#weekendstories — Public Fediverse posts

Before heading to teh St. Servatius Basilica in #Maastricht, we visited the #BonnefantenMuseum on the same day. Here are some reflections of that visit along with some photos I took there:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-01-02-bonnefanten_museum/

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#Samye and #Sakya monasteries shaped #Tibetan #Buddhism's institutional, doctrinal, and political foundations. Their roles in translation, scholastic discipline, and ritual authority fostered a unique #BuddhistCulture, influencing Inner #Asia and beyond. In this post, we explore their legacy and impact for the #Tibetan plateau and global #Buddhism:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-11-03-tibetan_monasteries/

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The Five Houses of #Chán (#Guiyang, #Linji, #Caodong, #Yunmen, #Fayan) mark the diversification of #Chinese #Zen, each developing distinct pedagogical styles and approaches to awakening. Their legacy shaped Zen in #China, #Korea, #Vietnam, and #Japan, forming the foundation for global Zen practice. Here is a brief exploration of their origins, teachings, and lasting influence on the #Buddhist tradition:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-07-11-five_houses_of_chan/

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The #Japanese #fairytale #Momotarō, projected onto the walls of #Arenfels Castle on the banks of the #Rhine.
#February 2024
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