Oak
@eclecticspirit.bsky.social
Old Millennial dude. Biracial (b/w). Exploring Theravada Buddhism.
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Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
This is the age of RTO and TRO (Return to Office/Temporary Restraining Order).
June 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This is the age of RTO and TRO (Return to Office/Temporary Restraining Order).
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Netanyahu has spent the better part of two decades trying to strong arm the United States into an unprovoked war against Iran and finally found a president stupid enough to do it for him. Unbelievable.
June 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Netanyahu has spent the better part of two decades trying to strong arm the United States into an unprovoked war against Iran and finally found a president stupid enough to do it for him. Unbelievable.
I'm not a perfect person and that's why I'm trying to absorb the Dharma.
June 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I'm not a perfect person and that's why I'm trying to absorb the Dharma.
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Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.
June 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.
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Importantly, Buddhist practice is not about achieving a future state of awakening, as though it were a distant goal. Awakening is already present within us — not as an idea, but as a capacity for direct knowing.
Goodnight everyone sleep tight.
Goodnight everyone sleep tight.
June 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Importantly, Buddhist practice is not about achieving a future state of awakening, as though it were a distant goal. Awakening is already present within us — not as an idea, but as a capacity for direct knowing.
Goodnight everyone sleep tight.
Goodnight everyone sleep tight.
Um, how about neither? I don't think this "ensure security in the middle east" thing would be too wholesome in practice. More like killing lots of people for Israel.
It would be great if our military could ensure security in the middle east but right now it’s needed to march in a birthday parade in DC and guard a Home Depot in LA
June 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Um, how about neither? I don't think this "ensure security in the middle east" thing would be too wholesome in practice. More like killing lots of people for Israel.
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I’m so damaged that the more fucked up things get the more hopeful I become that we’re getting closer to the breaking point. It will burn very brightly.
June 13, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I’m so damaged that the more fucked up things get the more hopeful I become that we’re getting closer to the breaking point. It will burn very brightly.
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It really helps to get out of American exceptionalism. That's going to doom us. Look to global fascism & its survivors. Ally with international strugles.
anyway it helps to know at least something about the history of countries that have lived through and liberated themselves from fascist regimes and dictatorships, because nothing is inevitable
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It really helps to get out of American exceptionalism. That's going to doom us. Look to global fascism & its survivors. Ally with international strugles.
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not the main issue here but i'd really appreciate it if democratic politicians spoke out in support of big-city life and culture with the same energy and reverence that all politicians have for small towns
los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates
los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates
June 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
not the main issue here but i'd really appreciate it if democratic politicians spoke out in support of big-city life and culture with the same energy and reverence that all politicians have for small towns
los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates
los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates
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I have this theory. You may disagree, and that’s fine, I’ve gone back and forth too over the decades.
A two state “solution” is a Zionist ploy.
In case you missed it, Zorhan said it correctly the other night.
There needs to be one state with equal rights and justice for all.
A two state “solution” is a Zionist ploy.
In case you missed it, Zorhan said it correctly the other night.
There needs to be one state with equal rights and justice for all.
June 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I have this theory. You may disagree, and that’s fine, I’ve gone back and forth too over the decades.
A two state “solution” is a Zionist ploy.
In case you missed it, Zorhan said it correctly the other night.
There needs to be one state with equal rights and justice for all.
A two state “solution” is a Zionist ploy.
In case you missed it, Zorhan said it correctly the other night.
There needs to be one state with equal rights and justice for all.
How old are you in images?
June 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
How old are you in images?
Informative vid on Buddhism's different refuges.
Exploring Buddhism's Traditional And Lesser Known Refuges
YouTube video by Doug's Dharma
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Informative vid on Buddhism's different refuges.
Three Marks of Existence (Buddhism):
1. Conditioned things are impermanent.
2. Conditioned things don't satisfy.
3. No thing has an unchanging self.
1. Conditioned things are impermanent.
2. Conditioned things don't satisfy.
3. No thing has an unchanging self.
June 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Three Marks of Existence (Buddhism):
1. Conditioned things are impermanent.
2. Conditioned things don't satisfy.
3. No thing has an unchanging self.
1. Conditioned things are impermanent.
2. Conditioned things don't satisfy.
3. No thing has an unchanging self.
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This is happening in Florida.
May 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This is happening in Florida.
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Morning meditation — To experience the Buddha directly.
https://wp.me/pFy3u-a8c
https://wp.me/pFy3u-a8c
Morning meditation — To experience the Buddha directly.
‘To experience the Buddha directly is to be fully present with what is, without clinging or resistance. It is to engage with the moment, each thought, each feeling, as an expression of the Dharma.’ Everyday Buddhism
buddhismnow.com
May 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Morning meditation — To experience the Buddha directly.
https://wp.me/pFy3u-a8c
https://wp.me/pFy3u-a8c
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SECEDE
The sane states should become independent Nations and form a Union like the EU with us 🇨🇦.
Divorce your MAGAty abusers!
The sane states should become independent Nations and form a Union like the EU with us 🇨🇦.
Divorce your MAGAty abusers!
May 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
SECEDE
The sane states should become independent Nations and form a Union like the EU with us 🇨🇦.
Divorce your MAGAty abusers!
The sane states should become independent Nations and form a Union like the EU with us 🇨🇦.
Divorce your MAGAty abusers!
I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
May 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
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This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
May 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
Started doing 'meditation on the breath' as a teen with some positive results. I'm taking it back up now.
May 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Started doing 'meditation on the breath' as a teen with some positive results. I'm taking it back up now.
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The reason you're having trouble concentrating if you are here in the US is because we're basically being chased around by serial killers and being asked to disregard the fact.
May 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The reason you're having trouble concentrating if you are here in the US is because we're basically being chased around by serial killers and being asked to disregard the fact.
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Buddhist meditation: If a major fear or worry arises, tell it you’ll give it attention later. Remarkably, this works. The mind, like a restless child, often settles once it knows it will be heard.
Goodnight everyone take care of yourself.
Goodnight everyone take care of yourself.
May 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Buddhist meditation: If a major fear or worry arises, tell it you’ll give it attention later. Remarkably, this works. The mind, like a restless child, often settles once it knows it will be heard.
Goodnight everyone take care of yourself.
Goodnight everyone take care of yourself.
Watermelon is popping right now. Sweet with a slightly grainy texture that I favor.
May 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Watermelon is popping right now. Sweet with a slightly grainy texture that I favor.
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My process for SAN DIEGO SUNSET
May 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My process for SAN DIEGO SUNSET