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Living on unceded Wadawurrung land Australia. Nature. Buddhism. Kindness and compassion. ‘’Love is the absence of Judgment’’~ H.H. Dalai Lama 🌈 Honour and appreciate your differences as this is what makes you special 🙏✨ No starter or lists for me please 😊
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The Four Reliances
Rely on the teaching, not the teacher.
Rely on the meaning, not the words.
Rely on the definitive meaning, not the provisional meaning.
Rely on primordial wisdom, not consciousness’
~ Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö ~ The Realm of Shambhala
Rely on the teaching, not the teacher.
Rely on the meaning, not the words.
Rely on the definitive meaning, not the provisional meaning.
Rely on primordial wisdom, not consciousness’
~ Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö ~ The Realm of Shambhala
“Compassion is one of the principal things that make our lives meaningful. It is the source of all lasting happiness and joy”
~ Dalai Lama
~ Dalai Lama
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“Compassion is one of the principal things that make our lives meaningful. It is the source of all lasting happiness and joy”
~ Dalai Lama
~ Dalai Lama
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Join us tomorrow (November 26) on YouTube, as we premiere a new short film by Miguel Sánchez - part of a series of videos inspired by the spiritual teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh 🙏🏽
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KpS...
🎥 Available on the FREE Plum Village App too: plumvillage.app
🕊️🌺
#mindfulness
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KpS...
🎥 Available on the FREE Plum Village App too: plumvillage.app
🕊️🌺
#mindfulness
Living Free | Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh | #mindfulness
YouTube video by Plum Village App
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November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Join us tomorrow (November 26) on YouTube, as we premiere a new short film by Miguel Sánchez - part of a series of videos inspired by the spiritual teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh 🙏🏽
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KpS...
🎥 Available on the FREE Plum Village App too: plumvillage.app
🕊️🌺
#mindfulness
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KpS...
🎥 Available on the FREE Plum Village App too: plumvillage.app
🕊️🌺
#mindfulness
Reflecting on Kusan Sunim’s “the demon of joy” and the Dalai Lama on joy and happiness,: equanimity is joyous moments without clinging to them. The joy of seeing our mother’s homemade birthday cake arises naturally, but lasting happiness isn’t dependent on it. It’s joy without attachment or aversion
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Reflecting on Kusan Sunim’s “the demon of joy” and the Dalai Lama on joy and happiness,: equanimity is joyous moments without clinging to them. The joy of seeing our mother’s homemade birthday cake arises naturally, but lasting happiness isn’t dependent on it. It’s joy without attachment or aversion
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I wanted to post a poem by Denise Levertov today in lively response to current events, but I decided to share a quote from her essays about stopping "the accelerating tumble,” instead, for anyone who might appreciate her eloquent gifts and passionate love of life.
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I wanted to post a poem by Denise Levertov today in lively response to current events, but I decided to share a quote from her essays about stopping "the accelerating tumble,” instead, for anyone who might appreciate her eloquent gifts and passionate love of life.
“True love is not possessive, it is not attachment. It is a power that makes your loved ones free.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 AM
“True love is not possessive, it is not attachment. It is a power that makes your loved ones free.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
“I’ve always felt the it’s NOT the moon ( the destination) nor the finger (the beginning) but the path which is important”… john (from comments)
What the “Finger Pointing to the Moon” analogy really means – from Zen Buddhism, the Buddha in the Shurangama Sutra
“It is like the finger pointing to the moon…” said Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon. Where did this imagery originally come from? It comes from the Shurangama Sutra, a core text for…
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November 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
“I’ve always felt the it’s NOT the moon ( the destination) nor the finger (the beginning) but the path which is important”… john (from comments)
“Remember your words are only the finger pointing to the moon. The danger is that others become fascinated by your finger, your story, your technique and never look at the moon itself, so point gently.”
~ Eckhart daily wisdom
~ Eckhart daily wisdom
November 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM
“Remember your words are only the finger pointing to the moon. The danger is that others become fascinated by your finger, your story, your technique and never look at the moon itself, so point gently.”
~ Eckhart daily wisdom
~ Eckhart daily wisdom
“……. equanimity calls for engagement with life, not turning away in indifference.
In my experience, I’m happy when I’m able to open-heartedly accept my life as it is right now—even if the present moment is a sad or difficult one. That’s inner peace. That’s equanimity. That’s happiness.”
In my experience, I’m happy when I’m able to open-heartedly accept my life as it is right now—even if the present moment is a sad or difficult one. That’s inner peace. That’s equanimity. That’s happiness.”
Equanimity: The Key to Happiness
Equanimity is an even-tempered state of mind that enables you to ride life’s challenges with calmness and serenity, instead of being tossed about like a ship in a storm.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“……. equanimity calls for engagement with life, not turning away in indifference.
In my experience, I’m happy when I’m able to open-heartedly accept my life as it is right now—even if the present moment is a sad or difficult one. That’s inner peace. That’s equanimity. That’s happiness.”
In my experience, I’m happy when I’m able to open-heartedly accept my life as it is right now—even if the present moment is a sad or difficult one. That’s inner peace. That’s equanimity. That’s happiness.”
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Forget the known, but remember that you are the knower. Don’t be all the time immersed in your experiences. Remember that you are beyond the experiencer ever unborn and deathless. In remembering it, the quality of pure knowledge will emerge, the light of unconditional awareness.
November 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Forget the known, but remember that you are the knower. Don’t be all the time immersed in your experiences. Remember that you are beyond the experiencer ever unborn and deathless. In remembering it, the quality of pure knowledge will emerge, the light of unconditional awareness.
Cold and raining ☔️ Had such a busy day yesterday so just relaxing and hope your day is as well!
Pics of Charlie We miss his cuddles
Pics of Charlie We miss his cuddles
November 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Cold and raining ☔️ Had such a busy day yesterday so just relaxing and hope your day is as well!
Pics of Charlie We miss his cuddles
Pics of Charlie We miss his cuddles
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Good morning Saturday friends at Bluesky. It's winter cold here now so we can enjoy the beauty. Although I don't like to be cold!
November 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Good morning Saturday friends at Bluesky. It's winter cold here now so we can enjoy the beauty. Although I don't like to be cold!
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November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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“Embrace the uniqueness of your karma; it weaves a beautiful tapestry of your life.”
~ Gautama Buddha
~ Gautama Buddha
November 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
“Embrace the uniqueness of your karma; it weaves a beautiful tapestry of your life.”
~ Gautama Buddha
~ Gautama Buddha
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Take me to the river,
drop me in the water
Dip me in the river,
drop me in the water
Washing me down,
washing me down.
Talking Heads, 20th century
#Photography #Wisdom #Poetry #SpeirGorm #StreetPhotography #India #ImageAndVerse #ArtOfBlueSky #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #Scape #WaterScape
drop me in the water
Dip me in the river,
drop me in the water
Washing me down,
washing me down.
Talking Heads, 20th century
#Photography #Wisdom #Poetry #SpeirGorm #StreetPhotography #India #ImageAndVerse #ArtOfBlueSky #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #Scape #WaterScape
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Take me to the river,
drop me in the water
Dip me in the river,
drop me in the water
Washing me down,
washing me down.
Talking Heads, 20th century
#Photography #Wisdom #Poetry #SpeirGorm #StreetPhotography #India #ImageAndVerse #ArtOfBlueSky #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #Scape #WaterScape
drop me in the water
Dip me in the river,
drop me in the water
Washing me down,
washing me down.
Talking Heads, 20th century
#Photography #Wisdom #Poetry #SpeirGorm #StreetPhotography #India #ImageAndVerse #ArtOfBlueSky #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #Scape #WaterScape
1/3 “On the way, the Buddha wanted to rest and went off the road to the root of a tree. Maha Kassapa then folded his double-robe fourfold and requested the Master to sit on it as this would bring him, Kassapa, much benefit for a long time.”
Maha Kassapa: Father of the Sangha
www.accesstoinsight.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 AM
1/3 “On the way, the Buddha wanted to rest and went off the road to the root of a tree. Maha Kassapa then folded his double-robe fourfold and requested the Master to sit on it as this would bring him, Kassapa, much benefit for a long time.”
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Yuko Hosaka, contemporary Japanese illustrator and printmaker #WomensArt
November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Yuko Hosaka, contemporary Japanese illustrator and printmaker #WomensArt
“I take refuge in Mother Earth.
Every breath, every step
manifests our love.
Every breath brings happiness.
Every step brings happiness.
I see the whole cosmos in the earth.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022)
Lions Roar
~ Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022)
Lions Roar
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
“I take refuge in Mother Earth.
Every breath, every step
manifests our love.
Every breath brings happiness.
Every step brings happiness.
I see the whole cosmos in the earth.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022)
Lions Roar
~ Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022)
Lions Roar
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Walking meditation is first and foremost a practice to bring body and mind together peacefully. #Meditation #Buddhist #Buddhism www.lionsroar.com/walking-medi...
Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Take a Mindful Walk
The late Thich Nhat Hanh emphasized the practice of mindful walking as a profound way to deepen our connection with our body and the earth. Read on and learn how to breathe, take a mindful step, and c...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Walking meditation is first and foremost a practice to bring body and mind together peacefully. #Meditation #Buddhist #Buddhism www.lionsroar.com/walking-medi...
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Buddhists, esp. in Mahayana, appreciate that all our thoughts and perceptions come from somewhere — they're created, they're not the starting point — and thus, in Buddhist parlance, they're "empty," since they depend on other things in order to occur.
This is a hymn to appreciating that truth 🙏 ❤️:
This is a hymn to appreciating that truth 🙏 ❤️:
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Buddhists, esp. in Mahayana, appreciate that all our thoughts and perceptions come from somewhere — they're created, they're not the starting point — and thus, in Buddhist parlance, they're "empty," since they depend on other things in order to occur.
This is a hymn to appreciating that truth 🙏 ❤️:
This is a hymn to appreciating that truth 🙏 ❤️:
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Heart Sutra 💙☸️🙏🪷
Heart Sutra- 般若心経 -Buddhist Mantra to remove all obstacles- Tinna Tinh
YouTube video by Zen Music Chant
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November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Heart Sutra 💙☸️🙏🪷
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Since I am the pristine consciousness of direct perception, I cannot be discovered through an intellectual search. I am also not an object that can be seen by everyone. Nevertheless, as I pervade all samsara and nirvana, I am not nonexistent.
~ Buddhahood in This Life
~ Buddhahood in This Life
November 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Since I am the pristine consciousness of direct perception, I cannot be discovered through an intellectual search. I am also not an object that can be seen by everyone. Nevertheless, as I pervade all samsara and nirvana, I am not nonexistent.
~ Buddhahood in This Life
~ Buddhahood in This Life
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Chasing the last light of the day out on the open water. This is what it's all about.😇
November 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Chasing the last light of the day out on the open water. This is what it's all about.😇