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Inked Buddha

If we look at each other superficially, we see differences - and as we place emphasis only on those differences, we grow more distant. But if we look at each other as our our kind, as human beings just like ourselves, we find that we are not that dissimilar.

We are the same human flesh - we all want happiness. From mutual recognition, we can build respect. From respect, we can build trust. From trust, we can build harmony, cooperation, and peace. And from there, we can stop many problems.

Reach out to someone today, that you might otherwise see as "different".

Thank you for being here with me today.... — at I took this photo near Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Tricycle Daily Dharma May 11, 2012

The Path of Optimism

Buddhism is a path of supreme optimism, for one of its basic tenets is that no human life or experience is to be wasted or forgotten, but all should be transformed into a source of wisdom and compassionate living.

- Taitetsu Unno, "Number One Fool"
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Today's Facebook Find:

Obama's Support for Gay Marriage: How Will it Help, Hurt Politically?

Se você come camarão, vai para o inferno assim como os GAYs

Via Moveon.org:

Originally submitted by volunteer editor Brandon W. Found on ProseBeforeHos.com.

Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage: Now What?

 

Obama declaration "icing on the cake" of gay rights legacy - The Rachel Maddow Show (May 9th, 2012)

Via JMG: Today's New York Daily News

Labels: LGBT History, NYC, tabloids

Reposted from Joe

Via Re-Elect President Obama / Facebook:

We can quote the Bible too!

Via LGBT Activism Facebook:

You Say You Want An "Evolution" - President Obama Supports Marriage Equality

Via AmericaBlogGay:

Mr. Cantor, your culture war is my life 

Brad Dayspring, the former spokesman for the number two Republican in the US House, Eric Cantor, had the following to say about President Obama's support for same-sex marriage: Brad Dayspring ‏ @BDayspring With the economy in stagnation and crippling amounts of debt, the President seeks to further divide America by launching in a culture war.

Your culture war is my life. And isn't that...

Via America Blog Gay:

Why Obama's decision on marriage matters

From former Clinton official Richard Socarides last December, but still relevant: Those principles should apply when it comes to marriage rights for gay and lesbian Americans. Having the President publicly endorse marriage equality will be an important symbolic and substantive turning point. It would likely accelerate the pro-equality shift in public opinion, including in minority communities....

Via America Blog Gay

Obama writes to his email list about same-sex marriage decision 

He's owning it.  That's good. [Person's first name] -- Today, I was asked a direct question and gave a direct answer: I believe that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. I hope you'll take a moment to watch the conversation, consider it, and weigh in yourself on behalf of marriage equality:  

http://my.barackobama.com/Marriage I've always believed that gay and lesbian...

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Tricycle Daily Dharma May 10, 2012

Practicing Nonviolence

Nonviolence is a conscious way of acting that is based on the connectedness of all life. Violence against another is violence against one's own being, so it is futile.

- Paul Hawken, "Upsurge"
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Mitt Romney opposes same-sex marriage‎ (May 9, 2012)

Historic Day!