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Yesterday, we made a quick detour to the University Hospital of #RWTHAachen during our trip to #Aachen. Officially opened in 1985, it is one of Germany’s largest hospital buildings. Its striking high-tech #architecture 🛸🏛️ may divide opinion, but I find it quite impressive.

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Parallel to the "From Dawn Till Dusk" exhibition at the #Kunstmuseum #Bonn, a retrospective of Gregory Crewdson's work was on display (and still is until February 22, 2026. Known for his cinematic, staged photographs that explore suburban American life, I was fascinated by the meticulous detail and cinematic expression in his work. I summarized some highlights on this post:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-01-04-gregory_crewdson_retrospective/

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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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The #Arhat, central to early #Buddhism, embodies complete liberation through the eradication of mental defilements and the illusion of self. Unlike later #Mahāyāna ideals, #Arhatship marks irreversible freedom from #suffering and #rebirth, highlighting Buddhism's unique #psychological and #ethical insights. Here is a short overview:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-08-29-arhat/

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I just read #RichardCarrier's new article on 'Objective #moral facts exist in all possible #universes', which argues that #morality is rooted in rational agency rather than divine command or cultural constructs. I see some striking parallels with #Buddhism, particularly in the emphasis on #compassion (#karuna) and understanding the consequences of our actions (#karma). I've summarized some key points in this blog post:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-08-18-carrier_2025/

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"The Awakening of Faith in the Mahāyāna" is a seminal East Asian Buddhist text, synthesizing Indian #Mahāyāna doctrines and #ChinesePhilosophy. Its teaching of the "#OneMind" with dual aspects — #suchness and arising-and-ceasing — offers a unique framework for reconciling emptiness and #BuddhaNature. Here, I sum up its origins, core teachings, and influence on East Asian Buddhism:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-20-awakening_of_faith_in_the_mahayana/

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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/

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