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(Abramorama) The WISDOM OF HAPPINESS shows us a timeless truth: happiness is still possible, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. This powerful message of hope is delivered as a personal audience with one of the greatest living thinkers, Nobel Peace Prize winner Tenzin Gyatso, known to billions around the world as the 14th Dalai Lama.
From Executive Producers Richard Gere and Oren Moverman, the film premieres its North American theater tour in 2025. Learn more and sign up to receive updates: wisdomofhappinessfilm.com.
Dalai Lama shares advice for finding happiness in the 21st century in new documentary
In conversation with Lion’s Roar magazine Editor Andrea Miller, Richard Gere -- American Zen and Vajrayana Buddhist, actor, humanitarian, and one of the executive producers of the film -- reflects on the nature of true happiness, the roots of suffering, and how meeting the Dalai Lama transformed his life.
The Wisdom of Happiness premieres in theaters Oct. 2025 and, while best viewed on the big screen, it is also available for streaming. To find a screening at a nearby theater, visit: wisdomofhappinessfilm.com.
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PEACE WALK: a peace march, sometimes referred to as a peace pilgrimage(yatra), is a form of nonviolent action where a person or group marches a set distance to raise awareness for particular issues important to the walkers.
(KFDM YouTube) Nov. 24, 2025: A group of Theravada Buddhist monks is persevering on their peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., despite facing challenges, including a recent auto accident in Dayton that injured two monks.
The monks or bhikkhusbegan their journey on Oct. 26th, 2025, at the Hong Dao Buddhist Temple and have covered nearly 300 miles. They aim to complete the 2,300-mile trek in 120 days.
The monks say their mission is to support a suffering society and promote healing worldwide.
"We try to spread that love, loving kindness, compassion, and hopefully that everyone will be living in harmony and unity, and that is our purpose of walking," they said.
Supporters have been inspired by the monks' dedication. One supporter shared, "I woke up my daughter and I was like, 'Hey, we got to go! And we flew here... I think it's awesome what they're doing."
Despite the accident involving a pickup truck hitting the monks, which left one hospitalized, the group remains committed to their journey.
"The surgery went well, and he's well, and he's happy. He supported this walk, and he wanted all the monks to continue walk in to finish this journey," they said.
The monks express gratitude for the support they have received along the way, as they continue their walk for peace.
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Drukpa Kunley (1455–1529), also known as Kunga Legpai Zangpo, Drukpa Kunleg (Tibetan འབྲུག་པ་ཀུན་ལེགས་, brug pa kun legs), and Kunga Legpa, the Madman of the Dragon Lineage (Tibetan འབྲུག་སྨྱོན་ཀུན་དགའ་ལེགས་པ་, 'brug smyon kun dga' legs pa), was a Tibetan Buddhist lama, missionary, and poet in the Drukpa Kagyu lineage of the [Himalayan Bon sorcery-influenced] Vajrayana Buddhist Mahamudra tradition [1].
He was trained at Ralung Monastery under siddha Pema Lingpa. However, by the age of 25, he had returned his monastic [Vinaya] vows [2] to take a wife, whose name was Tsewang Dzom (tshe dbang 'dzom) [3]. He is often counted among the Nyönpa ("Mad Ones"). He is considered to have been a reincarnation of Saraha [4]. More
The Enlightenment Trap: Obsession, Madness and Death on Diamond Mountain
(Audiobook) Author Scott Carney has 4.3 out of 5 stars (with 137 reviews). The 2023 edition of The Enlightenment Trap includes two new chapters, photography, and updated total revision.
In 2012, 38-year-old Ian Thorson's search for spiritual transcendence ended in tragedy on a remote Arizona mountaintop. His wife, a woman anointed as a goddess by an eccentric Buddhist community, held him in her arms as he slowly died from dehydration and dysentery.
For Scott Carney, a journalist and anthropologist who lived in India for six years, Thorson's death was just the most recent iteration of an unspoken epidemic that connected intensive meditation and mental instability.
The Enlightenment Trap explores how Tibetan Buddhism in the West morphed from its roots in the Himalayan foothills into a fundamentally new American religion. For Thorson, the entry point into this new faith was Geshe Michael Roach, the supreme spiritual leader of Diamond Mountain University.
Carney unravels the cult-like practices of Diamond Mountain to illuminate the uniquely American tendency to mix and match Eastern religious traditions like LEGO pieces. The result is that for some, enlightenment is a synonym for almost god-like powers, and achieving it can become more important than life itself.
Aided by Thorson’s private papers and cutting-edge neurological research, the book reveals the profound impact of intensive meditation on the brain.
Carney exposes stories of miracles and black magic, sexualized rituals and tantric rites from former Diamond Mountain acolytes. The Enlightenment Trap is a gripping work of investigative journalism that reveals how the path to enlightenment can be riddled with danger.
(The Daily Show) Desi Lydic on It's a Trump Xmas: Melania decks the halls of the White House; googly-eyed FBI Director Ka$h Patel is not gay even though he wears women's clothes while hoping no one notices and is fastidious about his appearance like a woman on her . ; Secretary of War [Defense] Pete Hegseth dodges war crimes charges after allegations he murdered defenseless victims who were neither convicted nor charged with anything as he throws Admiral Mitch Bradley under the bus.
The strange, brilliant life of a billionaire scientist living between two worlds
(Lei's Looking Glass) From child prodigy to billionaire scientist, Dr. John D. Young lived a life most people can only imagine—college at 13, dual doctorate degrees (PhDs) by 21, Nobel recognition before 30. But behind his extraordinary success was an even stranger story: visions of light, encounters with divine beings, out-of-body experiences, and a search for the truth behind consciousness. In this episode, we explore the brilliant and mysterious life of a man who walked between science and spirit, between wealth and awakening, between this world and another. Was he simply a prodigy—or something more? Discover the story of a genius who may have been chosen for a higher purpose.
(Lei's Looking Glass) The child prince who remembered a past life - and the Karmapa controversy
Dr. Ian Stevenson, MD, American academic and scientific rebirth/reincarnation researcher, founder and director of the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, professor and a founder of the Society for Scientific Exploration
The Yonaguni Monument (Japanese 与那国島海底地形) refers to Yonaguni-jima Kaitei Chikei, literally, "Yonaguni Island Submarine Topography," possibly a remnant of the Land of Mu (mythical lost continent).
The manmade structures are also called the "Yonaguni (Island) Submarine Ruins" or 与那国（島）海底遺跡, Yonaguni-jima Kaitei Iseki.
This submerged rock formation rests off the coast of Yonaguni, the southernmost of the Ryukyu Islands, in Japan. It lies approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of Taiwan. More: Yonaguni
Where is Yonaguni?
Yonaguni (Japanese 与那国島, Hepburn Yonaguni-jima, Dunan-chima, older Juni-shima [2], Yunoon-zïma, Yunaguni-jima), one of the Yaeyama Islands, is the westernmost island of Japan [3], lying between the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea.
A mere 107.4 kilometers (58.0 nmi, 66.7 miles) separate the island from Taiwan at their closest points. It is administered as the town of Yonaguni, Yaeyama Gun, Okinawa, and there are three settlements: Sonai, Kubura, and Higawa.
There have been discussions to establish direct ferry services with Taiwan in order to bolster tourism. More: Yonaguni
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What I found in the Himalayas that the West couldn’t give me
(Increasing Frequency) Sept. 30, 2025: ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK. On my journey through the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas, I went searching for what was missing in my life — a deeper sense of meaning, peace, and connection.
Along the way, I encountered wise old babas, mystics who live in solitude high in the mountains, carrying with them timeless wisdom passed down through generations.
These mystical encounters opened my eyes to lessons that the modern world, especially the West, often overlooks. From simple moments of silence to profound conversations about life, purpose, and spirit, the Himalayas revealed truths I didn’t know I was seeking.
Join me on this journey into the heart of the mountains — where the air is thinner, but the wisdom is infinite. 🌄✨
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(Red Bull) Nov. 7, 2025: MOUNT EVEREST. Ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel becomes the first person to climb Mt. Everest and ski back to Everest Base Camp without supplementary oxygen. After nearly 16 hours climbing in the high altitude “Death Zone” (above 26250 feet or 8,000 meters, where oxygen levels are dangerously low), Bargiel clipped into his skis on the summit of allegedly the tallest mountain on earth [which may in fact be Mt. Sumeru or K2] and started his descent via the South Col Route. He reached Camp II that night and rested. The summit ridge and Hillary Step had taken longer than planned, meaning darkness made it dangerous and difficult to navigate further that day. The next morning, he skied through the treacherous Khumbu Icefall guided by a drone flown by his brother, Bartek, before safely arriving at Everest Base Camp to become the first person to ascend and descend Mt. Everest on skis with no supplementary oxygen.
(Kim Iversen) Hypocritical Zionist Jews are mad they are accused of killing (mass murdering while prosecuting an ethnic cleansing to accomplish a full extermination or catastrophic Nakba)
Native American Comedy Slam | The original full show
(laugh out loud flix) Premiered Nov. 15, 2025: The Original Native American Comedy Slam was created in the bold spirit of The Kings of Comedy—a no-reservations-needed, “Goin’ Native” stand-up event that celebrates Indigenous humor at its finest.
Hosted by the legendary Charlie Hill, the special features powerhouse performances from
Larry Omaha,
Howie Miller,
Marc Yaffee,
Jim Ruel,
Vaughn Eagle Bear, and
JR Redwater.
Filmed during the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Festival in Los Angeles, this groundbreaking event made history as the first-ever filmed showcase to feature seven of the nation’s top Native American comedians together on one stage. It remains a landmark moment in Indigenous representation and comedy culture. Discover more from each of these incredible artists—explore their work and follow their journeys:
1. Charlie Hill - RIP Tribute to Charlie: • Charlie Hill • Remembering a Native Americ... Charlie Hill (More about Charlie) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie...
2. Larry Omaha: https://www.larryomaha.net/ Larry Omaha Instagram: larryomaha Larry Omaha Facebook: larryomaha
3. Howie Miller: https://www.howiemiller.com/ Howie Miller on Facebook: howiemillercomedy
4. Vaughn Eaglebear, who also spells his last name Eagle Bear Vaughn Eagle Bear on Facebook: vaughn.eaglebear. Vaughn Eagle Bear's music: https://vaughneaglebear.hearnow.com/b... Vaughn Eagle Bear on YouTube: @veaglebear
5. Marc Yaffee: https://laughwithmarc.com/ Marc Yaffee Facebook: laughwithmarcyaffee Marc Yaffee Instagram: marcyaffee Marc Yaffee YouTube: marcyaffee
6. Jim Ruel Facebook: jimruelcomedy Jim Ruel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimruel2/?h...
7. JR Redwater Facebook: jrredwatercomedy JR Redwater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrredwaterc...
The Original Native American Comedy Slam was Directed and Produced by: Scott Montoya • imdb.to/2LVcn0y
For anyone who thinks Charlie Hill’s opening comments about the Iroquois Confederacy helping shape American democracy are inaccurate, here are a few reputable historical sources that explain the real connections between the "Haudenosaunee system" and early American political thought and is spelled out in the new documentary series by Ken Burn "American Revolution.”
• The First 10 Minutes of "The American Revo... Go to 1 minute into the first ten minutes of this new series on PBS from Ken Burns "American Revolution.” here is a link: • The First 10 Minutes of "The American Revo...
The reincarnated Lama: The true story that defies logic
(Lei's Looking Glass) Nov. 27, 2025: Some stories challenge everything we think we know about life, death, and what comes after. Across Tibet and beyond, for over a thousand years, people have reported children who remember past lives, masters who choose their next rebirth, and signs that seem too specific to ignore. This episode explores one of the most astonishing cases in modern times — and the ancient system behind it. Whether you're skeptical or simply curious, this journey into reincarnation, destiny, and the mysteries of the human mind will stay with you long after the story ends. #reincarnation#leislookingglass
(Nathaniel Jeanson) Premiered Nov. 28, 2025: In 1621, the “Pilgrims” (settler colonial imperial invaders from England) shared the first “Thanksgiving” with their new Native American “neighbors” as they displaced then killed them off.
Who were these neighbors? Mayans? New scientific discoveries announced just this year have turned our understanding of the first Thanksgiving inside out.
BOOK: They Had Names is available for purchase here: answersingenesis.org/store...
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