#weekendstories — Public Fediverse posts

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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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:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-11-16-meditation_and_neuroplasticity/

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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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#Isshin (一心), "one mind", signifies wholehearted engagement and undivided presence in #Zen. Unlike #mushin or #fudōshin, isshin emphasizes unity of body, mind, and intention in practice and daily life. It embodies Buddhist integration of #wisdom and action, dissolving inner division for sincere, attentive living.

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-08-07-isshin/

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#Mushin (無心), the #Zen state of "#NoMind", denotes a mind free from grasping and reactivity, enabling spontaneous, lucid action. Unlike mere blankness, mushin embodies refined #awareness and non-conceptual clarity, aligning with Buddhist ideals of #equanimity and #NonSelf (#anatta). Exceptional in linking #meditative insight to everyday activity. Here is a brief overview of its meaning and practice in Zen.

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-08-04-mushin/

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#Zen practice emphasizes dynamic #MentalStates — such as #NonThinking (#hishiryō), #NoMind (#mushin), #equanimity (#fudōshin), and beginner's mind (#shoshin) — as expressions of Buddhist insight. These qualities arise through embodied #meditation, non-attachment, and integration of #mindfulness in #DailyLife. Here is a brief overview of the key mental states valued in Zen practice. In the coming days, I’ll post detailed exposés on each.

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-08-03-zen_states_of_mind_overview/

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#Tanhā (#craving) is central in Buddhist philosophy as the root cause of suffering (#dukkha) and the cycle of rebirth (#samsara). In this post, I explore its psychological and existential dimensions, its role in the #FourNobleTruths, and the Buddhist path to overcoming craving for liberation:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-05-29-tanha/

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