#weekendstories — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #weekendstories, aggregated by home.social.
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#Buddhism's #ecological #philosophy frames #environmental care as #ethical imperative rather than mere conservation. Through #interdependence (#paṭiccasamuppāda), non-harming (#ahiṃsā), and the #Bodhisattva ideal, it extends #compassion to all sentient beings affected by #ClimateChange. #Impermanence (#anicca) invites #mindful engagement, not passivity, distinguishing natural cycles from #anthropogenic destruction.
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-11-17-buddhism_and_the_environment/
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Sustained #meditation practice induces measurable #neuroplasticity: #CorticalThickening, #GrayMatter/ #WhiteMatter changes, #DMN modulation, stronger attention and emotion‑regulation networks, and reduced #stress reactivity. In #Buddhist terms, these findings map onto deliberate mental cultivation that reshapes attention and affective habits. In this post, we explore the empirical evidence and implications for mind-brain integration:
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🌟 The #ThreeMagi: Unraveling the history and symbolism behind the iconic figures who visited the infant #Jesus. This post explores their Zoroastrian roots, misconceptions, and their cultural significance in Christian tradition:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-08-the_three_Magi/
#WeekendStories #ChristianCulture #ChristmasTraditions #MerryChristmas #Christmas #AncientTimes #histodons #Zoroastrianism
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#MartinOfTours, a #Roman soldier turned bishop, is celebrated today for his acts of #charity and #humility. His cloak-sharing story, raising of the dead, and confrontations with evil spirits have inspired #Christian devotion for centuries. Here is short overview of his life and legacy:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-03-martin_of_tours/