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Morning Star Dhamma

@dhammametta.bsky.social

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Father, writer, meditator, traveler, how many labels do we really need? #dhamma #buddhism #meditation

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · Mar 2

Beliefs are like shoes. Mine fit me, not you, but that doesn't make your feet bad. Old shoes fall apart. New shoes need breaking in.

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 5h

One small step each day, no matter the setbacks, no matter how long the road seems. Every breath a fresh opportunity to try again.

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Words Finally Spoken @wordsfinallyspoken.bsky.social · 17h

“Before you call yourself a Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu or any other theology, learn to be human first.”
― Shannon L. Alder

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 1d

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Art for Peace Studio @artforpeacestudio.bsky.social · 1d

Healing is when you stop telling the story that broke you, and start living the story that rebuilt you.

#art #watercolor #watercolorartist #Buddhism #healing #abstractart #painter

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 1d

“Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It focuses on the deep interconnection between mind and body, which can be experienced directly by disciplined attention to the physical sensations that form the life of the body….”

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Vipassana Meditation

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 2d

“Respect, humility,
contentment, gratitude,
hearing the Dhamma on timely occasions:
This is the highest protection.”

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Khp 5 Maṅgala Sutta — Protection | sutta on dhammatalks.org

Theravada Buddhist Sutta from the Pāli Canon

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 2d

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No-self or Not-self?

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 3d

The greatest danger is born of greed, hate & delusion. Through generosity, compassion & wisdom, may all beings be safe.

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JZ Murdock @jzmurdock.bsky.social · 3d

The Four Wise Monkeys: How a Buddhist Lesson Became a Global Symbol
#Murdockinations #blog
jzmurdock.blogspot.com/2025/10/four...

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 4d

Life is as stable as a sheet of glass on a snowy hilltop.

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 4d

It’s not so important whether we label “Buddhism” as a religion or not (though for many people, it is one). The important part is experiencing for oneself the benefit of actually putting Dharma/Dhamma into practice in our lives. We can see that this benefits self and others. Best wishes.

Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 5d

Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 6d

In this world of blame and fame, best to understand both as fleeting and not worth clinging to.

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Wabi Sabi Mind 🪷 @wabisabimind.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 7d

Daily #wabisabi #zen #buddhism 🙏

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 7d

Every single person who ever walked the Earth
experienced this very same in-breath, this out-breath,
same sun, same moon,
same birth, old age, sickness, death.
All the most enlightened people share this with you,
and all the fools.
You are not alone in what you are going through.
Sympathy abounds.

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 7d

That peace and happiness you seek is available right here and now, believe it or not.

Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 8d

Through self-help, we help others. In helping others, we help ourselves.
#metta #compassion #wisdom

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Gemsofindology GoI @gemsofindology.bsky.social · 9d

Buddha with Radiate Halo and Mandorla without curly hairs
Pakistan
6th century ce

Buddha with Radiate Halo and Mandorla Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) 6th century

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 9d

Distraction can become an addiction for one who doesn’t pay attention.

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 10d

This breath is a voice we might seldom hear, always with us, expressing our felt reality with natural wisdom, constantly speaking to us. Try taking a moment to listen.

Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 10d

We alone are responsible for our own state of mind. Life is full of challenges, misery, slights, injuries, provocations — there’s no avoiding it. May we be empowered through meeting all this fully aware, with intentional self-care, and by doing the right thing.

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 11d

Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 12d

Risk is an illusion bound up with fear and desire. Never fear doing the right thing.

Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 13d

"Maha-mangala Sutta: Blessings" (Sn 2.4), translated from the Pali by Piyadassi Thera. Access to Insight (BCBS Edition), 30 November 2013, www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/...

Maha-mangala Sutta: Blessings

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Morning Star Dhamma @dhammametta.bsky.social · 13d

"To support one's father and mother; to cherish one's wife and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupations — this is the highest blessing.”

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