#weekendstories — Public Fediverse posts

What does it mean to study the #Way with body and mind? In #ShinjinGakudō, #Dōgen refuses both intellectualism and spiritual passivity. Mind is not a private inner substance, and body is not mere biological matter. In this post, we briefly examine how Dōgen understands practice through body, mind, world, and life-and-death.

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-07-26-shinjin_gakudo/

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#Hellenistic contact with the #Indian subcontinent (#AlexanderTheGreat, #Seleucids, #GrecoBactrians, #IndoGreeks) produced sustained political, artistic and #philosophical exchange. In #Gandhāra this yielded #GrecoBuddhist art and the #anthropomorphic #Buddha; #Buddhism's #adaptability and emphasis on #compassion aided its #syncretic reception. Here's a brief overview:

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

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#Maitreya, the future #Buddha, is central to Buddhist #eschatology as the prophesied restorer of the #Dharma in an age of decline. Unlike #apocalyptic traditions, #Buddhism emphasizes cycles of decay and renewal, with Maitreya symbolizing #hope, #ethical restoration, and continuity of teachings. Here's a brief overview:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-09-17-maitreya/

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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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Buddhist written sources span diverse languages and cultures, evolving from oral transmission to vast canons like the Pāli, Chinese, Tibetan, and Korean collections. This adaptability and openness to textual expansion set #Buddhism apart, reflecting its pragmatic approach to doctrine and preservation.

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-12-written_sources_of_buddhism/

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The #ThreeJewels — #Buddha, #Dharma, and #Sangha — form the core of #BuddhistTradition. The Buddha exemplifies human potential for awakening, the Dharma offers a dynamic path of teachings, and the Sangha sustains both doctrine and community. Their interplay shapes Buddhist identity and practice across cultures. I summarize their significance and interdependence in my latest post:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-10-three_jewels/

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The #Yogācāra school's eightfold model of #consciousness (#vijñāna) offers a detailed Buddhist framework for understanding perception, identity, and delusion. By analyzing layers from sensory awareness to the unconscious "#storehouse" (#ĀlayaVijñāna), it provides a unique #psychoanalytic system without a permanent self (#anatta):

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-07-vijnanas/

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

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