Vesak: Buddhist Xmas, May full moon day

Dhr. Seven, Amber Larson, Ashley Wells, Ananda (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly Wiki edit

A human was born to complete a mission: Wake up and awaken others: The Buddha

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Buddhist Afghanistan (R.P.)

Vesak (Pali Vesākha, Sanskrit Vaiśākha) is also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima (full moon day), and "Buddha Day." It is the name of the ancient month on which, on the full moon night, three marvelous things happened:

• The Future-Buddha (Bodhisattva) was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama.
• The wandering ascetic Siddhartha attained a buddha's great enlightenment.
• The Buddha consciously moved through the absorptions and passed away into is final nirvana.

Buddhist countries

Vesak is a holiday traditionally observed for thousands of years by Buddhists and some Hindus on different days in

• United States, Afghanistan, Mexico
• Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Sri Lanka
• Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Australia, Canada
• India, Kashmir, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia
• Himalayas, Iran ("Aryan Land"), Bangladesh
• Kalmykia, Buryatia, England, Germany
• Russia, Siberia, Tuva, Ukraine, Vietnam
• Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Greece
• Japan, China, Mongolia, New Zealand
• Taiwan, Hong Kong, South and North Korea
• Pakistan, Central Asia (The Silk Road Stans)
• Maldives, Iceland, Hungary (Budapest)
• African countries, Zabaykalsky Krai...

Missionary Buddhism started on the Silk Road when the Buddha sent out 60 arhats.

Buddhism began in Afghanistan (Scythia, Shakya Land, Silk Road) and Bihar (before it India)

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I want to be the Little Buddha

"Buddhist Christmas" or "The Buddha's Birthday" or the "Great Enlightenment Day" is also celebrated in many other parts of the world, wherever Buddhists live or are staying.

The festival commemorates the birth, great enlightenment (buddhahood), and passing (parinirvāna) of Siddhartha Gautama the Buddha in ancient Theravada and Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. More

The full Harvest Moon appearing orange close to the horizon (Roadcrusher, England/Wiki)

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.When is Vesak in 2020 (2563 BE)?

Look for the Earth's timekeeper the Moon.

It's easy to figure out the exact day: Determine when the month of Vaisakha falls then look for the full moon. This year it coincides with May, and the moon is full on the 6th and/or 7th.

The exact date of Vesak is based on Asian lunisolar calendars and is primarily celebrated in the Indian month of Vaisakaha on the Buddhist calendar and the Hindu (Vedic) calendar.

Full moon calendar (moonconnection.com)

Theravada Buddhist countries follow the BUDDHIST CALENDAR, which is based on the dependable phases of the moon. The uposatha (fasting or Eight Precept observance day), typically in the 5th or 6th lunar month.

Nowadays, in many countries it is celebrated on the full moon day in May on the Gregorian calendar. (Because of all these regional and sectarian variations, Vesak lasts all month longs and usually spills into the beginning and end of adjacent months. More

Abusive LAPD beating caught on VIDEO

Channel 5, LA (KTLA.com); ABC News; Pfc. Sandoval, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

This shocking case of excessive force comes on the anniversary of the deadly Los Angeles riots of 1992, which were set off by the exact same kind of police abuse, internalized racism, "street justice," impunity, and overpolicing of minority communities.

Video shows LAPD officer striking man repeatedly in Boyle Heights, prompting investigation

Kristina Bravo, Steve Kuzj (KTLA, May 5, 2020) edited to make it more accurate

We abuse. We lie about it. And we get off. lol

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was forced to announce an investigation Monday after embarrassing footage surfaced online of a uniformed officer repeatedly punching in the head a detained, noncombative, nonviolent victim in Boyle Heights.

The officer did this on April 27, 2020 in the 2400 block of Houston Street, near Soto Street, according to the police department.

Video recorded by a bystander from across the street shows two LAPD officers, one male and one female, detaining a man on a sidewalk by a church.

An initial verbal exchange between the male officer and the victim is unclear, but the officer begins violently beating and striking the civilian at least nine times in the head from behind, for no apparent reason, while screaming expletives at him in front of the female officer as if to show her how masculine and dominant he is.

The beating victim crouches down as he asks the officer, “What is wrong with you?” possibly in answer to the officer first aggressively asking the same thing. The officer's attack lasts about 20 seconds, video shows.

The female officer at first stands passively behind and illegally allows the beating, which appears to be a felony in itself but enhanced by the fact that it is done under color of uniform, then apparently places her hand on her partner’s arm before he would throw another punch.

[Police are actively investigating to see if there is any way to possibly absolve the offending officer or otherwise make this all go away without a criminal case or civil lawsuit for the city. And the DA is helping them in this endeavor, as the LAPD investigates itself, promising not to be biased.] More

Alan Watts intro guided meditation (audio)

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Mr. Show: "Oh You Men" (comedy)

Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, ("Mr. Show," HBO, Aug. 10, 2020) via Viroxd; Wisdom Quarterly

Mr. Show (Season 3, Episode 3), "Oh You Men": This is one of the best episodes of the entire run of this very funny show, which went from  HBO to Netflix.

David Wilcock (aka Edgar Cayce) predictions

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TED Talk: OH YOU MEN (video)

T. Chamorro-Premuzic (TEDx, 3/26/19); Ashley Wells, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Why do so many incompetent men become leaders?

There is a pathological mismatch between the qualities that seduce us in a leader and those that are needed to be an effective leader.

Based on research on the psychology of leadership, Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic shows that if leaders were selected on competence rather than confidence, humility rather than charisma, and integrity rather than narcissism, we would end up with more competent leaders and also more female leaders.

In fact, he argues, the main obstacle preventing competent women from becoming leaders is the lack of career obstacles for incompetent men.

SPEAKER

Dr. Chamorro-Premuzic is an international authority in psychological profiling, talent management, leadership development, and people analytics. He is the chief talent scientist at Manpower Group, co-founder and CEO of DeeperSignals and Metaprofiling, and professor of business psychology at both University College London and Columbia University. He has previously held academic positions at New York University and the London School of Economics and lectured at Harvard Business School, Stanford Business School, London Business School, Johns Hopkins, IMD, and INSEAD, as well as being the CEO at Hogan Assessment Systems. He has published ten books and over 150 scientific papers, making him one of the most prolific social scientists of his generation. His work has received awards by the American Psychological Association and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, to which he is a fellow.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Warning my past-self about pandemic (video)

Julie Nolke (Now This News); John Oliver ( HBO); Ashley Wells, Crystal Q., Wisdom Quarterly

(John Oliver) To my future-self in case anyone forgets how this all began.

Bob Lazar blows whistle on UFOs (video)

ABC News; Derek Van Schaik, 7/30/19; Pfc. Sandoval, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Does body language prove Bob Lazar worked on alien spacecraft at S4, Groom Lake, or Dream Land, all part of "Area 51"?

Van Schaik

Did government contractor Bob Lazar actually work on recovered UFOs? The scientist has for decades to have been hired by Naval Intelligence to reverse-engineer extraterrestrial alien spacecraft at "Area 51," an assortment of military installations and restricted airspace in the Nevada desert.''

He has for decades said he worked for the U.S. government. Since surfacing and blowing the whistle, he has been questioned, tested, and re-interviewed many times. Now let’s analyze his unconscious body language to find out.

Bob Lazar claims he worked on UFOs, saucers, alien spacecraft (Sanskrit vimanas) at Area 51 (at S4 to be exact) for the U.S. government in the late 1980s.

For this video it’s important for viewers to know that the analyst, Derek Van Schaik, has any biases going into this review. He claims he has never seen a UFO or space aliens but, like many, he believes we are probably not alone in the universe.

Prior to this analysis he had not heard of Bob Lazar, and when he did, he thought Lazar must be at least a little deceitful because this story is so extraordinary.

What’s interesting is that over the past few years, the U.S. government has become more open to admitting the existence of UFOs (UAP or "unidentified aerial phenomena," for which there is overwhelming evidence).

It is interesting that the U.S. government is no longer claiming to completely ignore these claims anymore.

That's probably because when something odd is seen, it can now more easily be recorded because cameras are everywhere, and things are recorded, and the internet can spread it across the world in seconds before it is sunk, "debunked," altered, taken down, and suppressed by government agencies.

Is Lazar telling the truth or lying?

What’s interesting about all this is that someone is lying: It’s either the U.S. government for hiding and covering all this up, or it’s whistleblower Bob Lazar, who likely left their lab with physical evidence they want back. They still follow him and tap all of his communications.

Let’s put our neutral hats on to analyze Bob Lazar’s body language, piece together his story, and review the evidence to find out if he is being truthful or lying.

Gaia's Deep Space: The Evidence Exposes the Real Space Race (US Secret Space Program)

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• VIDEO: Gaia.com' Deep Space
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May supermoon meditation (432 Hz music)

Guided May Full Moon Meditation (audio)

Things about Mexico: Cinco de Mayo (video)

eTraffic; NBC; Cabello; Crystal Quintero, Xochitl, Pfc. Sandoval (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

A Brief History and Facts About Mexico and Cinco De Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the "Fifth of May." It is a commemoration of the victory of an outnumbered army of indigenous Mexicans over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862.

The unexpected triumph of the Mexicans proved to the world that their will to defend their nation’s sovereignty would prevail against a powerful foreign invader.

Who or what are Chicanos of the USA?

Unfortunately, in the USA it is often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day (its 4th of July), which is celebrated on September 16th.

Although Cinco de Mayo has dwindled down to a relatively minor event in Mexico today, the U.S. significantly celebrates it by highlighting its massive Mexican-American or Chicano culture and, by extension, its large Latinx population, often mistaken to all be from Mexico.

(NBC News) What do North Americanoss know about Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo’s significance to world history is more than about having a day dedicated to feasting on Mexican Food, abusing Margaritas, and wearing loud sombreros. So to give a better understanding of what Cinco de Mayo is all about, let’s go back to where and how it all began: the American Civil War as experienced by Mexicans.

Mexico was very big before the USA.

What we call "Mexico" is actually officially named the "United Mexican States" (Estados Unidos Mexicanos). It is a very racially diverse country, the former Mayan, Aztec, and Toltec Empires. It is composed of an assortment of Native Americans blended with European invaders and others.

The indigenous language of Mexico is not Spanish. (That's the imperial invading European language that Spain brought, which is related to Latin, the language of the Roman Empire from Rome and Italy). Mexico's language is Nahuatl.

Model of the massive Cholula Great Pyramid

Mexico is not in South America. It is not even in Central America. It is actually part of North America, but to exclude it someone came up with a special category of its own, "Mesoamerica." Mexico has the world's largest pyramid (Cholula) and canyons larger than the U.S. Grand Canyon, but nobody knows that. California is Mexico; it's just that the top part, Alta California, was annexed by the USA. But Mexico didn't stop there. It extended beyond, and European powers divided it.

The early 1860s were witness to a time of great indebtedness by Mexico to France, England, and Spain as a result of the Mexican-American War and the Reform War.to France, England, and Spain as a result of the Mexican-American War and the Reform War.

Mexican President Benito Juárez suspended the payment of Mexico’s foreign debts for two years. Only France turned down the notion of a negotiation. Napoleon III, then ruler of France, saw this as an opportunity to build a Second Mexican Empire in Mexico with France reaping the benefits this time instead of Spain.

During the latter part of 1861, France’s Naval fleet attacked Veracruz and halted Pres. Juarez and his government.

In May 1862, French forces led by General Charles de Lorencez attacked Mexico City but were resisted by General Ignacio Zaragoza’s strong willed Mexican troops near Puebla de los Angeles ("Town of the Angels").

(Camilla Cabello) Mexican culture in a Cuban nutshell. While Latin America is amazingly diverse within, from the outside it must appear very similar -- sexual, sultry, family-oriented, emotional, sentimental, expressive, rebellious, closeted/trans, multi-racial, and warm.

Two thousand poorly-equipped Mexican fighters stood against 6,000 well-armed and well-trained professional French soldiers, known at that time as the “world’s premier army.”

Nearly 500 French soldiers and fewer than 100 Mexicans were killed in a battle that went on from dawn until dusk.

The famous Aztec (not Mayan) Calendar

Sensing an eminent defeat, the French forces retreated. Mexico’s determination, unity, and patriotism won over France’s brutal attack. This was a much needed morale boost for the Mexican Army and to Mexico as a nation.

There’s so much to tell about what took place in Puebla, but what needs to be remembered seems to have been forgotten by most of those who should be passing down the story.

Mexico may have lost battles after that great victory, but Cinco de Mayo will always be a reminder to everyone that a grain of hope, no matter how small and insignificant it may be to others, can make the impossible possible.

Rape culture says: Biden or Trump? (video)

The Jimmy Dore Show, May 4, 2020; Pfc. Sandoval, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Biden to be endorsed by LGBTQ group on anniversary of Human Rights Campaign

Joe Biden talks about his “grope game”

About TJDS: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics, and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author, and podcaster formerly on the TYT.

I have two faces. Thanks for your help, DNC.

[Why bad mouth the Democratic candidate, even if he is a sexual predator? Trump is, too! Don't you see that you're helping Trump get re-elected?! Good question. Donny didn't get elected. He got selected. Bernie could have beat Donny last time like he beat Hillary, except the DNC destroyed Bernie. Bernie wasn't in the plan. The DNC answers to the same interests that control the Republicans. We have a one party system with two wings.

Aahhh, I can be as manly as that Don guy!

And by selecting Joey Biden, the DNC is ensuring that Trump will get another four years. And no one stands up and says anything about that, except maybe Jimmy Dore. Bernie is a sell out. He tricked us and sold us out last time, and he did it again this time. Will the DNC insert Hillary at the last minute, or maybe Warren or some other tool?

Creep in chief? Just like Trump (DDees)

The Republicans are just trying to win with non-Republican Trump. The DNC is again actively trying to lose. In a fair trial Hillary would never have gotten to run. So it is all fixed, and we need radical change. Electoral politics in our corrupt money system does not work, and voting between two rapists, Tweedle-dee and Tweedle-dumb, is not a choice.]

With over 5 million downloads on iTunes, the show is also broadcast on KPFK stations throughout the country. Become a premium member (join) or go to the website (jimmydorecomedy.com) to see many past videos and comedy sketches from the weekly radio show, twitter, facebook, instagram.

Smile when you say "corona" (video)

John Oliver, Last Week Tonight, Coronavirus VI (HBO); Eds., Wisdom Quarterly
WARNING: Right-wing cannibalism, profanity, strong language in service of humor, satire, irony!

UFOs: Free Dr. Greer on livestream (live)

Jimmy Church (disclosurefest.org); Ananda (Dharma Meditation Initiative), Wisdom Quarterly

Be with us live on YouTube (livestream)

We're ramping up for this year's massive free summer Disclosure Fest. The Mass Meditation Initiative is scheduled for June 20, 2020 at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, DTLA, California, next to Chinatown. The lockdown may interrupt, so in the meantime log into this free livestream. On Cinco de Mayo (Tuesday, May 5th), join us with special guest Dr. Steven Greer, MD to talk about DISCLOSURE (the presence of ETs in the human world). Coast to Coast's Jimmy Church hosts.

• RSVP: Dharma Meditation Initiative
• FREE Tuesday, May 5, 2:00-4:00 PM
• Part 2 on Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 PM

String Theory and the End of Space and Time

Prof. Robbert Dijkgraaf, Flagey, 8/26/19; Pat Macpherson, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

(Scienceandcocktails.org) In the framework of the largest string theory conference in the world, Strings 2019, "Science and Cocktails" [or Drunk Science] organized a special event at Flagey in Brussels.

OMG, you guys are drunk doing "science."

Sipping cocktails in a cheesy art-deco building with string theorist and science "superstar" Robbert Dijkgraaf [dick-graft] as he boasted about the fundamental laws of Nature. Afterwards, cellist and composer Benjamin Glorieux performed a musical piece together with invited guests commissioned for the occasion, while live-video artist Klaas Verpoest accompanied them with his visual magic. [One illusion deserves another.]

How many strings, 11...or 13? I think 13.

What is string theory? What happens to stuff that falls inside a black hole [assuming black holes exist, but there's math we say says they do]? What are the fundamental building blocks of space and time? [The Buddhists say kalapas, but science says it's sparticles and stuff.] Did Nature have any choice in picking the fundamental laws of physics? What is the role of mathematics in physics? This talk by Prof. Dijkgraaf was recorded on July 13, 2019.

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"Super Size Me: Holy Chicken"! (film)

Morgan Spurlock (YouTube Movies, 2/27/20); Seth Auberon, CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

In the 13 years since Super Size Me, the fast-food industry has undergone a makeover.

Today, chain restaurants mislabel and tout food that's "healthy," "organic," and "natural." Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock explores this new reality with an approach even more immersive and subversive than that used for his first film:

He sets out to open his own cooked dead chicken franchise. Follow him every step of the way, from raising baby chickens (depersonalized by calling them "poultry") and conjuring recipes once they're slaughtered and beheaded, to designing the brand and scouting a location.

Spurlock brings his disarming humor to uncover the truths and lies behind this multibillion-dollar industry.

Navigating a world of cynics and opportunists, Spurlock comes across like a hillbilly Jimmy Stewart type with refreshing optimism. He confronts one challenge after another inn his mission to live up to his ideals.

The film feels especially timely when the U.S. has a junkfood-loving president and an epidemic of false claims in advertising. Spurlock pays close attention to the Orwellian (Newspeak) buzzwords that marketers use to bring a "health halo" to toxic industrial food.

While the original Super Size Me made a specific example of McDonald's, this compelling sequel focuses on new targets and doesn't hold back on naming names. (We're looking at you, KFC).

The film builds momentum towards the day when Spurlock puts his reputation on the line by serving his first customers.

Provider: Samuel Goldwyn. Rating: PG-13. Release date: 2019. Running time: 1:42:58. Actors: Morgan Spurlock, Jonathan Buttram. Director: Morgan Spurlock. Producers: Keith Calder, Jess Wu Calder, Spencer Silna, Nicole Barton, Jeremy Chilnick, Matthew Galkin, Morgan Spurlock. Writers: Jeremy Chilnick, Morgan Spurlock. Genre: Independent documentary.

Star Wars Day: "May the 4th be with you"

Star Wars; BBC Radio 1, May 4th, 2020; Sheldon S., Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

I wish I were still on Earth. (Carrie Fisher)

"May the fourth be with you!" The Star Wars cast past and present look back on the Skywalker Saga. To celebrate Star Wars Day, we've delved into the archives to unearth interviews with the Star Wars Saga's cast from The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, including Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Ewan McGregor, Lupita Nyong'o, Samuel L. Jackson, Domhnall Gleeson, Laura Dern, Gwendoline Christie, Richard E. Grant, Andy Serkis, and Director J. J. Abrams, all talking to BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb. They discuss keeping secrets and avoiding spoilers, the cutest characters and what they've managed to sneak home from the set.

#maythe4thbewithyou #starwars #skywalkersaga

New Star Wars film: "Kenobi" (free movie)

Jamie Costa, Xmas premiere Dec. 24, 2019; Sheldon S., Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Kenobi: a Star Wars fan film

This is a fan film with no official affiliation to Lucasfilm/Disney. Please enjoy this love letter to Star Wars. And may the force be with you always.

The fans think they can be like us? Ha ha ha!

Directed by Jason Satterlund (JasonSatterlund.com). Produced by James McLean and Jamie Costa. Executive Producers: Danny Peykoff, Jamie Costa, Rich Ferguson.

Starring Jamie Costa as Kenobi “Ben” (imdb.me/jamiecosta), Tommy Snider as Owen Lars, Maxine Phoenix as Beru Lars, Audie Rick as Luke Skywalker, and James Arnold Taylor as Captain Leegus.

Director of Photography Jac Cheairs. Production Designer Danielle Thompson. Original Music by Andrew Gerlicher. Music performed by The Budapest Scoring Orchestra. Story by Rob Harmon. Screenplay by Jamie Costa, Jason Satterlund, and Rob Harmon. Film Editors Ben Anklam and Jason Satterlund. Costume Designer: Jennifer Newman. Key Makeup Artist: Megan Wilbur. Stunt Coordinator: Tony Snegoff: Visual Effects Supervisor: Cody Stoltz. Colorist: Adam Scott

CAST

Obi-Wan Kenobi Jamie Costa

Owen Lars Tommy Snider

Beru Lars Maxine Phoenix

Luke Skywalker Audie Rick

Captain Leegus James Arnold Taylor

Imperial Officer Rich Ferguson

Sand Trooper Gary Howe

Storm Trooper #1 Alexander Stephens

Storm Trooper #2 Benjamin James

Stunt Storm Trooper #1 Sam Bakke

Stunt Storm Trooper #2 Gregg Sargeant

Stunt Scout Trooper Carlos C. Duarte

Tusken Raider #1 Kevin M. Ritz

Tusken Raider #2 Miguel Sanchez

Sand Trooper Voiceover Gary Howe

Storm/ Scout Trooper VO James Arnold Taylor

Qui-Gon Jinn Voiceover Josh Robert Thompson

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What God/Bible says about gays (TED Talk)

Kristin Saylor, Jim O'Hanlon (TEDx Edgemont School, 8/4/16); CC Liu (ed.), Wisdom Quarterly

What the Bible says about homosexuality

I am the God of the Bible. Fear me and obey!

(TEDx Talks) Kristin Saylor and Jim O'Hanlon talk about what the Bible really says about homosexuality and other LGBTQ topics.

The Rev. Kristin Saylor is an Episcopal priest, currently serving St. Peter’s Church in Port Chester, New York. Originally from Wisconsin, she is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison and Virginia Theological Seminary. She and her husband reside in the Bronx and enjoy availing themselves of NYC’s many cultural and culinary delights.

The Bible says Asherah was God's wife

Jim O’Hanlon has been a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since 2000, at St. Paul’s Church in Rye Brook since 2010. 

Raised in a large, Irish Roman Catholic family, O'Hanlon has a keen interest in the liturgical, social, and church reforms of the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. He joined the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America because of its witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ and the inclusion of women, male gays, lesbians, and all people in full participation and leadership in the church. 

Adam and Eve were not the first human race.

After college he earned a master's of divinity from Union Theological Seminary in NYC and subsequently a master's of sacred theology from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He completed several graduate courses in Jewish-Christian studies at Seton Hall University in New Jersey.

He serves on various boards including the Port Chester Council of Community Services and the LGBT Advisory Council for the County Executive. He enjoys collaborating with colleagues. 

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community ted.com/tedx.

Marilyn Monroe: "Some Like It Hot" (video)

Vintage News; BBC TV via Adam28xx, 2/15/19; Ashley Wells, CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Nobody's Perfect: The Making of Some Like It Hot with stars Monroe, Curtis, Lemmon

Marilyn institutionalized? (thevintagenews.com)

his amusing TV documentary details the making of the classic 1959 Billy Wilder comedy Some Like It Hot, starring American sex symbol Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson), who is now considered fat but was gorgeous and perfect in the standard of those times at the dawn of the Sixties. It features interviews with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as well as director Billy Wilder and other participants in the movie's production. [Monroe was murdered by the US government for her sexual involvement with similarly assassinated Pres. JFK and his brother Robert Kennedy.] This program was first aired in 2001 and was uploaded to YouTube with all due acknowledgements.

Overcoming reactivity w/ Eckhart Tolle (video)

Eckhart Tolle, April 29, 2020; Ashley Wells, CC Liu, Seth Auberon (eds.) Wisdom Quarterly

Overcoming reactivity: Staying Conscious in the Face of Adversity

Eckhart Tolle reminds us, "'What is my state of consciousness as I am about to enter this conversation?’ That is the question you need to ask yourself, no matter who you are engaging with."

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Eckhart Tolle talks about:

• Reverting back to reactivity and other signs of ego consciousness
• The energy necessary to be present
• Collective egos
• Evolution through the consequences of our unconsciousness
• Using the situation you're in for your spiritual practice
• "Identity politics" and finding the spaciousness to hold multiple opinions
• Staying conscious in online discussions

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Eckhart Tolle (who is not a Buddhist but is a friend of the Dalai Lama and teaches Buddhist-like teachings of his own) is widely recognized as one of the most original and inspiring spiritual teachers of our time. He travels and teaches throughout the world.

He is not aligned with any particular religion or tradition, but he excludes none. His profound yet simple and practical teachings have helped thousands of people find inner peace, healing, and greater fulfillment in their lives. At the core of his teachings lies the transformation of individual and collective human consciousness -- a global spiritual awakening.

Eckhart Tolle became famous because he is the author of The Power of Now, a Number 1 New York Times bestseller, which has been translated into over 52 languages and become one of the most influential spiritual books of our time.

In his most recent book, A New Earth, he shows how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness, but it is also the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the world.

Family Guy: Quaghog quarantine (cartoon)

Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, Fox TV) via YT; Wisdom Quarterly

Vesak Day 2020 Australia with Ajahn Brahm

Ajahn Brahm+Ven. Hasapanna, Buddhist Society of W.A.; Amber Larson, Wisdom Quarterly