Some Random Monk

Some Random Monk

@phranicholas.bsky.social

Educator. Community builder. ☸️ monk. Tragically woke. Race traitor. Tends not to reply to DMs. https://linktr.ee/phranicholas

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Some Random Monk
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A nice infographic of the progression of 'self-sacrifice' in Buddhism that came out of the A.I. in the wrong aspect ratio but was too nice to waste...🤗 #buddhism #generosity

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RNS
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(RNS) — The practice of sitting in silence, paying attention to the breath and focusing on the present moment has become pervasive across all the Jewish religious movements.

religionnews.comHow Jewish mindfulness meditation became a mainstay in High Holiday services and beyond(RNS) — The practice of sitting in silence, paying attention to the breath and focusing on the present moment has become pervasive across all the Jewish religious movements.
Some Random Monk
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Brooke Schedneck of Rhodes College repatriates some of her Thai Buddhist research to the U.S.

The Conversation U.S.@us.theconversation.com

Thai Buddhism involves daily rituals and collective acts of worship, unlike the individual-focused emphasis on meditation often found in Western Buddhist communities. A scholar of contemporary Thai Buddhism explains:

theconversation.comMost Westerners know Buddhism through meditation, but everyday Buddhist life looks quite different in Thai templesThai Buddhism involves daily rituals and collective acts of worship, unlike the individual-focused emphasis on meditation often found in Western Buddhist communities.
Some Random Monk
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For #SoCal #Buddhists the rare free chance to hear teachings from credentialed speakers from 3 different ☸️ 'yānas' @Main Chapel DMCCA, 865 E Monrovia Pl, #Azusa CA 91702 between 3.00 and 5.00pm on Saturday August 22nd 2026. I'll be the moderator 😉 www.eventbrite.com/e/ibaa-month...

eventbrite.comIBAA Monthly Dharma Meeting: Interdenominational Study CircleCome and discover the richness and diversity of Buddhist traditions through an inspiring interdenominational study and discussion.
Some Random Monk
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PreChristian Buddhism in Europe…suggested reading for the KS3 kids

Jonathan Mountstevens@mrmountstevens.bsky.social

So much to love about the Swedish History Museum today. Perhaps my favourite was the Buddha figure found in a Viking settlement near Stockholm after being made in the 6th century in what’s now Pakistan. I’d read about it but still striking to see. Now I want to build an enquiry around it for KS3!

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Jon Hawke
@archaeohawke.bsky.social

This head of the #Buddha was created over 1,500 years ago, in Gandhara, a region centred in parts of ancient India, primarily located in what is now northwestern Pakistan, and eastern Afghanistan. Head of the Buddha, Gandhara (Asia), 4th – 5th century (301 – 500 CE). See Alt. 👀

Some Random Monk
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Joined the Nordic Conference on Religious Education from 8-11 June 2026 in #Helsinki 🇫🇮 120 delegates here seen resting from paper presentations on #superdiversity and #existential #resilience by visiting the National #OrthodoxChistian ☦️ Cathedral #NCRE #AcademicSky

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NPR
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The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the 6th and 7th centuries. n.pr/4eeEGBZ

n.prGreetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustleThe National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the 6th and 7th centuries.
Some Random Monk
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Something you don't see every day...

Al Jazeera English@aljazeera.com

Tibetan spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso received his first Grammy award for his spoken-word album, “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama”. The award was presented by Indian classical music maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

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The New York Times
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Reikado Hall, the sacred site of a flame that has been continuously lit for more than 1,200 years, according to Buddhist spiritual leaders, burned down on Wednesday in southwestern Japan. The flame itself was salvaged after the blaze and moved to a different site.

nyti.msFire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’The flame, which spiritual leaders say has been continuously lit for more 1,200 years, was salvaged after the blaze and moved to a different site.