Showing posts with label online. Show all posts
Showing posts with label online. Show all posts

Friday, July 24, 2026

There is NO more racism in the USA, none

MindSquire gave internet racists some instant karma
Dave Chappelle on race in America

Ron Taylor ain't never seen no racism
(Spotlight by Laugh Society) We grew up watching racist-sexist movies and TV (Ron Taylor)


"I don't see color," "I got Black friends"

Implicit bias differs from explicit racism
Where do American kids get these racist and sexist ideas? Ku Klux Klan, Georgia, 1948)
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Nazis borrowed many U.S. ideas
Most American racism is not overt like young white males famously display behind the safety of computer monitors, trolling others from their middle class bedrooms. It's implicit, which means it is often hidden to us. We don't realize what we're doing. It's like when satirical Sacha Baron Cohen (as Borat and as Bruno) interviewed white frat boys in their Winnebago and on the beach in Florida for Spring Break.

Frat boys with Bruno on Spring Break

DEFINITION: An implicit bias stereotype is the pre-reflective attribution of particular qualities by an individual to a member of some social out group [1]. "Those people are all like that." This color skin equals that set of behaviors.

It is an unconscious bias that stems from a natural human tendency to divide the social world into groups [2].

"John Wayne was a Nazi"?
(M.D.C.) Was the famous television cowboy Mr. John Wayne a racist?

Whipping (flogging) a slave to teach him
Implicit stereotypes are shaped by experience and based on learned associations between particular qualities and social categories, including race and gender [3], leading to racism and sexism or gender role stereotypes of how people are "supposed" to be.

Slavery in the 13 colonies, 1770s
Perceptions and behaviors can be influenced by the implicit stereotypes we hold, even if we are unaware we are holding such stereotypes [4].

Implicit bias is an aspect of implicit social cognition, the social phenomenon that our perceptions, attitudes, and stereotypes can operate prior to conscious intention or endorsement [5]. We may have taken it on from our family of origin or circle of friends, associates, and media figures.

It don't hurt 'em; they can't feel
It's real. The existence of implicit bias is supported by scientific articles in psychological literature [6]. The term implicit stereotype was first defined by psychologists Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald in 1995 [7].

Implicit stereotypes (unconscious associations held by individuals) can influence behavior even when they contradict our consciously endorsed beliefs. This effect is particularly observable in real-world contexts such as judgments of fame and hiring processes [7, 8]. More

Friday, May 16, 2025

Monks behaving badly: Phuket, Thailand


Monks arrested, drunken Chalong shooting, Phuket beach vendors tossed || Thailand News
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Two years ago in Thailand
Embezzlement isn't new in bad Bangkok, half cremated corpse dumped

(The Thaiger) July 1, 2022: A head monk is accused of embezzling 95 million baht (~40 baht to the US dollar) and dumping half-cremated corpses into the river, Thailand’s major banks crash on pay day, and Thai fighter jets respond to MIGs from Burma (Myanmar). Sponsor: 5-star marine: 5starmarinephuket.com#Thailandnightlife #Bangkok #ThailandNews
  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:32 Monk accused of embezzling 95m
  • 02:37 Banking apps crashed
  • 04:19 Burmese jet flies in Thailand
  • 06:09 Thai PM against drug
  • 07:13 Thai COVID update
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ABOUT: The Phuket News TV is the video arm of The Phuket News, an English-language newspaper in Phuket, part of the Class Act Media family. Phuket Xtra is a daily news show covering Phuket Island and the latest news from Thailand. This show intends to cover the everyday aspects of life in Southern Thailand and the rest of the Theravada Buddhist Kingdom of Thailand. Stay classy! (VIDEO) Phuket News TV: https://www.thephuketnews.com/tv/ (NEWSPAPER) The Phuket News: http://th.thephuketnews.com/ (RADIO) Live 89.5: https://www.thephuketnews.com/radio/

ABOUT: Founded in 2009, Class Act Media is Southern Thailand's most comprehensive media company, incorporating newspapers and magazines (English, Russian, and Thai), radio, TV, numerous websites, and an online ticketing service. Class Act Media prides itself on its ability to deliver high quality media services to residents and tourists in Phuket and all across Southern Thailand. It sincerely believes in accountability towards its clients and ensuring that each member of its team subscribes to its motto: "The client is always right." Read more at ThePhuketNews.com
  • Eds. Wisdom Quarterly

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche online (5/18)

Don't say you can't meditate. Everyone can meditate and be mindful. It's as simple as this...
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I wandered a long time before I understood.
In his approach to teaching meditation, Tibetan Buddhist teacher Mingyur Rinpoche integrates traditional Buddhist practice and philosophy with the current scientific understanding of the mind and mental health, making the practices of meditation relevant and accessible to students around the world.

Compassionate Maitreya Buddha
“Compassion is the spontaneous wisdom of the heart. It’s always with us. It always has been and always will be. When it arises in us, we’ve simply learned to see how strong and safe we really are.”

Join Minguyr Rinpoche for a guided meditation and talk on "Awareness and the Natural Arising of Compassion" followed by a 10-minute Q&A session.

Donations for this event are split between Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and InsightLA. Suggested donation: $35. (No one turned away for lack of funds). This class is donation-based; no one turned away for lack of funds.

Malaika Vaz in Nepal to meet Mingyur Rinpoche

You will be able to meditate.
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a Buddhist teacher, best-selling author, and the spiritual leader of the Tergar Sangha worldwide. He possesses a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Buddhist Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner. Rinpoche’s teachings weave together his own personal experiences (as a very anxious and inept meditator) with modern scientific research, relating both to the practice of meditation.

Monday, February 26, 2024

Insight LA morning meditation (weekdays)

InsightLA.org Senior Meditation Teacher Beth Sternlieb; Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Dhr. Seven, Jen Bradford (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Begin the day by meditating with others and setting good intentions in the welcoming, dependable embrace of the Insight LA community.

Join Senior Teacher Beth Sternlieb weekdays online at 7:30 am for Buddhist meditation, Q&A, and discussion.

MORNING COMMUNITY SIT

In this weekday morning guided meditation, participants are invited to give attention to relaxing the body, soothing the heart, and calming the mind.

Traditional teachings from the Buddha are shared as helpful instructions for transforming our everyday lives.

SCHEDULE

  • 7:30–8:00 AM Guided Meditation
  • 8:00–8:10 AM Optional Silent Meditation
  • 8:10–8:30 AM Questions, Reflections, and Discussion
Get to know fellow practitioners in Friday small group meetings.


WHO IS THIS PRACTICE GROUP FOR

The morning community sit is for anyone who would like to begin the day with more clarity, ease, and calm. Join Insight LA for this simple way to stay connected to a Buddhist practice and community.

WHERE IS THE EVENT LOCATED

This is an ONLINE event only. Join LIVE on Zoom from the comfort of home.

BY DONATION

Registration is required. This is a donation-based class. Suggested donation: $15, but no one is turned away for lack of funds.

InsightLA.org Events
Insightla.org Calendar
What's an InsightLA mindfulness sit like?

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Silence+Celebration: New Year’s Eve (12/31)

LA.Shambhala.org; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly

Cult Founder Chogyam Trungpa
Silence + Celebration: A New Year’s Eve Meditation Retreat (Online) Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023: 6:30 pm-12:00 am through SHAMBHALA LOS ANGELES (ONLINE MEETING)

This New Year’s Eve, can we pause, take a breath, make a cup of tea — or glass of vegan eggnog — and celebrate the sadness/joy of our beautiful world and our precious lives?

If anyone aspires to meditate more this coming year — or to learn how to meditate — it's a good time. It's not too late. Everyone is welcome to join this online mini-retreat as we transition from the old to the new.


Come for the entire evening, or for any part of it, to meditate and celebrate with old friends and new ones. Throughout the evening we will alternate between sitting and walking meditation with a break to watch a video Dharma talk. There will also be a brief “live” talk closer to midnight.


  • 6:30-8:00 pm: Alternating sitting and walking meditation. Guided group instruction given at the beginning.*
  • 8:00-9:00 pm Video showing of talk followed by Reflection Circles
  • 9:00-12:00 am midnight Alternating sitting and walking meditation
  • 10:00 pm Brief talk sometime after ten
*After initial group meditation instruction, individual instruction is available upon request in break-out rooms at all times during the evening. No prior meditation experience required.

Friday, November 3, 2023

Lion's Roar mag: Heart Sutra, Halloween...

Lionsroar.com, Top Stories, 10/31/23; Dhr. Seven, Amber Larson (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Unlocking the Wisdom of the Heart Sutra

The Heart Sutra is a pithy, powerful text. If one understands it, says Ven. Guan Cheng, one understands the Buddha’s teachings. From the November 2023 issue of Lion’s Roar.


The Great Lessons of Halloween
What do we want to be for Halloween? Who do we want to be in life? Ira Sukrungruang on the costumes we wear.


How to Set Better Boundaries
Guided by Buddhist teachings on the brahmaviharas ("Diving Abidings"), Elizabeth Hernandez-Stomp helps us learn when to say yes and how to say no. [To read this article in Spanish] Para leer este articulo en español: “Cómo establecer mejor nuestros límites”


Share Your Wisdom: Do you practice loving-kindness meditation?
If so, how has it changed your life or practice? Send your answer, location, and a photo of yourself to themoment@lionsroar.com for possible inclusion in Lion’s Roar magazine.


Joseph Goldstein: It’s Not Either-Or
In this conversation with Buddhadharma (the Teachings of the Buddha), the Insight Meditation Society co-founder applies the “harmonized understanding” approach championed in his book One Dharma to the idea of buddhanature. In the end, it’s not about who’s right or wrong about it. It’s about what leads us to less clinging. From the Fall 2023 “Buddhanature” issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Guide.


The 17th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction begins November 13, 2023
It’s that time of year again! The 17th annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction, the biggest fundraising event of the year, is starting soon.


Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche completes US tour in New York, Montana, and Colorado
Through September and October, Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, the spiritual heir and grandson of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, visited the US to offer teachings in New York, Montana, and Colorado.


For subscribers: “Short, Simple, Lovely Meditations” Audio Pack
This audio series available exclusively to Lion’s Roar subscribers is designed to help even the busiest of us find a few brief moments to practice through short but powerful meditations. We can all spare a few minutes to come back to the present moment, and these short, simple, lovely meditations do just that.

AD: Online course, Nectar of the Path: Teachings on the Path of Awakening (tergar.org)

10.31.2023