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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · 1d

One of the best aspects of #Buddhism in #America, imho, is its openness to building connections across whatever divides are out there--suffering anywhere is suffering we vow to overcome. Thanks @maiaduerr.bsky.social for this piece at @buddhistdoor.bsky.social

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Buddhist Solidarity with Apache Stronghold - Buddhistdoor Global

At Oak Flat, Buddhist practitioners stand with Apache Stronghold to defend Indigenous sacred land, bringing compassion and awareness to the front lines of environmental justice

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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 11d

"...To be effective you have to keep coming back. You have to turn up where it counts. You have to make a nuisance of yourself. You must be noisy, obstructive, annoying. One by one, all these rights have been struck down....
The moment protest ceases to be effective is the moment democracy dies."

George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11d

How the Labour government would have banned the Labour movement.
My latest column.
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Here’s what you need to know about Starmer’s illiberal protest curbs: they would have killed the Labour party at birth | George Monbiot

The rights we enjoy in the UK, and the movement the PM purports to lead, were built on protest. Those rights are in dire peril, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · 14d

How can Buddhists live their value in national and global politics?

"These are key ideas in Buddhist ethical thought that...deserve to be defended by their rightful stewards in the form of involved and concerned Buddhists."

Read more:
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Buddhistdoor View: The Wise and Compassionate Way to Shape Government - Buddhistdoor Global

A philosophical battle looms between Buddhists that see the first precept as essential and Buddhists who see war as acceptable in some cases

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · 22d

The latest on #Buddhism and #war (and #genocide) from Brian Victoria.

"the reader is left to ponder the appropriateness of... Buddhist clerics... who have offered words of comfort and support to soldiers engaged in killing their fellow sentient beings."

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The Prospect of Buddhist Complicity in Genocide, Part Two - Buddhistdoor Global

Brian Victoria delves deeper into the difficult conundrum of Buddhist chaplains active on the frontlines of military ideology and warfare

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · Sep 18

This is really important work from @bescofield.bsky.social . Like most folks, I don't like seeing accounts of abuse in #Buddhism in the news. But if abuse happens, people need to know.

May all potentially abusive teachers be warned.

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Secrets of Shambhala: Feeding Tsultrim Allione's Demons

Former members of Tara Mandala accuse its founder Tsultrim Allione of abuse behavior and running a highly toxic work environment.

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · Sep 17

This was wonderful! Thank you so much for your writing 🙏🙏🙏

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · Sep 17

"In today’s world, we face numerous social and economic pressures to prioritize our own desires... Capitalism breeds a culture in which we desire to be “one step ahead” of everyone..."

#Buddhist #wisdom for our #anxiety filled lives.

www.buddhistdoor.net/features/tir...

Tired of Overthinking? Try Not Thinking About Yourself - Buddhistdoor Global

How meditating on maitri and committing to helping others can give perspective and clear the mind of self-centric overthinking

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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · Sep 15

"I was the last remaining Black full-time opinion columnist at the Post [...] What happened to me is part of a broader purge of Black voices from academia, business, government, and media — a historical pattern as dangerous as it is shameful — and tragic."

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · Sep 15

Some personal news:

I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Thread incoming.

substack.com/@karenattiah...

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.

I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.

substack.com

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · Sep 15

“Life is too short to not say exactly what you mean. All the time.” Jesse Welles

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Jesse Welles accepting the Spirit of Americana Award and playing War Isn't Murder

YouTube video by Tarot Readings From a Bitch

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · Sep 15

“Fuck ICE and free Palestine,” Hannah Einbinder said while accepting her award at the #Emmys, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemning ICE while wearing an #Artists4Ceasefire pin onstage.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) @buddhistdoor.bsky.social · Sep 12

BDG feature: An Artist’s Life: Ruth Asawa, Part Two

🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/msv5cruf

#Art #Artists #ContemporaryArt #Creativity #JapaneseAmerican #RuthAsawa

An Artist’s Life: Ruth Asawa, Part Two - Buddhistdoor Global

Ruth Asawa’s life and work show the meeting of art, mindfulness, and resilience

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Sep 12

Vaccines work. Period.

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · Sep 1

Kudos, Melvin McLeod, for a tremendous life serving Dharma and building Sangha in the English-speaking world! A bit of retirement is well-deserved 🙏🙏🙏

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Founding Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod becomes Lion’s Roar’s First Editor at Large

After more than 30 years with Lion’s Roar, our editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod is stepping into the role of editor at large.

www.lionsroar.com

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Aug 27

There’s something afoot in Iowa! Second flip of a GOP state seat there this year. Well done!

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Climate News @climatenews.bsky.social · Aug 27

We have a planet.

We have an atmosphere around it.

We are fucking it up.

We need to stop it.

Thanks.

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Buddhist Women: Drukpa Nuns Visit Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena at the Mahabodhi Devachan Campus in Ladakh - Buddhistdoor Global

Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena, founder of the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Ladakh, warmly welcomed nuns from Drukpa Odsal Chosling Nunnery.

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Dr. Nick Posegay @nposegay.bsky.social · Aug 27

There will be many casualties from UChicago ending ('pausing') PhD admissions in Humantities, but one which I am keenly aware of: this is close to a death sentence for teaching cuneiform in the United States (esp. Sumerian, Hittite, Elamite, Eblaite, Luwian) and it will affect the whole world.

Annette Yoshiko Reed @annetteyreed.bsky.social · Aug 27

“Chicago has long helped to keep alive tiny fields & esoteric areas of humanistic study... Without the univ’s support, & the continued training of grad students who can keep these bodies of kn going, entire spheres of human learning might eventually blink out.” www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...

If the University of Chicago Won’t Defend the Humanities, Who Will?

Why it matters that the University of Chicago is pausing admissions to doctoral programs in literature, philosophy, the arts, and languages

www.theatlantic.com

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · Aug 27

Why I'll always be a "dog person" :)

Blue Wave @votebiue.bsky.social · Aug 26

For all the dog lovers. This is a classic. Worth seeing again.

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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) @buddhistdoor.bsky.social · Aug 26

BDG news: Myanmar Junta to Demolish Buddhist Monasteries Under Pretext of “Archaeological Excavations”

🔗 Read more at BDG: tinyurl.com/y6j6wuj

#Buddhism #Theravada #Myanmar #Burma #Junta #Archaeology #BuddhistTemple #BuddhistHeritage #War #Oppression #MilitaryGovernment

Myanmar Junta to Demolish Buddhist Monasteries Under Pretext of “Archaeological Excavations” - Buddhistdoor Global

The Myanmar central government confirmed plans to raze Christian and Buddhist landmarks in Taungoo, echoing a wider pattern of attacks on religious institutions since the 2021 coup

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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) @buddhistdoor.bsky.social · Aug 22

BDG news: Government of Bhutan to Host Landmark Global Peace Prayer Festival in November

🔗 Read more at BDG: tinyurl.com/3rrsavus

#Buddhism #Bhutan #Vajrayana #Thimphu #Peace #Happiness #Prayerfestival #GlobalPeacePrayerFestival #Buddha

Government of Bhutan to Host Landmark Global Peace Prayer Festival in November - Buddhistdoor Global

The government of the Kingdom of Bhutan has announced that it will host a Global Peace Prayer Festival in the capital Thimphu from 4–17 November.

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'm pleased to see the latest wonderful piece up from BDG contributor Maia Duerr - focusing on the life and anti-racism work of Erica Sherover-Marcuse, who I didn't know before (though I certainly recognized the surname from philosophy studies...).

Have a look:

www.buddhistdoor.net/features/dha...

Dharma and Diversity: Unlearning Racism - Buddhistdoor Global

What does the goal of being "awake" or "woke" in Buddhist practice mean in a society structured around ignorance and racism?

www.buddhistdoor.net

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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) @buddhistdoor.bsky.social · Aug 20

BDG on YouTube: Death Dhamma Podcast: Finding Calm in the Chaos: Buddhist Tools for Anxiety and Angst

🔗 Explore more at BDG: youtu.be/CCjkIIiM1jc

#Buddhism #Dharma #Podcast #Impermanence #Change #Spirituality #Mindfulness #Liberation #Equanimity #Acceptance #Wisdom

Death Dhamma Podcast: Finding Calm in the Chaos: Buddhist Tools for Anxiety and Angst

YouTube video by BDG: Buddhistdoor Global

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Justin Whitaker @justinwhitaker.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm not sure which label confuses my sense of self more, being called "old" or being called a "leader." Ah well. 8 Worldly Winds and all that.

#Buddhism #WesternBuddhism #Dharma

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The Question: “What in Buddhism have you changed your mind about, and why?”

Gen X Buddhists answer

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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) @buddhistdoor.bsky.social · Aug 13

BDG news: Tibetan Nuns Project Seeks to Improve Accommodation for Elderly Nuns at Dolma Ling Nunnery in Dharamsala

🔗 Read more at BDG: tinyurl.com/me255akk

#Buddhism #TibetanBuddhism #Geshema #FemaleEducation #FemaleEmpowerment #BuddhistNun #BuddhistWomen #Dharamsala #DalaiLama #Women

Tibetan Nuns Project Seeks to Improve Accommodation for Elderly Nuns at Dolma Ling Nunnery in Dharamsala - Buddhistdoor Global

The Tibetan Nuns Project (TNP) is seeking to provide accommodation for 40 elderly nuns residing at Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institute.

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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) @buddhistdoor.bsky.social · Aug 14

Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: Hozan Alan Senauke (1947–2024)

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#Buddhism #Buddha #Zen #JapaneseBuddhism #Dharma #INEB #Berkeley #EngagedBuddhism #Compassion #Mindfulness #Meditation #Liberation #Wisdom #Awakening #Spirituality

Buddhistdoor Quote for Today:

Life has no particular meaning. Or it is far beyond my ability to see the entirety of it. The question is: What will I do with the life that has been given to me? Will I serve life, and all that is in it? Or will I wait to be served? Moment by moment, breath by breath, I face this choice. — Hozan Alan Senauke (1947–2024)

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