In 90 minutes from the time of this post, I'll be doing a livestream #Dhamma Talk, visible here:
https://livestream.bhikkhu.ca/
#Buddhism #Buddhist #Theravada #livestream #video #Dharma

Sleep? Maybe. Calming? Definitely. Excellent readings, wise insights of 25 classic #Zen #Buddhist stories. I'll be returning to this video again, I'm sure. Good listening any time, day/night. https://youtu.be/Rx-y-8DRqEA #classics #philosophy #literature #Inspiration #enlightenment

🙏 पढ़िए डॉ. भीमराव अम्बेडकर द्वारा रचित
"भगवान बुद्ध और उनका धम्म" — एक क्रांतिकारी विचारधारा जो करुणा, तर्क और समानता पर आधारित है।

🧘♂️ जीवन का मार्गदर्शन करने वाली पुस्तक
🛒 उपलब्ध @ Flipkart | Amazon | https://zurl.co/0sTyY

#Buddha #Ambedkar #DiamondBooks #Buddhist

Prince Morikuni, 9th shōgun of the Kamakura shōgunate of #Japan, was born OTD in 1264. Kenchō-ji is the greatest of the "Five Great Mountains" #Buddhist temples. https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan/kamakura/kencho-ji.html?s=mb #travel #Japan

Prince Morikuni, 9th shōgun of the Kamakura shōgunate of #Japan, was born OTD in 1264. Engaku-ji is another of the "Five Great Mountains" #Buddhist temples. https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan/kamakura/engaku-ji.html?s=mb #travel #Japan

Prince Morikuni, 9th shōgun of the Kamakura shōgunate of #Japan, was born OTD in 1264. Kenpōzan Jōchi-ji is one of the "Five Great Mountains" #Buddhist temples. https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan/kamakura/jochi-ji.html?s=mb #travel #Japan

Meditation for Migraine Relief: Find Your Calm

Migraine can be incredibly debilitating, often leaving individuals feeling utterly helpless and overwhelmed by discomfort. It’s truly distressing to deal with such pain, which can disrupt daily life, making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. The throbbing sensations, accompanied by light sensitivity and nausea, create an atmosphere of distress that is hard to escape.

Meditation for Migraine

Sometimes, incorporating meditation into your routine can be a gentle way to ease some of the pain and stress that come with this condition. By setting aside just a few moments each day, you allow yourself to embark on a journey of self-care and relaxation. Let’s take a moment together to engage in a healing meditation specifically crafted for migraine relief. By allowing ourselves this time to quiet our minds and turn inward, we can tap into the nurturing power of mindfulness and visualization, helping to soothe our symptoms and cultivate a profound sense of calm and healing throughout our bodies.

How Meditation Helps

Meditation can assist in coping with migraines by promoting relaxation and reducing stress, which are often triggers for migraine attacks. It encourages mindfulness, allowing us to focus on our breathing and physical sensations, helping to create a sense of calm. By engaging in regular meditation practices, we may experience decreased anxiety and improved emotional resilience, potentially lessening the frequency and intensity of migraine episodes. Additionally, visualization techniques used in meditation can help in managing pain perception, making it easier to cope during difficult moments.

Finding Solace

Meditation has helped me immensely cope with chronic migraine, as it allows me the space to observe the impermanent nature of my suffering, recognizing that I am not defined by it. In those moments of stillness, I connect with the essence of my being, transcending the pain and embracing the compassionate teachings of Buddhism. I find solace in understanding the interconnectedness of all experiences, realizing that even within suffering, there exists an opportunity for growth and mindfulness. Each breath becomes a reminder of the present moment, where I can cultivate compassion not only for myself but for all beings who endure similar struggles, ultimately transforming my suffering into a path of enlightenment.

Give yourself the gift of relaxation and ease the suffering of migraines with a free guided meditation designed to lessen the symptoms by bringing focus to healing. This meditation not only helps alleviate pain but also allows you to reconnect with your body and mind. By centering your thoughts and cultivating a tranquil environment, you can create a sanctuary where stress melts away. As you listen, you’ll discover the power of mindfulness, which helps shift your perception of pain and encourages a deeper state of calm. Engaging in this practice regularly will not only help manage migraines but also contribute to your overall well-being, providing you with a valuable tool to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience. Join us on this transformative journey and embark on the path to healing and tranquility.

If you want to learn more about migraines, including their symptoms and common triggers, check out The Peculiar Symptoms & Triggers of Migraines. This article explains the complexities of migraines and how they can differ among individuals. With clear information and extra resources, you’ll find useful tips to help manage this condition. It’s a great read for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of migraines and discover effective coping strategies.

#awareness #balance #buddhist #chronicMigraine #experience #flow #healing #hemipleagicMigraine #interconnected #meditate #meditation #migraine #migraineRelief #mindful #mindfulness #moments #practice #relax #vestibularMigraine

"Living with the integrity of our religious conviction, do what you can. Even on a small scale, we can make our temple a model of environmental responsibility."
#buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism #environment
https://www.buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/post/ecosangha-perspectives-profound-causes-and-conditions

"This presentation highlighted constitutional protections afforded to all residents of the United States, whether citizens or documented or undocumented residents, and offered a great deal of insight into how we might better protect our sanghas, especially the most vulnerable in them, and our friends in the larger community from illegal oversight and abuse."
#buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism #immigration
https://www.buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/post/bca-ministers-told-of-constitutional-rights-free-speech

Everyday Buddhist has a new course available: "We live in an era of climate change, social unrest, injustice, and confusion. The teachings of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Shin Buddhism, provide guidance for living and engaging with the social challenges we face. This talk discusses 6 principles that we can apply to our work to transform suffering and build a stronger, more compassionate sangha and society."
#buddhism #buddhist #engagedbuddism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism
https://www.everydaybuddhist.org/blog/engaged-shin-buddhism

Trans rights activist, feminist, retired firefighter, and Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Michele Kaemmerer has passed away at the age of 80. Michele was the first trans fire captain in the Los Angeles Fire Dept. She was a long-time, valued member of Senshin Buddhist Temple in South Central Los Angeles. Her marriage at the temple in 2000 publicly established that Jodo Shinshu affirms transpeople and their relationships.
#buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism #trans #lgbtq #queer

#eightfold path

7. right mindfulness

#Mindfulness is #paying #attention every moment without #judging or #labeling your experiences.
and without letting #distracting #thoughts bring you out of the present.

#buddhist #buddhism #experiences #experience #present

5. right #livelihood
#avoid #jobs that #involve death, weapons, slavery, the harms of animals, #drugs
and any kind of exploitation

be an honest and kind parent, friend, partner.

#death #weapons #slavery #animals #harms #exploitation #vegan #buddhist #buddhism #any #kind #honest #honest #kindness #parent #parenting #friend #partner #partners

Imagine #meditating like this.

#meditation

#Buddhism #buddhist

#buddhist #eightholdpath

3. right speech

Focus on positive words and stay away from negative ones like gossip, hurtful words, lies. These
hurtful words only cause yourself and others to suffer.

#focus #positive #words #negative #gossip #hurtful #lies #hurtful #cause #others #yourself #suffer #buddhism

#buddhist #eightfoldpath

2. right thought or right intention

don't let #negative thoughts like greed, fear, anxiety cloud your mind.

fill your mind instead with positive ones like love, kindness and compassion

#buddhism #buddhist #noble #eightforthpath #greed #fear #anxiety #mind #love #kindness #compassion #intention #thought

last night I started studying #Buddhism . Compared to #Christianity I never felt more encouraged to do what's right for others, to have empathy for others, and to not spout #hatespeech directly at targeting others period.

It also teaches to not accociate with exploitation of others/ animals.

Keep in mind i'm talking about encouragement from the religious content not my own actions or feelings.

I'm rather new to buddhism but I get the overall point of it already.

#buddhist

#buddhist eightfoldpath

1. right view

life is, suffering, unsatisfaction, or unease

desire causes unsatisfaction

dissatisfaction can end

8-hold path ends suffering

#buddhism #buddhist #noble #eightfoldpath #view #life #suffering #unsatisfactory #satisfaction #desire #end #suffering

#Nāgārjuna's #Madhyamaka #philosophy articulates #śūnyatā (#emptiness) and the two truths, dismantling the notion of intrinsic essence and affirming the interdependent, provisional nature of all phenomena. This insight avoids both #nihilism and #essentialism, shaping #Mahāyāna and #Zen thought. In this post, I summed up the key aspects of this profound teaching and its implications for #Buddhist practice:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-15-sunyata_and_two_truths/

#WeekendStories #Buddhism