Monday, July 1, 2013

Via JMG: Today At New York City Pride 2013


New York City Pride Grand Marshal Edith Windsor rode in triumph today as about million people screamed her name. When Windsor's car turned onto Christopher Street, the thunderous chants of "EDIE! EDIE! EDIE" echoed down the very blocks where our movement started 44 years ago this week.  I was completely verklempt as were many, many joyous people behind the barricades.

Sen. Chuck Schumer, Governor Andrew Cuomo, and all of the major Democratic mayoral candidates marched today. Also marching was openly gay Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell, openly gay City Council candidate Corey Johnson, and Rep. Carolyn Maloney. Many more photos are here. You'll love a LOT of today's celebratory signs!


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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Via Tricycle Daily Dharma:

Tricycle Daily Dharma June 30, 2013

On Having Fun

The frustrating thing about our life is that there is no control over our emotions. That’s why there’s no fun. The whole purpose of Buddhism is to have fun, isn’t it? And in order to have fun you have to have control. If someone else has control over you, that’s it: there’s no fun.
- Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, "Do Nothing"
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Via JMG: LGBT HISTORY: INS Issues First Green Card To Binational Gay Couple


Posted this afternoon to the DOMA Project's Facebook page.


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Saturday, June 29, 2013

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Tricycle Daily Dharma June 29, 2013

Vision and Routine

The key to development along the Buddhist path is repetitive routine guided by inspirational vision. It is the insight into final freedom—the peace and purity of a liberated mind—that uplifts us and impels us to overcome our limits. But it is by repetition—the methodical cultivation of wholesome practices—that we cover the distance separating us from the goal and draw ever closer to awakening.
- Bhikkhu Bodhi, "Vision and Routine"
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Daily Buddhist Wisdom






When you see with discernment, 'All fabrications are inconstant'-- you grow disenchanted with stress. This is the path to purity. When you see with discernment, 'All fabrications are stressful'-- you grow disenchanted with stress. This is the path to purity. When you see with discernment, 'All phenomena are not-self'-- you grow disenchanted with stress. This is the path to purity.
- Dhammapada, 20, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

Friday, June 28, 2013

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Tricycle Daily Dharma June 28, 2013

Undoing Desire

Buddhism teaches us that desire, for all the agony and ecstasy, is no match for the truth.
- Joan Duncan Oliver, "Drink And A Man"
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Thursday, June 27, 2013

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Tricycle Daily Dharma June 27, 2013

Facing Injustice

The doctrine of karma is founded on the premise that the world is a just place, but I am afraid unjust suffering stares us in the face. I think we should struggle against injustice, but we have to accept that it persists and that we shall never eliminate it.
- Richard Gombrich, "What the Buddha Thought"
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    US Airforce over California...... ♥
    Just amazing that the united states government would prepare for a historic day and tell their pilots, tomorrow we will load your planes with color smoke and form a rainbow in the sky showing support to lgbt community.

Via JMG: Tonight In New York City



Edie Windsor in the top photo!


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Via JMG: Tonight In San Francisco


 
Photos by JMG reader Kned.


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