamation.
Read our statement: appvoices.org/2025/02/11/a...
Read our statement: appvoices.org/2025/02/11/a...
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The past is only an unreliable memory held in the present.
The future is only a projection of our present conceptions.
The present itself vanishes as soon as we try to grasp it.
So why bother with attempting to establish an illusion of solid ground?
~Dilgo Khyentse
#mindfullness #buddhism
The future is only a projection of our present conceptions.
The present itself vanishes as soon as we try to grasp it.
So why bother with attempting to establish an illusion of solid ground?
~Dilgo Khyentse
#mindfullness #buddhism
December 2, 2024 at 8:57 PM
The past is only an unreliable memory held in the present.
The future is only a projection of our present conceptions.
The present itself vanishes as soon as we try to grasp it.
So why bother with attempting to establish an illusion of solid ground?
~Dilgo Khyentse
#mindfullness #buddhism
The future is only a projection of our present conceptions.
The present itself vanishes as soon as we try to grasp it.
So why bother with attempting to establish an illusion of solid ground?
~Dilgo Khyentse
#mindfullness #buddhism
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In the past few years, hard-working rural and Appalachian communities have come together to put funding from two major federal laws to good use. But right now, all of this progress is at risk. So, it’s time members of Congress hear from YOU.
February 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
In the past few years, hard-working rural and Appalachian communities have come together to put funding from two major federal laws to good use. But right now, all of this progress is at risk. So, it’s time members of Congress hear from YOU.
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The Buddha rarely described his awakening in detail. When asked to explain the nature of his enlightenment, he often remained silent, or he responded in ways that encouraged his followers to look inward rather than cling to his words.
Goodnight everyone look after yourself.
Goodnight everyone look after yourself.
January 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Buddha rarely described his awakening in detail. When asked to explain the nature of his enlightenment, he often remained silent, or he responded in ways that encouraged his followers to look inward rather than cling to his words.
Goodnight everyone look after yourself.
Goodnight everyone look after yourself.
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"Love and compassion can be expanded until they become boundless, genuine, and impartial, making no distinctions between friend, enemy, and stranger. .... Only when our love and compassion have become boundless will they be truly effortless."
The Natural State of Happiness
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche presents five noble qualities that enable us to experience our ever-present natural happiness.
www.lionsroar.com
January 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"Love and compassion can be expanded until they become boundless, genuine, and impartial, making no distinctions between friend, enemy, and stranger. .... Only when our love and compassion have become boundless will they be truly effortless."
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UnitedHealth has overcharged some cancer patients for medicine by over 1,000%.
An FTC report finds that OptumRx, United Health's pharmacy benefit manager, has made billions by charging patients a huge markup for life-saving drugs.
www.yahoo.com/news/unitedh...
An FTC report finds that OptumRx, United Health's pharmacy benefit manager, has made billions by charging patients a huge markup for life-saving drugs.
www.yahoo.com/news/unitedh...
UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged some cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000%
The report is the latest indictment of America’s broken healthcare system.
www.yahoo.com
January 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
UnitedHealth has overcharged some cancer patients for medicine by over 1,000%.
An FTC report finds that OptumRx, United Health's pharmacy benefit manager, has made billions by charging patients a huge markup for life-saving drugs.
www.yahoo.com/news/unitedh...
An FTC report finds that OptumRx, United Health's pharmacy benefit manager, has made billions by charging patients a huge markup for life-saving drugs.
www.yahoo.com/news/unitedh...