Via Alison Elizabeth Marshall blog

Alison Elizabeth Marshall blog

Exciting ways to think about the world of creation—that is, all the worlds of God, not just the physical world—include likening it to our own solar system. At the centre of the solar system is the sun, and all other objects depend on it. The sun is the source of light, which reflects its light to everything else. Without the sun, the solar system would be plunged into darkness.

Click Here: Exciting ways to think about the world of creation

Ram Dass LGBTQ+ Fellowship

The LGBTQ+ Ram Dass Satsang’s mission is to cultivate loving awareness and heart connections in a community of kindred souls. We celebrate our unity in the full spectrum of gender and sexuality in and from a space of supportive openness. GOALS: Create a refuge of satsang for LGBTQ+ individuals through the teachings of Maharaj-ji and Ram Dass Promote inclusive transcendence and self-acceptance of our human incarnation as members of the LGBTQ+ community Explore the intersection of seva/service & the spectrum of gender and sexuality  Hold a space for exploring being LGBTQ+ from the perspective of consciousness  Have a place to have a voice and be a valued part of the community   Remove barriers from LGBTQ+ identities within the spiritual world Help to generate a shift within the collective consciousness through awakening “Satsang is beautiful. I treasure it; it is family. Satsang is a group of people pointed at truth.” – Ram Dass

Via LGBTQ Nation // “Betrayal”: Gay MAGA official could make it easier to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people

 

Via LGBTQ Nation // “Elio” bombed after Pixar executives allegedly straight-washed the movie

“I’d love to ask Pete and the other Disney executives whether or not they thought the rewrite was worth it,” the artist said. “Would they have lost this much money if they simply let Adrian tell his story?”

 

Via FB

 

Via FB

 

Via FB

 

Via FB

 

Via FB

 

Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Intention: Cultivating Equanimity

 

TRICYCLE      COURSE CATALOG      SUPPORT      DONATE

RIGHT INTENTION Cultivating Equanimity Whatever you intend, whatever you plan, and whatever you have a tendency toward, that will become the basis upon which your mind is established. (SN 12.40) Develop meditation on equanimity, for when you develop meditation on equanimity, all aversion is abandoned. (MN 62)  The near enemy of equanimity is the ordinary indifference of the uninformed. (Vm 9.101) When a person, hearing a sound with the ear, is not attached to pleasing sounds and not repelled by unpleasing sounds, they have established mindfulness and dwell with an unlimited mind. For a person whose mindfulness is developed and practiced, the ear does not struggle to reach pleasing sounds, and unpleasing sounds are not considered repulsive. (SN 35.274)

Reflection The idea of a near enemy is used in Buddhist commentaries to help define the meaning of words. A near enemy is something that seems like the right definition of a word (hence near), but is actually missing the mark and steering us in a wrong direction (hence enemy). What is being said here is that equanimity can easily be misconstrued as indifference, while in fact these two are miles apart. Real equanimity is fully engaged. Daily Practice Working with sound, see if you can hear sounds without favoring or opposing what you hear, without preferring some sounds and feeling aversion toward others. You will notice that this requires paying close attention and is thus far from indifference. When hearing a sound (bird calls, traffic, the refrigerator), just be aware of hearing the sound with an attitude of true equanimity: attentive but unattached. Tomorrow: Refraining from Frivolous Speech One week from today: Cultivating Lovingkindness Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

Tricycle is a nonprofit and relies on your support to keep its wheels turning. Donate »

© 2025 Tricycle Foundation 89 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003

Via Daily Dharma: Let Go and Be Mindful

 

Browse our online courses »

Let Go and Be Mindful Let go of everything, but don’t be indifferent. Let go with reason. Be neutral with mindfulness and wisdom. Whatever can be done, we do it, but our hearts harbor no attachment or aversion to them because attachment is one kind of suffering and aversion is another. Ajaan Suchart Abhijāto, “A Spoiled Child” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

Dual Cultivation By An Tran A unique Vietnamese practice emerges from the convergence of two traditions. Read more » How Compassion Works Lama John Makransky in conversation with James Shaheen and Sharon Salzberg In this episode of Life As It Is, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg sit down with author and professor Lama John Makransky to discuss why compassion is essential to our survival—and how we can integrate compassion into our service and action in the world. Listen now »