#weekendstories — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #weekendstories, aggregated by home.social.
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The #BimaranReliquary, an early #Buddhist artifact that challenges our understanding of the origins of #Buddha imagery. This object, found in #Gandhara, features a sophisticated depiction of the Buddha alongside deities, suggesting that #anthropomorphic representations were already well-established by the early CE. I put some thoughts on this fascinating object in my latest post:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-05-03_bimaran_reliquary/
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#Gaman (我慢) in #Zen #Buddhism signifies enduring patience and dignified perseverance. Unlike passive resignation, it is active endurance rooted in clarity and acceptance. Gaman cultivates #equanimity and resilience, reflecting the Buddhist ideal of meeting adversity without complaint or resistance.
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-08-07-gaman/
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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 #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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#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/