Massive earthquakes strike Venezuela

(Chaos of Nature) Venezuela destroyed after by 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes: many buildings collapse in Caracas, people trapped

(Xtreme TV) Tsunami threat and chaos after 7.5 earthquake hits with massive destruction

(Times Now World) Venezuela Earthquake LIVE | 7.5 magnitude doublet strikes Caracas, buildings collapse, casualties

(Mr. Weatherman) Double earthquake with major damage HITS northern Venezuela

Buildings collapse after powerful earthquake hits Venezuela | ABC NEWS

7.1-magnitude earthquake hits northern Venezuela - Multiple severe earthquakes rock Venezuela

Wisdom of Permaculture (Garden, CERN)

(Andrew Millison) How to see the hidden patterns of Nature (that's Mother Nature, Buddha Nature not so much)

• What in the world is "permaculture"?

Permaculture One: Perennial Agra

The book Permaculture One presents unique strategies for creating a food-producing system specifically suited to our needs, whether we garden in our backyard or engage in full-scale farming. By carefully designing a system around functional relationships between plant and animal species we can create a stable "cultivated ecology" suited to local conditions. This book provides a catalog of 130 trees and plants useful to a permaculture system. More

Permaculture: Design Manual (Mollison)

Permaculture explained

Permaculture is an approach to [sustainable farming] land management and settlement design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems. It includes a set of design principles derived using whole-systems thinking.

It applies these principles in fields such as regenerative agriculture, town planning, rewilding, and community resilience.

The term was coined in 1978 by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, who formulated the concept in opposition to modern industrialized methods, instead adopting a more traditional or "natural" approach to agriculture [1, 2, 3].

Seed to Plate Soil to Sky (Lois Ellen Frank)

We can heal this and go natural. - Really?

Multiple thinkers in the early and mid-20th century explored no-dig gardening, no-till farming, and the concept of "permanent agriculture," which were early inspirations for the field of permaculture [4].

Mollison and Holmgren's work from the 1970s and 1980s led to several books, starting with Permaculture One in 1978, and to the development of the "Permaculture Design Course," which has been one of the main methods of diffusion of permacultural [money-making] ideas [5].

Starting from a focus on land usage in Southern Australia, permaculture has since spread in scope to include other regions and other topics, such as appropriate technology and intentional community (commune) design [6]. More: Permaculture - Wikipedia

But what's reality, really, CERN?

(Julia McCoy) Scientists at CERN discovered a hidden layer beneath reality [samsaric simulation?] -- and it won't disappear. AI can calculate a hidden substrate better than organic human scientists? Are we living in a simulation rather than a base reality?

Altadena's 'Collaboratory' grand opening

WHAT HAPPENED?

The opening of the Eaton Fire Collab was a great success. The parking lot was overflowing, and the 36,000 square foot space was packed shoulder to shoulder with tours, a party, and lots of tabling by non-profit organizations. In the future Free Store (for those who apply in advance) sits the mural shown above, which is about 25 feet long. There was a party going in the central meeting area, along with free snacks. When in full swing, this will be the largest fire recovery hub in California. There is an entire section dedicated to mental health, relaxation, and recovery. It includes art therapy, peer-to-peer counseling, and other psychological resources.

• Eaton Fire Collaborative Opens ‘Collaboratory,’ a Home Base for Recovery (Pasadena Now)
• PEF and the Eaton Fire Collaboratory: A Space for Hope and Healing – Pasadena Educational Foundation
• Altadena Coalition: Community Support and Recovery Initiative | The Altadena Coalition
• LAist.com

Grand opening

Impact artist Ekaterina Sky mural

The EFC Collaboratory is having a grand opening on Tuesday, Oct. 7th, at 540 W. Woodbury Ave. in Altadena (near the intersection of Lincoln and Woodbury). This massive 36,000 square foot compound is the home to many non-profits and an art collective. Our collaboration mural with impact artist Ekaterina Sky is now housed here and visible in the west-facing lounge near the rolling doors. The vision for the remainder of the space will be explained on the day to visitors and guests.

• Eaton Fire Collaboratory Grand Opening
• Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 pm
• 540 W. Woodbury Ave, Altadena, California

Grand opening of EFC Collaboratory, Altadena

In January 2025, California faced one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in history. Thousands of families were displaced, homes were lost, and entire communities were left reeling in the aftermath.

For the past nine months, the StrongHome Network has been on the ground, serving, supporting, and walking alongside families impacted by these fires. Through collaboration with hundreds of dedicated organizations, SHN has worked tirelessly to help survivors rebuild their lives, restore hope, and begin again.

Now, SHN is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the Eaton Fire Collaboratory—a new shared space where over 40 organizations are coming together under one roof to continue this vital work.

The Collaboratory is a place of restoration, partnership, and community. Here, fire-affected families can access a wide range of resources including:

• Essential needs and personal recovery support
• Home rebuilding and construction guidance
• Family and marriage strengthening programs
• Mental health and wellness services
• Business and financial recovery resources.

Following the grand opening, the Eaton Fire Collaboratory will remain open weekly during regular business hours to serve anyone in need of these resources.

Whether one seeks personal support, rebuilding assistance, or community connection, this will be a welcoming space for ongoing recovery and growth. If anyone was impacted by the fires or are passionate about supporting community recovery, all are invited to join SHN for this special event.

Come meet the partners, explore the space, connect with local leaders, and discover how we can all move forward—stronger together.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. stronghomenetwork.com/efc-collaboratory-october-7th

Volunteer: Sunday, Oct. 5th

Volunteer and get involved.

WHAT HAPPENED? Amigosdelosrios.org -- which is saving the remaining trees in Altadena after the Eaton Fire took more than half of them -- cleaned up the green space around the center in preparation for the open house on Tuesday, Oct. 7th.

California Climate Action Corps
LA Works

• Oct. 5, 2025: Greening at the Altadena Collaboratory
• laworks.com/2025fires
• portal.caclimateactioncorps.org
• 626 Night Market (Asian offerings)

2025 LA Fires Upcoming Recovery Events

2025 LA Fires Recovery Events and Offerings — Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization

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  larcro.org
• larcro.org/volunteer
• Legal Clinics
• Insurance and Financial Workshops
• Government Updates and Resources
• Small Business Support Rebuilding
• Repairs
• Emotional Support Workshops
• betterangeles.la/wildfire/fire-recovery-grant
• Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization; (Dhr. Seven, Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Jen. B. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Eli in Buddhist Russia: Kalmykia (video)

The lotus blooms in the East? Eastern Europe

Buddhism was officially incorporated into Siberia in the early 17th century [1, 2] and is considered one of Russia's traditional religions and a legal part of Russian historical heritage [3]. Besides the monastic Buddhist traditions of Buryatia, Tuva, and Kalmykia (the only Buddhist-majority republic in Europe), Buddhism is spreading all over Russia, with many ethnic Russian converts [4, 5].*

Buddhist Europe? New Years in Kalmykia

Republic of Kalmykia: In Elista took place a much big Russian Buddhist celebration

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(Eli from Russia) Jan. 7, 2024: ELISTA, Kalmykia - There is a Buddhist republic in the heart of Europe. On arriving, one can't believe what one is seeing: Buddhist stupas, temples, pagodas, Asian Buddhist gates and buildings. This Russian region has a truly distinct culture, traditions, and holidays. I will celebrate the Kalmyk Zul (Festival of Lamps) holiday with locals and add one year to my life along with all Kalmyks. Buddhism in Kalmykia

TIMECODES

• 00:00 I'm going to celebrate the New Year with Kalmyks!
• 01:17 Welcome to the capital: Elista City
• 02:46 What did I find on the Lenin Square?
• 04:26 My chance to make a wish under the Golden Gate
• 05:47 Here is a Kalmyk lunch!
• 09:30 Is this really Europe?!
• 11:25 Locals came to get blessings from Buddhist lamas
• 12:31 It's New Year's Day in Kalmykia
• 16:47 A ritual to prolong life

• Buddhist Modernities: Re-inventing Tradition in the Globalizing Modern World
• Republic of Kalmykia » New Year Zul
• 📌 elinabakunova.com/russianclub: Russian Speaking Club to practice at any level

*Buddhism in Russia

In 2012, Russian Vajrayana Buddhism was the religion of:

• 62% of the total population of Tuva,
• 48% of Kalmykia (the only indigenously Buddhist part of Europe), and
• 20% of Buryatia [24].

Buddhists, Shamans, and Soviets: Rituals...Buryatia

Buddhism also has adherents amounting to 6% in Zabaykalsky Krai, primarily ethnic Buryats, and 0.5% to 0.9% in Tomsk Oblast and Yakutia.

Buddhist communities are found in other federal subjects of Russia, between 0.1% and 0.5% in Sakhalin Oblast, Khabarovsk Krai, Amur Oblast, Irkutsk Oblast, Altay, Khakassia, Novosibirsk Oblast, Tomsk Oblast, Tyumen Oblast, Orenburg Oblast, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Murmansk Oblast, Moscow and Moscow Oblast, Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, and in Kaliningrad Oblast [24].

In large cities like Moscow, Saint Petersburg (formerly Leningrad, capital of the Czar's Empire which became the Soviet Union), and Samara, where up to 1% of the population identify as Buddhists [26].

• Buddhism in Tuva
• Buddhism in Kalmykia
• Buddhism in Buryatia
• Datsan and Khurul - Buddhist temples in Russia
• Khambo Lama
• Datsan Gunzechoinei
• Tubden Shedubling - Buddhist temple complex in Moscow
• More: Buddhism in Russia

• Eli from Russia, YouTube; Amber Larson and Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Ultra-processed foods: Joe Rogan on Time

Joe Rogan UNLOADS on Time Magazine for pushing ultra processed foods

(The Jimmy Dore Show) In 2023 Time Magazine ran a comprehensive story detailing the massive health risks associated with consuming processed foods (soda, chips, sugar, beer, pizza, candy, "natural flavors," preservatives, flavorants... But then in July 2024 the magazine undermined all that great reporting by running a [paid for?] piece suggesting not only that processed foods are not all THAT bad, but also that denigrating these products is — get this — racist.

Joe Rogan learned to be a stand up comic?

Jimmy Dore and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss a recent segment on Joe Rogan’s podcast ripping into Time Magazine for running an apologist's report for advertisers who are knowingly poisoning the American public for profit with no concern for the health consequences.

Co-host Kurt Metzger on Twitter (kurtmetzger) and website (KurtMetzgerComedy.com) #TheJimmyDoreShow

• Joe Rogan, RFK Jr., Jimmy Dore, Kurt Metzger (TJDS, jimmydore.com), Sept. 1, 2024: Pfc. Sandoval, Seth Auberon, CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Rains Retreat service, Super Blue Moon

Supermoon rises over Los Angeles' snow covered San Gabriel Mountains behind the megacity

Full moon, Surprise, AZ, on 8/1/23 (Diannie Chavez, The Arizona Republic via USA Today)

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Where is the Moon Goddess?

A rare sky spectacle will occur Monday night that (probably) won't happen again for years:

A full moon that can be called both a "supermoon" and "blue moon" will grace the night skies over the U.S.

Dubbed a "super blue moon," the rare combination occurs when the different cycles of blue and supermoons happen to align on the calendar, says NASA's Noah Petro, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter project scientist.

• [Blue moon: second full moon in same month (moonth). Super moon: a larger than average moon that's closer.]
• Who is it the lunar deity? Luna, Chandra, Soma?

If that's not confusing enough, astronomers also have varying definitions for what counts as a supermoon and what counts as a blue moon. (Just last year a full moon met the criteria for both, by some definitions). Here's why Monday's full moon is special:

What is a supermoon?

What's super about it? Its size from proximity

When the moon’s orbit brings it closer to Earth than usual, this cosmic combo is called a supermoon. A supermoon occurs when the moon’s orbit is closest to Earth at the same time the moon is full.

The term was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979. "Different publications use slightly different thresholds for deciding when a full moon is close enough to the Earth to qualify as a supermoon," NASA explains.

"Because the orbit of the moon is not a perfect circle, the moon is sometimes closer to the Earth than at other times during its orbit."

• Related video: A rare super blue moon is about to happen (The Weather Channel)

When the moon reaches its closest point to Earth, about 226,000 miles away, full moons appear larger and brighter than at other times. A supermoon will appear 30% brighter and 14% larger than a typical full moon.

What is a blue moon?

Yes, look! It's all blue in color and cloudy!

There are two types of blue moons, seasonal and monthly. The one Monday will be of the seasonal variety. A seasonal blue moon occurs when there are four full moons in a single season (on this occasion, summer). When this happens, the third of the four is considered a blue moon.

The second definition – which arose from a misunderstanding of the original – is the monthly blue moon, referring to the second full moon in any single calendar month.

In either case, blue moons earn their reputation for being rare because of a quirk in the typical rhythm of one full moon per month [which always only had one full moon until the Vatican thrust the Gregorian Calendar on the world and divorced us from our planet's natural timekeeper].

The moon's cycle takes 29.5 days [28 days by our count of four weeks in a moonth, which means the time between full moons].

But, as Missouri State University Professor of Astrophysics Mike Reed notes, months [in the convoluted Gregorian Calendar] can have 28, 29, 30, or 31 days [to keep the number of days in a year with only 12 rather than the natural 13 moons that there should or used to be, given than 13x28=364+1 New Year turnaround day].

The two cycles create odd mismatches resulting in one more moon in a season or month than is typical – and that's a blue moon. Months usually have only one full moon – unless there's a (monthly) blue moon.

And seasons typically have three full moons – unless there's a (seasonal) blue moon.

Blue moons are not blue in color. Monday's full moon is unlikely to appear blue: Blue-colored moons in photos are usually made using special blue camera filters or photo editing apps.

Launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Starlink 8-9 mission, Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, July 3, 2024, viewed from the Banana River.

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How rare is a super blue moon? When will the next one occur? "It's tricky to answer, because it depends on your definition of a supermoon and a blue moon," Edward Bloomer, senior astronomy manager at the U.K.'s Royal Observatory Greenwich told USA TODAY via e-mail.

The answer is different depending on whether you're talking about a seasonal blue moon or a monthly blue moon. If you tweak what counts as a supermoon, the answer also changes.

In general, a blue moon happens once every two or three years on average, according to NASA. The time between super blue moons can be as much as 20 years – but in general, 10 years is the average.

So when will the next super blue moon actually occur? A safe bet is January 2037, according to NASA. However, depending on what you count as a super blue moon, you may hear of another one rising before then. Source

Rains Retreat (Vassa) Buddhist Observance Day (Uposatha)

The Buddha under full moon (JUNAIDI/DeviantArt)

Every seven days, observant Buddhists honor the lunar observance day (the sabbath, which stands for "Saturday," the holy day of the Bible in Abrahamic faiths before it was changed to the Son's day without anybody noticing other than Jews, Seventh Day Adventists, and diehard Christian sects). This is weekly and in accord with the phases of the Moon (Soma/Chandra, Luna) everyone can look up and see. Of all four in a month, of particular significance is the one that falls on the full moon. It is kept in the same way, observing the Eight Precepts and "fasting" after noon (only eating between sunup and midday). It is a day to visit the monastery (vihara), nunnery, pagoda, or temple to study, hear the Dharma (Dhamma in the form of Bana or instruction), ask questions, practice meditation, and observe the additional precepts.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Monday's rare super blue moon is a confounding statistical marvel

• Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, Aug. 17, 2024; Sheldon S., Dhr. Seven, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

The Badlands Guardian geoglyph: ETs

Ancient Aliens: Cosmic communication system carved into Earth (S14, E2) | full episode

Who is she, this Guardian?

(HISTORY) Aug. 14, 2024: Satellite images [on Google Earth] have revealed a giant Indigenous face that appears to be carved into the Earth in Alberta, Canada, which has now become known far and wide as "The Badlands Guardian."

See more in Season 14, Episode 2, "The Badlands Guardian." Watch all new episodes of Ancient Aliens, Fridays at 9/8c, and stay up to date on all favorite shows on The HISTORY Channel website at history.com/schedule.

It's like the big Buddha of Bamiyan with shoulders

• Discovery of arrowheads suggests human achievements occurred much earlier than believed (msn.com)

Clever Tiny Homes for sale in U.S.

Clever Tiny Homes

A high-end, full, modern kitchen

Quality tiny homes at unbeatable prices: Tiny homes on wheels are for sale from Clever Tiny Homes (CTH) with kitchen and bathroom, bedroom and lots of windows. Imagine a Murphy bed for more space and a high-end kitchen.

CTH is one of North America's largest Tiny Home builders. Its deep investment in technology, sourcing, and supply chain optimization allows them to manufacture homes with uncompromising quality at an unbeatable price. There are at least two sizes to choose from, with three completed every week at 40% savings compared to custom builders. It takes 3-4 months to build a home. But it has big windows, lofty ceilings, and is meticulously designed to maximize space and livability.

These homes feature massive windows, high ceilings, strategically-placed mirrors, bright interior colors, and storage tucked away everywhere. Uncompromising kitchens feature large, quartz countertops, soft-close hardware, quality, and custom-designed cabinetry throughout. These kitchens are ready for foodies.

Homes feature 5-star bathrooms. Rejuvenate in a spa-like restroom, complete with a full bathtub or shower, elegant tiling, a large vanity, tons of natural light, and those same tall ceilings as the rest of the house.

What could someone do in such a pad?

Two thoughtfully designed layouts are offered. To save cost, they are manufactured in an assembly-line fashion with materials sourced in bulk for greater saving. CTH does not do custom builds or finishings.

The 26' x 8.5' goes for $64,995, and the larger bedroom "Park Model" with deck, which is 38' x 12', goes for $119,995. They are available from Hawaii to Alaska, New York to California. They are shipped all over the country. More clevertinyhomes.com

• Clever Tiny Homes; Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Jen Bradford, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Crystal Palace hidden under Mexican desert

SUTRA: The Results of Karma (AN 8.40)

Edited by Dhr. Seven, Pat Macpherson for Wisdom Quarterly from Ven. Thanissaro (original translation), Vipaka Sutta: "Results" (AN 8.40 PTS: A iv 247) from accesstoinsight.org

• [The following are violations of the Five Precepts all humans should follow if they wish to again be reborn among humans rather than in lower worlds. Note that No. 4 is usually lumped together as "wrong speech" but is here divided into four parts, showing the significance of verbal-karma for humans.]

People say, "You Only Live Once." It's untrue.

1. "Meditators, killing (the taking of life) — when pursued, indulged in, and stored up — is karma (intentionally-motivated action) that leads to rebirth in hells, leads to rebirth in the realm or womb of animals, leads to rebirth in the realm of the hungry ghosts. The least of all the karmic consequences resulting from the taking of life is that, if one is again reborn on the human plane, it leads to a shortened lifespan.

• [NOTE: If rebirth is real, how does it work?]
• [NOTE: The human plane is the lowest of the good rebirth destinations. Below this human plane of existence are the apaya or "downfall" planes of animals, ghosts, demons, and hellions, woeful albeit temporary states.]

2. "Stealing — when pursued, indulged in, and stored up — is action that leads to rebirth in hells, leads to rebirth in the realm of animals, leads to rebirth in the realm of the hungry ghosts. The least of all the karmic consequences resulting from stealing is that, if one is again reborn on the human plane, it leads to the loss of wealth.

Are those haters flipping me off? Wait, is that Death? Wait, is this symbolism in my videos?

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Taylor Swift's rivalry and revenge

3. "Sexual misconduct — when pursued, indulged in, and stored up — is karma that leads to rebirth in hells, leads to rebirth in the realm of animals, leads to rebirth in the realm of the hungry ghosts. The least of all the karmic consequences resulting from sexual misconduct is that, if one is again reborn on the human plane, it leads to rivalry and revenge.

4. "Telling falsehoods — when pursued, indulged in, and stored up — is action that leads to rebirth in hells, leads to rebirth in the realm of animals, leads to rebirth in the realm of the hungry ghosts. The least of all the karmic consequences resulting from telling falsehoods is that, if one is again reborn on the human plane, it leads to being falsely accused.

The mouth is like a loaded gun. Mind the tongue.

4. "Divisive tale bearing — when pursued, indulged in, and stored up — is karma that leads to rebirth in hells, leads to rebirth in the realm of animals, leads to rebirth in the realm of hungry ghosts. The least of all karmic consequences resulting from divisive tale bearing is that, if one is again reborn on the human plane, it leads to the breaking of one's friendships.

4. "Harsh speech — when pursued, indulged in, and stored up — is action that leads to rebirth in hells, leads to rebirth in the realm of animals, leads to rebirth in the realm of hungry ghosts. The least of all karmic consequences resulting from harsh speech is that, if one is again reborn on the human plane, it leads to offensive sounds [ejaculatory grunts, outbursts].

Billie: I better watch what I say. It'll come back.

4. "Frivolous chit chat (low or beastly talk, idle speech, busybody gossip) — when pursued, indulged in, and stored up — is action that leads to rebirth in hells, leads to rebirth in the realm of animals, leads to rebirth in the realm of hungry ghosts. The least of all karmic consequences resulting from frivolous chit chat is that, if one is again reborn on the human plane, it leads to not being believed (or taken seriously, words that are not worth taking to heart).

There's no need to count other's bad karma.

5. "Drinking alcohol (fermented and distilled liquor) — when pursued, indulged in, and stored up — is karma that leads to rebirth in hells, leads to rebirth in the realm of animals, leads to rebirth in the realm of hungry ghosts. The least of all karmic consequences resulting from drinking alcohol is that, if one is again reborn becomes a human being again, it leads to mental derangement."

• See AN 4.111 for an example of "harsh training"