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Be Kind

@bekindman.bsky.social

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A peaceful refuge in the eye of the storm Serious Vipassana Meditator. Radiator of Metta, Bastion of Equanimity. Nomad. It's a practice. #Mahasi #Vipassana #Meditation #Metta #Mindfulness #Buddhism #Jhana #BeHappy #BeKind #itsapractice

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · 1d

Another reminder, for myself as much as anyone, to radiate kindness towards all beings.

You are safe here.

May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free.

#metta

Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · 9d

Good talk on #metta

youtu.be/-vj6F50aDvo?...

2025 Mett Sutta 1

YouTube video by BAUS Chuang Yen Monastery

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · 10d

Once again I am posting to remind myself to practice #metta... All day long, remembering to radiate kindness to everyone I see.

May you be happy!

Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · 24d

I have a hard time switching from #Vipassana to #metta - or at least remembering to practice metta. I voice recorded the Metta Sutta (attached ) to play back to myself a few times a day as a reminder.

May you all be happy and kind

www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/...

Karaniya Metta Sutta: The Buddha's Words on Loving-Kindness

www.accesstoinsight.org

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 25d

It is important to see this sort of straight talking, precisely because of the executive order last week that conflated criticism of the government with terrorism.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25d

Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · 27d

Break habits!

Start the day by thinking "may you be happy, healthy, peaceful, free"

...Aiming that intention towards all beings equally, including yourself.

Whatever is happening in the world is happening. You have a choice of how your inner world looks.

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Sep 21

May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free

Despite external conditions

#metta

Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Sep 21

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Ohmu @edibleeyebrows.bsky.social · Sep 18

You cannot reach a state of mind that is calm, equanimous and compassionate through means that are rushed and full of stress.

Find joy in your practice and be patient.

#meditation #mindfulness

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Aug 25

May you all be peaceful on this perfect day. Everything is just as it is.

Be happy! Be mindful. #metta

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · Jul 9

Unmask ICE.

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Jul 2

I chose metta over money. I'm going on an intensive #metta #jhana retreat for 3.5 months starting in Dec.

May you all be happy, healthy, peaceful and free!

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Jun 20

Wavering between going on retreat for 3.5 months early next year, or working harder and earning more. This is the first time I haven't been 100% all in that the retreat is the better option.

I'll decide on Wednesday.

#metta #vipassana #BeHappy

Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Jun 14

HUGE peaceful joyful march in Seattle

Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Jun 14

Spiritual practice does not exempt you from participating in Democracy, social movements etc.

Yes, it's good to drop out at times and focus inwards. But this is partly to build strength, equanimity and clear vision so you can act more effectively in the world.

#resist #metta #nokings

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jun 14

Gilead in FORT WORTH, TX

#NoKingsDay

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Jun 14

Hope everyone will be getting out tomorrow to support Democracy and rule of law.

No Kings!

#BeHappy. Be Peaceful. Be firm. Be strong.

#metta

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Jun 9

This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Jun 4

Another travel day. A perfect opportunity to wish peace, ease and contentment for all of the passengers in the airport and on the plane.

May you all #BeHappy

#metta

Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Jun 2

A nice short talk about mindfulness vs jhanas

May you all have a happy and peaceful day

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Permeability: Reframing What Meditation Is About | Ajahn Karunadhammo

YouTube video by Abhayagiri

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · May 5

Another city

More masses of people to wish well for

May you all be happy, healthy, peaceful and free

I radiate peaceful #metta to you all

The best drug is love!

#BeHappy

Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Apr 26

Just finished leading a 10 day #Vipassana retreat. It was so rewarding to connect to people in this way and to offer a gift that will help them for the rest of their lives. Such a good use of 10 days!

I am radiating #metta to you all.

May you all #BeHappy

Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Apr 14

Airport #metta

Watching all the people and wishing:

May you be happy
May you be healthy
May you be at ease

Like a light shining equally on everyone. May you #BeHappy

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Be Kind @bekindman.bsky.social · Apr 14

Taking a red-eye to a 10 day Vipassana meditation retreat that begins tomorrow evening. It's time to give back.

May the yogis practice well and gain the Dhamma on this retreat!

May you all be happy! #metta

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Apr 6

The American people have risen up and they are PISSED AS HELL.
#HandsOff

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