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Ego (Buddhism podcast) Does Buddhism approve of sex?
"This is an age in which sexual matters are discussed with great openness. There are many who are puzzled to know what the Buddhist attitude towards sex is. It is therefore to be hoped that the following guidelines may be found helpful towards an understanding. It is, of course, true to say that Buddhism, in keeping with the principle of the Middle Way, would advocate neither extreme puritanism nor extreme permissiveness. But this, as a guiding principle without further specification, may not seem sufficiently helpful for most people.
In the first place, we must distinguish between the rules undertaken by Buddhist monks [and nuns] for their own conduct and any guiding principles for lay people.
Ego (Buddhism podcast), Dec. 3, 2024 [with appropriated text uncredited to Maurice O'Connell Walshe from Buddhism and Sex, 2006 (Wheel 225, BPS.lk), as this channel often does with Ven. Thanissaro texts]; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly
Commonly referred to simply as Glastonbury Festival and known colloquially as "Glasto," this five-day festival of performing arts is held near Pilton, Somerset, England, most summers. It is the biggest open-air festival in the world.
Will you behave this year, Boys? And don't cuss.
In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Leading pop and rock artists have headlined, alongside thousands of others appearing on smaller stages and performance areas.
Kneecap rocks Glasto
Films and albums have been recorded at the festival, and it receives extensive TV and newspaper coverage. Glastonbury takes place on 1,500 acres of farmland [3] and is attended by about 200,000 people [4], with extensive security, transportation, water, and electricity-supply infrastructure (stuff built on the ground).
We need to heal stoned in a circle, a stone circle
While the number of attendees is sometimes swollen by gatecrashers, a record of 300,000 people was set at the 1994 festival, headlined by the Levellers, who performed on the Pyramid Stage [5].
Most festival staff are unpaid volunteers, helping the festival to raise millions of pounds for charity organizations [6].
Regarded as a major event in contemporary British culture, the festival is inspired by the ethos of the hippie, the counterculture of the 1960s, and the free festival movement. [It's the British version of Woodstock.]
Vestiges of these traditions are retained in the Green Fields area, which includes sections known as the Green Futures, the Stone Circle, and Healing Field [7].
Michael Eavis hosted the first one, then called the Pilton Festival, after seeing an open-air Led Zeppelin concert in 1970 at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. More: Glastonbury Festival
Terrible lineup for this year's fest before hiatus? - Will the Morris dancers be around for Beltane?
Isle of Wight Music Festival comes alive
Rare photos of the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival brought to life [with AI]
(Fusion Kidd) June 16, 2025: As Glastonbury 2025 opens, what is the history of other open-air festivals akin to Woodstock? Here are some rare photos of the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival, but in this case they are colorized and brought to life with animated motion (1968–1970). How the ChatGPT or AI modeling is able to project what happened after these photographs were taken is the mystery of something going into AI's black box and something else coming out with no one able to explain what happened in between.
Hey, baby, you gonna eat that fruit? - No, we are. Bite it. - Who, me? But, but... - Just do it.
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Come here, sucker. I want to tell you something.
(Refuge of the Male Mind 🧠) June 20, 2025: In this provocative video, let's explore bold ideas inspired by Socrates' philosophy on human relationships, power, truth, and emotional manipulation. This is content that challenges modern narratives and reveals perspectives many would prefer remained unspoken. Prepare to question everything.
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The subject of women in antiquity is a fascinating but admittedly difficult pursuit. Women’s voices in ancient times were largely ignored or silenced in literature, historical narratives, philosophical discourse, and political life.
Since pursuits in the philosophical realm were predominantly viewed as the domain of elite men, women, slaves, and other [social] minorities are often left out of the narrative. This makes it extremely difficult to find reliable sources on women in ancient times, what their lives were like, and how they carried themselves.
However, this is not to say that women did not participate in such activities. There is, in fact, some surviving evidence of female philosophers who were arguably just as influential and talented at their craft as their male counterparts (Wider, 1986).
The Missing Thread (D. Dunn)
The same is true of Early Buddhism, where Prince Siddhartha's wife, Bimba Devi (known to the world as Princess Yasodhara) went on to become a fully enlightened nun and the fiercest disputant in all the land, challenging any man or monk in debate. But all of this is as hidden as the story of "Mary" in the Bible. Here, however, one glorious woman is dissipated by being given many names -- Bhaddha Kacca, Kaccana, Bhadda Kaccānā, Subhaddakā, Bimba Devi, Bimba Sundari, and eventually Yasodhara. See: Rāhulamātā ("Rahula's mother").
Much of what we know about women in these times come from male sources and therefore needs to be closely analyzed and examined for biases and misinformation [not to mention disinformation].
Women were often mentioned by male philosophers concerning their roles in society and were frequently scrutinized for their perceived flaws in character inherent to their gender.
One prominent example of this was the wife of Socrates [one of them], Xanthippe, who was portrayed as nothing more than a nag and distraction for her husband’s philosophical pursuits (Wider, 1986).
Analyzing all aspects, both male philosophical opinions on women and the women themselves, provides important insight into the lives of women in antiquity.
Socrates (470-399 BCE) was a classical Greek philosopher and is said to be one of the fathers of Western philosophy. Socrates as a historical figure is shrouded in mystery, as he left no written records of his teachings. What survives of his ideas comes from the accounts of his students, such as Plato (427-347 BCE) and Xenophon (430-354 BCE), and it is important to note that they may have adapted Socratic thought to suit their own personal beliefs. More
A new discovery in Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza suggests the structure was not just a pharaoh's final resting place, but also a giant power plant.
Scientists blasted the 4,600-year-old structure with electromagnetic waves, a form of radiation that travels though the universe, finding it focused and amplified the energy into specific chambers and around the base.
Electromagnetic waves are used in such research because the radiation interacts with matter in unique ways, allowing experts to probe specific details about a structure's composition, arrangement, and dynamics.
The waves built up as energy in the King's chamber, the Queen's chamber, and an unfinished chamber beneath the structure. Scientists concluded the pyramid may have been a gigantic resonator that was designed to trap electromagnetic waves.
Retired aerospace engineer Christopher Dunn, who has spent years analyze the pyramid, recently shared that research like this suggests there was a greater purpose behind the building the structure.
Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience in April 2024, Dunn said the Northern Shaft of the pyramid has an appearance similar to a ube-like structure used to transmit microwaves and electromagnetic energy.
"That's a part of the theory in the Giza power plant," he said. "There are two chemicals that are introduced into the chamber, and the chemicals mix, and they boil off hydrogen [to create energy]."
As for the purpose of turning this structure into a giant clean energy power plant, scientists of the study said it's still a mystery -- but the Egyptians may have been much more advanced than anyone thought. More:
Netanyahu resigns, Tel Aviv completely destroyed? Thousands of Israeli victims of Iran's devastating...
(Polemik) June 27, 2025: This conflict has been going on for weeks, and there are few signs of peace. Boom after boom continues to fill the sky, and each attack is only met with greater anger. Rather than abating, revenge is growing wildly out of control. Now, everything is done openly, no longer through proxies. The main target is actually on display. Fear that was once only imagined has now turned into reality. The world is watching everything but is silent, as if it has lost its voice. Amid the ruins and smoke, two things are at stake, self-respect and how far patience can last. The question is: Will this ever end? Or was there never any intention to end it from the start? We will explore further because what is happening now is much more complicated than just an armed conflict. #polemik #news #polemiknews
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Iran's 26th devastating retaliation, Israeli city destroyed, thousands of Israeli citizens in fear
(Narasi) June 26, 2025: The conflict between Iran and Israel is now entering its most brutal phase and the Armistice. Iran's last missile attack. just hours after the previous wave. The latest reports say hundreds of buildings were destroyed and thousands of Israelis are in critical condition. The attack alarm sounded too late, leaving many victims unable to evacuate. What is the target of this 25th attack? What are the current conditions? Could this be the end of Israel's defense dominance? Narasi presents information in the form of a collection of the latest technology and facts behind trending/viral, unique and strange events in the world. This content is content that has original comments and is full of educational value. This compilation video has gone through various research and data processing in the form of photos, videos and news from various sources which are packaged in a countdown and/or random manner. #IranVsIsrael #BallisticMissiles #TelAviv
(WTFacts) June 22, 2025: Get the latest live news on the escalating Israel vs. Iran conflict 12-day war in this in-depth breakdown of Iran’s massive missile barrage on Israel in mid-June 2025. We dissect every explosive moment — from the initial Israeli military aggression on Iranian facilities to the Iran missile and drone retaliation attack on Israel that had Israel's news outlets scrambling. Watch as we analyze each missile type (Emad, Ghadr, Kheibar Shekan, Fattah-1 hypersonic) and explore how Tehran’s Iran response has rocked the region.
The festival celebrates the coming of spring and the fertility of the land. The Kalash people and the Kalash tribe are surprisingly progressive, and marital practices allow women to pursue love without social stigma. It's during the spring festival when many Kalash women set their sights on potential mates.
In stark contrast to patriarchal norms found in much of South Asia, the Kalash community promotes gender equality through practices like open relationships and marriage by elopement.
Bumberet Valley, surrounded by the Hindu Kush Range, which is part of the parent Himalayan Range, is the largest and most popular valley, attracting the most tourists, especially for the Spring Kalash Festival in 2025.
During Chilam Joshi I enjoyed Kalash dancing, singing, music, traditions, and fashion, with new tribal outfits being made each year for the celebration.
In the mornings, my Kalash Valley of Chitral travel vlog goes inside Rumbur Village and Bamboret Valley to see the DAILY LIFE of the Kalash before the festival.
I also visit a baby ceremony, an ancient Kalash Valley graveyard/cemetery, Kalash temple, and several Kalash houses along the way.
Join me to experience the special Kalash culture at the Chilam Joshi Spring Festival 2025. What do you think about these people? Please comment below and share with friends before their culture dies off.
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چلم جوشی کالاش فیسٹیول 2025 شمال مغربی پاکستان میں چترال سے بالکل باہر وادی رومبر اور بمبورٹ ویلی اور وادی بیریر میں منعقد ہوا۔ یہ موسم بہار کی آمد اور زمین کی زرخیزی کا جشن مناتا ہے۔ کالاش لوگ اور کالاش قبیلہ حیرت انگیز طور پر ترقی پسند ہیں اور ازدواجی رسومات خواتین کو سماجی بدنامی کے بغیر محبت کو آگے بڑھانے کی اجازت دیتے ہیں۔ اور یہ موسم بہار کے تہوار کے دوران ہوتا ہے جب بہت سی کالاش خواتین اپنی نظریں ممکنہ ساتھیوں پر مرکوز کرتی ہیں! جنوبی ایشیا کے زیادہ تر حصے میں پائے جانے والے پدرانہ اصولوں کے بالکل برعکس، کالاش برادری کھلے تعلقات اور بھاگ کر شادی جیسے طریقوں کے ذریعے صنفی مساوات کو فروغ دیتی ہے۔ ہندوکش پہاڑوں سے گھری ہوئی بمبریٹ وادی کالاش کی سب سے بڑی اور مقبول وادی ہے، جو سب سے زیادہ سیاحوں کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرتی ہے، خاص طور پر بہار کالاش فیسٹیول (2025) کے لیے۔ چلم جوشی کے دوران میں نے کالاش رقص، کالاش گانے، کالاش موسیقی، کالاش روایات، اور کالاش فیشن کا لطف اٹھایا، ہر سال جشن کے لیے نئے قبائلی لباس بنائے جاتے تھے۔ صبح کے وقت، میرا کالاش ٹریول بلاگ آپ کو میلے سے پہلے کالاش کے لوگوں کی روزمرہ کی زندگی کو دیکھنے کے لیے رمبور گاؤں اور بمبورٹ گاؤں کے اندر لے جاتا ہے۔ میں راستے میں ایک بچے کی تقریب، ایک قدیم کالاش قبرستان/قبرستان، کالاش مندر اور کئی کالاش گھروں کا دورہ بھی کرتا ہوں۔ چلم جوشی اسپرنگ فیسٹیول 2025 میں خصوصی کالاش ثقافت کا تجربہ کرنے کے لیے میرے ساتھ شامل ہوں! کالاش لوگوں کے بارے میں آپ کا کیا خیال ہے؟ براہ کرم ذیل میں تبصرہ کریں اور اپنے دوستوں کے ساتھ اشتراک کریں اس سے پہلے کہ ان کی ثقافت مر جائے! اگر آپ اس ویڈیو سے لطف اندوز ہوتے ہیں، تو براہ کرم ✅ سبسکرائب کریں (https://bit.ly/3BqGnIz) جب میں پاکستان میں اور دنیا کے ہر ملک میں چھ ہفتوں کا سفر کرتا ہوں! ❤️ میرا مقصد دنیا کو میڈیا کی آنکھوں سے نہیں بلکہ اپنی آنکھوں سے دیکھنا ہے۔ لہذا، میں آپ کو وہ ممالک دکھاتا ہوں جہاں میڈیا بری روشنی میں چمکتا ہے۔ ان ممالک میں مجھے سب سے زیادہ دوستانہ اور مہمان نواز لوگ ملے ہیں! براہ کرم میری پوری سیریز پر ایک نظر ڈالیں: 🇵🇰 پاکستان: https://bit.ly/3BqGnIz 🇩🇿 الجزائر: https://bit.ly/4hUJYTV 🇮🇷 ایران: https://shorturl.at/mndto 😊 شام: https://bit.ly/4gyRfb6 🇦🇫 افغانستان: https://shorturl.at/eTsIr 🇱🇾 لیبیا: https://bit.ly/3QZEDzn 🇮🇶 عراق: https://bit.ly/3KhayYa 🇸🇦 سعودی عرب: https://shorturl.at/OL0AW 😍 آپ کے تعاون اور سبسکرپشن کا بہت شکریہ
(Ancestry Code) June 22, 2025: Underneath the surface of modern Mexico (officially called the United Mexican States) lies a tangled legacy of Indigenous ancestry, Spanish (Iberian European) conquest, and a brutal caste (casta) system designed to divide and control based on racial superiority with pure peninsular Spanish at the top. This video uncovers the shocking genetic and social consequences of colonization, from the erasure of native bloodlines to the invention of racial categories that still echo today.
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Films and albums have been recorded at the festival, and it receives extensive TV and newspaper coverage. Glastonbury takes place on 1,500 acres of farmland [3] and is attended by about 200,000 people [4], with extensive security, transportation, water, and electricity-supply infrastructure (stuff built on the ground).
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