A personal blog by a graying (mostly Anglo with light African-American roots) gay left leaning liberal progressive married college-educated Buddhist Baha'i BBC/NPR-listening Professor Emeritus now following the Dharma in Minas Gerais, Brasil.
Friday, March 22, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Action: Reflecting upon Bodily Action
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Via Daily Dharma: True Nature Is Beyond
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Via White Crane Institute // THE VERNAL EQUINOX
THE VERNAL EQUINOX -- also known as The March equinox – marks the beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. The March 2023 equinox arrived yesterday, March 20 at 10:37 UTC or 5:37 a.m. Central Daylight Time.
On the dates of the equinox, the sun rises due east and sets due west as it crosses the celestial equator. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, start watching the sun this month, and watch every night as the sun sets just a bit farther north on the horizon each evening until the summer solstice.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox will bring earlier sunrises, later sunsets, softer winds, sprouting plants. Meanwhile, you’ll find the opposite season – later sunrises, earlier sunsets, chillier winds, dry and falling leaves – south of the equator.
The equinoxes and solstices are caused by Earth’s tilt on its axis and ceaseless motion in orbit. You can think of an equinox as happening on the imaginary dome of our sky, or as an event that happens in Earth’s orbit around the sun.
Owing to the pandemic, and in the interests of public health, there was no Spring Equinox gathering at Stonehenge lin 2022. People wanting to watch the sunrise to mark the first day of spring were told not to travel to Stonehenge. English Heritage maintains it cannot host the usual celebrations at the prehistoric monument due to safety concerns.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Speech: Refraining from False Speech
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Via Daily Dharma: Free Yourself from Your Internalized Gaze
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Via Love Serve Remember Foundation \\ People As Trees: Improvisations with Ram Dass
"Being our first foray into recording music intertwined with such meaningful samples, we were initially nervous," said a band member. "Discovering that the foundation approached us with enthusiasm to continue spreading Ram Dass's wisdom was an incredible honor. This project has been a journey of growth, creativity, and spiritual exploration for us."
The EP, comprising five songs, is a testament to the seamless blend of Papadosio's musical talents with the timeless wisdom of Ram Dass. Each track is a unique improvisational piece that invites listeners to embark on a journey of reflection, connection, and transcendence.
The first single from the EP will be available TOMORROW (3/21) on all major streaming platforms. This album is a heartfelt invitation to explore the interconnectedness of all beings, viewed through the lens of musical ingenuity and spiritual wisdom.
>> Pre-Save the New Single Here!