Some Random Monk

@phranicholas

Educator. Community builder. ☸️ monk. Tragically woke. Race traitor. Tends not to reply to DMs.

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Some Random Monk@phranicholas· 14d

Fun fact for #Buddhists: Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the successful Cockroach 🪳 Janta protests apparently drew inspiration from B.R. Ambedkhar's (1891-1956) biography and caste struggle www.dw.com/en/india-new...

Cockroach Janta protest leader showcases Ambedkhar biography

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Jun 30

Before June ends, Happy #ImmigrantHeritageMonth! - celebrating the resourcefulness, vibrant cultures, and rich histories immigrant families bring to our communities.

Globe made up of international flags on which stands people of many colors holding hands, with the message "international heritage month"

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Jun 21

Happy Summer #Solstice to those who celebrate. Happy #FathersDay to all the father-figures in your life!

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Jun 19

The famous "Take My Hand" mural honoring abolitionist Harriet Tubman @ her Museum & Education Center in Cambridge, MD. Happy Juneteenth everyone!

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Jun 11

Joined the Nordic Conference on Religious Education from 8-11 June 2026 in #Helsinki 🇫🇮 120 delegates here seen resting from paper presentations on #superdiversity and #existential #resilience by visiting the National #OrthodoxChistian ☦️ Cathedral #NCRE #AcademicSky

NCRE Delegates visit helsinki orthodox Christian ☦️ Cathedral on 10 June 2026

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· May 30

Unless you can't sleep, in which case meditate before going to bed... #wellbeing #insomnia

Beautiful photo of a starry sky at night over mountains in the lake. There is a quote “Sleep is the best meditation.” — Dalai Lama

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· May 29

A reference to strength in numbers, rather than a tip for hoarding weapons ☸️ #Buddhist #wisdom #unity #resistance

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· May 9

Just submitted my paper on Buddhist teenagers in the U.S., for the Nordic Conference on Religious Education taking place in Helsinki next month. Hopefully will receive some constructive criticism to flesh it out into a publishable article. #AcademicSky #Academia ☸️ www.academia.edu/166880855/Id...

Screenshot of Academia.edu upload page for Thanissaro's (2026) conference paper at the Helsinki Nordic Conference on Religious Education entitled 'Identity, values and worldview of heritage Buddhist teens in the U.S.

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· May 1

Happy Vesak Day for Buddhists celebrating THIS full moon rather than the next ✌️ Here we see @antonioguterres.bsky.social focusing this year on 'being embroiled in geopolitical tensions etc (underlined) to which peaceful ☮️Buddhists 🧘 can perhaps bring some harmony? 🕊️ #Buddhism #Wesak #Vesak #Buddha

Message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the Day of Vesak observed on May 1, 2026 - On the Day of Vesak, Buddhists around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. This year, Vesak comes at a moment when the human family is embroiled in geopolitical tensions, division, and conflict. In 2023, I had the honour of visiting the Buddha’s birthplace in Lumbini, Nepal. It reinforced my conviction that the antidote to this turmoil can be found in his timeless teachings of non-violence, compassion, and service to others. Guided by the Buddha’s example, let us summon our shared humanity and build the more peaceful and sustainable world all people need and deserve.

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Apr 23

Finally, my evidence-based study on Dhammakaya meditation was published by an Indonesian Buddhist Education journal. They have some problems with the link to the open-source PDF, but I’ll add the link as soon as that becomes available. #meditation #wellbeing journal.smaratungga.ac.id/index.php/sj...

Screenshot of recently pubished Smaratungga Journal article on Dhammakaya meditation

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Excuse my Spanish ...Take care of each other and our planet. 🌐 Just as you care for the earth, 🌱 Care for your mind. 🌿 Connect with nature. 🚶‍♀️ Go for a walk. Breathe fresh air. Give yourself permission to stop. 🧘‍♂️ Your well-being matters. #earthday #meditation #wellbeing

Así como cuidas la tierra, cuida tu mente. Conéctate con la naturaleza. Sal a caminar. Respira aire fresco. Date permiso de parar. Tue bienestar importa. Dia de la Tierra.

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Apr 6

Joined The World peace gathering, anaheim with 1500 Buddhists on 5 April 2026. Topical human mandala to counter warlike vibes in the world. #WorldPeace #Buddhist

Dhammakaya contingent @ world peace gathering, anaheim with 1500 Buddhists on 5 April 2026

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Apr 2

Wishing everyone who celebrates a happy and safe pesach. Chag Sameach!

Dalai Lama in kippah at the Western Wall of Jerusalem

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Mar 17

Link to the video eulogy for one of our DMCCA volunteers Jeanette P. Rodriguez who passed away too soon in February 2026, aged 44 😢 #BuddhistFuneral #FuneralEulogy #Buddhism youtu.be/akhluOLrijY?...

Portrait of DMCCA volunteer Jeanette P. Rodriguez who passed away too soon in February 2026, aged 44.

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Feb 18

Happy #lunarnewyear to those who celebrate. 🌙 Joyeux #MardiGras or #Ramadan Mubarak for those who don't 🍛 May your virtuous horse be on fire in a good way.

2026 lunar year of the fire horse cartoon

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Feb 15

Welcome home to #FortWorth intrepid monks and #Aloka You inspired us #angelinos to hold our own well-attended #DTLA tribute #WalkForPeace earlier today. #Buddhist ☸️

DTLA walk for peace tribute February 14th 2026

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Feb 8

ChatGPT has its uses...An alphabetical summary of the twenty three _un_indicted co-conspirators or employees left _un_redacted in the 86-page 2019 memo that has now disappeared. See image alt text for Cleartext #EpsteinFiles

23 unindicted co-conspirators from the 86-page 2019 Epstein memo. 1. Juan Alessi
2. Maria Alessi
3. Joseph Alvarez (“Gypsy”)
4. Richard Barnett
5. Gregory Bledsoe
6. David Blane
7. Leon Black
8. Jean-Luc Brunel
9. Bill Clinton
10. David Copperfield
11. Alan Dershowitz
12. Glen Dubin
13. Eva Dubin
14. Kimberly Galindo
15. Darren Indyke
16. Rich Kahn
17. Bella Klein
18. Leslie Groff
19. Jes Staley
20. Harvey Weinstein
21. Leslie Wexner
22. Ted Wight
23. Former Prince Andrew

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Jan 27

Heartfelt thanks to everyone for being an antidote to my nausea for over a year now! 🎉 So grateful for the BlueSky community. I appreciate every like, comment, and share. Let's keep connecting! 😊 #30K #30000Followers #Milestone #ThankYou #FollowBack #FollowForFollow #Connect #Followers

Buddha statue in a confetti-like cave lit by sunlight to celebrate the milestone of reaching 30000K followers

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Jan 6

My take on the fake-ish Buddhist quote that has in latter days been widely cited in relation to WH cover-ups (for what it's worth....) #Buddhism #fakebuddhaquotes #realbuddhaquotes #jan6

Three things cannot be long hidden - the sun, the moon and the truth. A paraphase of a Buddhist quote, here corrected and referenced to A.i.282

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Jan 2

Before the moment passes forever...

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Dec 31

Calling it at 82 books read during 2025. Less than last year, but I did read some thicker, more challenging books this year - The Historian, The Bee Sting, The Green Mile, tracked on @LibraryThing.bsky.social #booksky

LibraryThing screenshot of 82 books read in 2025

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Dec 29

My skircle shift between March (left/blue) and December (right/red) of 2025 - mostly from corporate to independent news sources 😉 #SkircleSunday

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Dec 25

At risk of cultural appropriation, Happy Buddhamas for all who celebrate - and for all other holiday variants Christian, Kwanzaa, Festivus, Yule, Chrismukkah... at the temple mostly keeping our power dry for New Year.🎄❄️☃️

Buddhist syncretism shrine with a Buddha picture, prayer flags, Xmas stocking and gifts

Happy Buddhamas Buddha statue, with red and white festive headgear

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Nov 13

Happy Kindness Day for all those who (should) celebrate... #WorldKindnessDay #KindnessDay

Hands touching silhouetted against sunshine with quote "You may not always see the results of your kindness, but every bit of positive energy you contribute to the world makes it a better place for all of us" attributed to Lisa Currie

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Nov 4

#booksky #bookchallenge

1984 book, the bone people by keri hulme

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Oct 30

Nuestro evento de #meditación "Portal entre dos mundos" para #ElDíaDeLosMuertos 🎃👻👹🏮el 2 noviembre 2025 en #ElMonte, CA, como parte de la ruta #SGV #CorazonDelValle. Disfruta de una meditación de muestra gratuita en nuestro puesto, dedica méritos a tus seres queridos y pérdidas. #ActiveSGV #SoCal

Folleto del evento de meditación Un portal entre dos mundos para el día de los muertos, el monte, CA, el 2 de noviembre de 2025

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Oct 30

Our 'portal between two worlds' #meditation event flyer for #eldíadelosmuertos, #ElMonte, CA coming up on 11/2/25 as part of #SGV #ActiveStreets route. Free sample meditation at our stand and dedicate merit for loved ones #ActiveSGV #SoCal

A portal between two worlds meditation event flyer for el día de los muertos, el monte, CA on 11/2/25

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Oct 20

Earlier today...Long Beach 23rd Interreligious Annual #PetBlessing for this four-legged veteran of the DTLA #NoKings protest along with 200 other pet parents and pet-bereaved. Mostly dogs, one cat and one gecko. #SoCal Note: feather holy-water applicator for highly-strung recipients!

19 October 2025, Belmont Shore, Long Beach Annual Pet Blessing

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Oct 14

Combine your #NoKings afterparty with a pet treat! 🐈🐰🐶Shout out for the annual Long Beach Interfaith #PetBlessing at 5.00pm on October 19 in front of Chase Bank, 5200 E. 2nd St., Belmont Shore. Ten faith traditions represented! Details from justinrudd.com/blessing.html We'll be there! #SoCal 😄

Pet parents bringing miscellaneous animals for multifaith pet blessing

Some Random Monk@phranicholas· Sep 21

Thank you everyone who took part in #CoastalCleanup Day today, especially here in #SoCal where more than 30 Long Beachers were able to join a Candlelight #meditation with myself & colleagues at #sunset