#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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#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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#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 #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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#Meditation in #Buddhism is not merely a technique for calming the mind, but the core of the path to liberation. Integrating calming (#samatha) and insight (#vipassanā), it transforms perception, dismantles suffering’s roots (#dukkha), and fosters ethical character — bridging philosophy and lived experience.

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-01-meditation/

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