Buddha Powers U Adhisila βΈοΈ π¨π¦ πΊπΈ π²π½ π©π°π¬π±πΊπ¦
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Buddhist monastic 10+ years Buddha Dhamma Sangha Founder of BuddhaPowers.org International, Cherokee Nation Citizen, USMC musician Veteran, Long time meditator SarvΔstivΔda forest dhamma, pet friend, ally π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ *standard disclaimer- words my own view
September 11 25 years ago living in the Thai forest monastery in Woodinville Hearing horrific news made the peace mission more meaningful, too monstrous, draining & needed ππ We haven't forgotten We have lost We don't surrender We win nothing Empty to Metta Follow Peace No more Dukkha Om π Be well
Who likes them #stinkflowers #stinkyflower #flowers #cactus smells like death looks so lovely tastes not so bad little bitter lasts one day then gone #annica #dhamma #dharma
Now I understand why my father took the family & left to live in Calgary to teach at university during the late 60βs to early 70βs. He applied & was accepted later as well in his 70βs on a nostalgia marriage visa but never made it across the border & died in Everett in his 90βs -so close ππ½π me next?
What makes a robe? Monk robes in particular? What makes the robes revered? How did you get stitched together? Be well & peaceful ππ½π substack.com/@buddhapower... Frayed Robes #madmonk #truthwarriors
The Fraying Robe
hermits musing amidst mild crisis- and the whole world is at war
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What's up #Blues ? Feeling the whole #tortoise vibe & #Mitch -scapades. Plus the whole #worldwar scenario let alone the oligarchy leaving us all to hang alone... Well we are not alone #truthwarriors Come together now until forever & change this world for all generations πππ Be well & happy
Cherokee family prepared this AI meme for my birthday Pretty much spot on for my new personas ππ Be well
Cherokee family prepared this AI meme for my birthday Pretty much spot on for my new personas ππ Be well
Some like it hot π₯ #peppers Rebel Cherokee Chili cookoff Summer heat makes the best remedy & cool off in the pools Be well ππ
Okay, gonna go out on a limb here, chainsaw in hand, cuz thatβs how we PNW loggers roll_ but who the hell allows this current leader of the fascist regime to continue to lead through his dementia decline? Whatever however remove now, convict impeach later, Intβl process πππ½π youtu.be/Lm36W72c1k0?...
Lawrence: Trump says 'I don't know' when asked about the war in Iran he started
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May we all have good health, happiness & peace ππ½π oh hey and consider checking my substack once in a while thanks Need the link?
What Water Do You Have Left in the Bowl? Part 1 in the Rahula series discussion where we cover for the summer the teachings to & from Rahula/ May we all have good health, happiness & peace ππ#Rahula #Dhammaclass #Session #TruthWarriors open.substack.com/pub/owenakaa...
the Water Left in the Bowl
Rahula series #1 Body Speech Mind
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Tribute to Thai Tudong Tragedy and to all #Sangha who sacrifice to #walk4peace #peace #walking #Buddhism open.substack.com/pub/owenakaa... Please like, share & support the Peace walkers ππ
For Those Who Walk in Peace
tribute to the Sangha on Tudong in Thailand & around the World
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This happens, just reaarange the letters to make it shit & we get it May we be well happy and pees full ππ½π open.substack.com/pub/owenakaa...
June Gloom
Why does it also smell like pee?
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Wishing health, happiness, and peace for someone who hurt you. Not because they've earned it, but because you choose freedom over resentment. You're not doing this for them. You're doing it to release the grip on your own heart. βΆοΈ Full teaching: https://youtu.be/ONU1FPQ7qrU
You can radiate love with each step, yes. But don't float away into some blissful bubble. The practice is to stay here, aware of what's around you. Balance means holding the inner feeling while remaining present to the outer world.
Dai Dang temple. No zoom session today. Catch us next week. Be well
When your heart is open, some people will see that as weakness. They'll try to pull you into their chaos. This is why you guard your senses. Not by closing down, but by staying rooted in your inner sanctuary. βΆοΈ Full teaching: https://youtu.be/ONU1FPQ7qrU #boundaries
When someone offers you anger or cruelty, you have a choice. You don't have to accept that gift. Let it belong to them. You're not being cold, you're simply refusing to take on what isn't yours. Say no thank you, that's yours. βΆοΈ Full teaching: https://youtu.be/ONU1FPQ7qrU
True happiness isn't about performing joy or pretending everything's fine. It's a deeper contentment that exists without attachment. Yes, you'll love and appreciate, but holding loosely is what sets you free. βΆοΈ Full teaching: https://youtu.be/ONU1FPQ7qrU #nonattachment
owenakaadhsila.substack.com/p/the-breakf... Post Father Day tribute to Filial Piety. Be well, happy, & peaceful ππ
The Breakfast the can't be canceled
Post Fathers Day tribute to Filial Piety
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Session canceled today. Enjoy Fathers Day. Be well ππ½π
Happy Father's Day May we all have good health, happiness & peace What did we learn from working in the kennels since age 7? Wait until you hear what I learned from visiting ranches & feed lots. Been a challenging week. Be well owenakaadhsila.substack.com/p/dog-kennel...
Dog Kennels to Heavenly Abodes
Father's Day Tribute What we learn from the most educated
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You're not going to find it and then lose it when you leave your meditation space. Love, compassion, peace are everywhere, woven into the fabric of existence. It's about recognizing what's already present, never separate from you.
You don't have to hunt down peace or desperately try to stay in compassion. Back off the attachment just a little. When you stop grasping, you realize it was never separate from you. Your awakening is already unfolding. βΆοΈ Full teaching: https://youtu.be/ONU1FPQ7qrU
You made it to this moment. You're here, breathing, trying, showing up. That is success. Stop the story that you're behind or broken. Practice sympathetic joy for your own journey. This moment right here is worth honoring. βΆοΈ Full teaching: https://youtu.be/ONU1FPQ7qrU
Not sure where all this got us but I do remember this scholarship when I graduated Nordhoff '82 & three days later standing on some yellow footprints with a shaved head & uniform, same shaved head different uniform same footprints following path to new beat, old band new Sangha Be well ππ #finearts
Architecture of the Heart: a Flag Day Memorial & Celebration for you Blue Hearted Fools. Be well, happy & peaceful ππ open.substack.com/pub/owenakaa...
Architecture of the Heart
Dhamma Reflections June 14
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