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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 15h

Someone who has acted carelessly,
But later becomes careful and attentive,
Is as beautiful as the bright moon emerging from the clouds.

Bright moon ~ Nagarjuna

Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 21h

Believe this was my best moon picture of yesterday evening at 1/30, handheld, with 2x converter.

Harvest moon.

#Moon #FullMoon #Photography

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you Wilson!
🙏

Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 22h

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Such a policy would seem to belong to a past era, a time before the international community adopted binding codes of human rights. Yet in Gaza today, this assumption is being turned upside down.

Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 22h

𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧. 𝐁𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐡𝐮 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐢
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, we would never have expected an economically developed nation to deliberately set out to starve an entire population in a territory under its control.

buddhistglobalrelief.org/we-must-end-...

We Must End the Starvation of Gaza - Buddhist Global Relief

A quarter of the way into the 21st century, we would never have expected an economically developed nation to deliberately set out to starve an entire population in a territory under its control. Such ...

buddhistglobalrelief.org

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 22h

Lovely!

Reposted by Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor)

Wilson Hurley @wilsonhurley.bsky.social · 22h

Underneath discursive thought, the luminous mind abides, www.compassmethods.com. youtube.com/@compassions... #mind

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 1d

Fun!

Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 1d

#GretaThunberg

Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 1d

Dr. Jane Goodall’s final message to the world: “I want to make sure that you all understand that each and every one of you has a role to play. You may not know it, you may not find it, but your life matters and you are here for a reason.”

youtu.be/lfLKHY52ERc

Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message To The World | Famous Last Words | Netflix

YouTube video by Still Watching Netflix

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 1d

#SimoneWeil

Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 1d

American Wigeon
(Mareca americana)
Andrew's bay, Seattle, US

#Birds #Aves #Ducks #Nature #Wildlife #Photography

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 1d

Eastern Grey Squirrel
(Sciurus carolinensis)
Seward Park, Seattle, US

#Rodents #Squirrels #Wildlife #Photography #Nature

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 2d

Gadwall duck
(Mareca strepera)
Seward park, Seattle, US

#Birds #Aves #Ducks #Nature #Wildlife #Photography

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 2d

Journalist Kieran Andrieu who was with the Gaza Sumud flotilla Describes “Torturous Conditions” in Israeli Custody
www.democracynow.org/2025/10/6/fr... via @democracynow

Gaza Flotilla Update: U.K. Journalist Describes “Torturous Conditions” in Israeli Custody

Global condemnation is mounting as hundreds of international activists remain in Israeli prison days after Israel’s military raided and captured dozens of boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla. Reuters r...

www.democracynow.org

Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 3d

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This is not about sentiment but about courage to confront oppression. To be “the best” is to use strength for protection, not exploitation.

Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 3d

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Harriet Beecher Stowe reminds us that morality often lies in defending the oppressed. Standing with the weak against unjust power is a mark of true character. History’s most noble figures are remembered for championing justice over privilege.

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 3d

It's a matter of taking the side of the weak against the strong, something the best people have always done.

–Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 3d

Many videos on facebook of returning Gazu sumud flotilla activists (witnesses) and others confirming the severe and harsh treatment/abuse/torture of Greta Thunberg and some others by Israeli forces. According to the latest news is Greta still in jail.

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 4d

#Seattle

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 4d

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International Campaign for Tibet @savetibet.bsky.social · 4d

Happy #WorldAnimalDay! Tibet’s environment is wild and diverse! For World Animal Day, take a look back at some of our #animals of Tibet, the Abra, Bhre, Dremong, Pevu, and Lirgod!

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Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 4d

I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being!

Hafiz

Peter Terpstra (Kesang Neljor) @peter-terpstra.bsky.social · 4d

Google AI:

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 4d

Israel is piling crime on top of crime on top of crime.

No wonder it is determined to bring down the entire edifice of international humanitarian law - it's the only hope of protecting itself from consequences.

Btw: the allegations are significantly worse than bedbugs.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 4d

Greta Thunberg says she is being detained by Israel in cell ‘infested with bedbugs’

Exclusive: Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg has told Swedish officials she is being subjected to harsh treatment in Israeli custody after her detention and removal from a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, according to correspondence seen by the Guardian. According to the correspondence, Israeli forces are also reported by another detainee to have taken photographs where Thunberg was allegedly forced to hold flags. The identity of the flags are unknown. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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