Happy Transgender Awareness Week #trans #buddhist About 2% of Australia is Buddhist, about 2% of Australia is transgender.

Two new talks added to my website. - Delusions and the unskilful roots dhamma talk for Monks in Space - Trans*ending Suffering, embracing truth #trans identity and non-self from an #lgbtq perspective for Metta Centre's 10th Birthday Conference. #buddhism #trans #nonself #delusion #nonbinary

I figured this was coming. US government is now threatening to revoke trans passports. It was nice having correctly gendered ID while it lasted!

LOTS on over the next few days. Pindapat tomorrow in Campbelltown 11.30 Mawson Park Sat: Metta Center Māhadāna Festival (30 monastics) 10am-5pm Burwood Park Sun: Burwood Pindapat 11am, Sutta Class MN60 1.30—3pm Rhonda Place, Concord Monday 7pm Monastic panel discussion on Right Effort - Rhonda Place

Pindapat with Bhante @sujato.bsky.social and 10 other monastics in Harris Park today. You can offer food along Wigram street, south of the post office. Shared picnic in Rosella Park. BYO blankets, cutlery and plates

I am very much enjoying reading “Trans Care’ by Hil Malatino. It’s a delightful, vulnerable yet academic look at how Trans people show up for each other in the face of systems which ignore or erase us. You can read it for free here manifold.umn.edu/projects/tra...

When someone starts to evangelise by saying the Buddha had a thought under a lotus tree… you know it’s going to be a boring and pointless conversation

🩷🤍🩵 PROTECT TRANS KIDS 🩷🤍🩵 Gender affirming care saves lives. Gender dysphoria is crippling and we have a proven way to alleviate it. Shame on the QLD government. May all beings be happy! 🩷🤍🩵

Unfortunately, due to this body acting in accordance with dhamma, I will not be on pindapat today in Campbeltown.

“Ultimately, ​being a trans ally doesn't just benefit trans people, it helps increase cultural diversity, promote empathy and challenge harmful stereotypes, which contributes to Australia being a more equitable and caring country for all@ lens.monash.edu/@politics-so...

One of the best things about being a monastic is the amount of kindness I get to witness. Even then, I am sometimes surprised with how someone will go out of their way to be helpful and kind.

'Do not neglect wisdom; preserve truth; foster generosity; and train only for peace.’ - The Buddha MN140 #realbuddhaquotes #buddhism #buddhistsky #mastodharma

When cattle ford a river, if the bull goes off course, they all go off course, because their leader is off course. So it is for humans: when the one deemed chief behaves badly, what do you expect the rest to do? The whole country sleeps badly, when the king is unprincipled. - AN4.70 #buddhism

Health is the ultimate blessing; contentment, the ultimate wealth; trust is the ultimate family; extinguishment, the ultimate happiness - The Buddha #realbuddhaquotes #buddhism #dhammapada

Sunday evening 6pm AEST 🇦🇺/ Sunday morning 9am BST🇬🇧 I will be teaching for Anukampa Grove on the topic of "Wise discrimination, wise inclusion". Get the zoom link via the Anukampa newsletter anukampaproject.org/events/#regu...

Fantastic essay by Roxane Gay: Civility Is a Fantasy. “Calling for civility is about exerting power. It is a way of reminding the powerless that they exist at the will of those in power and should act accordingly. It is a demand for control.” [nytimes.com]

When anger surges like a lurching chariot, keep it in check. That’s what I call a charioteer; others just hold the reins. - The Buddha #realbuddhaquotes #buddhism

“Race and racism have always been so challenging to talk about in this country. We don't have the racial literacy to talk about it. Often the person that calls out racism gets attacked far more than the alleged perpetrator of the racism.' www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Let us live very happily, Not hating among the hostile. Among hostile beings, let us live without hate. -the Buddha #realbudddhaquotes #buddhism

Glad to see people out there doing the important research. Campos Superior only scored 4.3/10 🤔 www.theguardian.com/food/2025/se...

1. Trump has dug in on anti-trans provisions in the shutdown fight this morning, cancelling a meeting with Dems unless they cave on trans people. His post to Truth Social is a clear indication that Republicans are making targeting trans people a priority. Subscribe to support our journalism.

We know frontier artificial intelligence models could pose serious risks to the world - if you think the precautionary principle should apply here consider signing this petition: www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...

An incredible digital archive and map of truth telling around the massacres of indigenous people by colonial invaders. humanities.org.au/power-of-the...

Hey, beautiful #trans, #nonbinary, #genderdiverse & #queer America. It's tough right now. Sending love from Australia. Join Rainbodhi USA, Sunday 21st Sept, 6pm ET (tonight) to rejoice in our integrity, harmlessness & goodness. tinyurl.com/Rainbodhi-ev... May all beings be happy! #lgbtqia #Buddhist

This is a small dose of furry feel goods distraction to combat the existential doom 🐶.... ok, back to the doom ☀️🍉🏳️‍⚧️ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Pindapat tomorrow in Campbelltown NSW (every Friday 11.25am at Mawson Park) Pindapat this Sunday in Burwood NSW (Sept 21st 11.25am at Burwood Park memorial arch) Sutta discussion this Sunday 1.30-3pm MN62 (Rhonda Place, Concord - opp Jessie Stewart Reserve) Details on my website- link in bio

The “Debate Me Bro” Grift: How Trolls Weaponized The Marketplace Of Ideas. “The fundamental issue with “debate me bro” culture [is] that it creates a false equivalence between good-faith expertise and bad-faith trolling.” [techdirt.com]

Legal scholar Benjamin Schonthal explains the recent ruling in Sri Lanka on Bhikkhuni ordination and its implications. I must admit, I underestimated the importance of the ruling, since it didn't require the Nikayas to accept anything. We will have to wait and see how this unfolds. Free Link

“.... there are these four powers. What four? The powers of wisdom, energy, blamelessness, and inclusiveness. ... A noble disciple who has these four powers has got past five fears. What five? Fear regarding livelihood, disrepute, feeling insecure in an assembly, death, and bad rebirth." AN9.5

🏳️‍🌈🪷🏳️‍⚧️🪷 I'm really looking forward to seeing all the beautiful LGBTQIA+ Buddhists tomorrow, 1.30pm at Rainbodhi Sydney's event at Green Square library- Anything Room. 🏳️‍🌈🪷🏳️‍⚧️🪷 #LGBTQIA #trans #mayallbeingsbehappy #QueerBuddhist #Rainbodhi #Buddhism #Sydney

In this episode, I got to talk to my friend and teacher, @prentishemphill.bsky.social. Prentis knows so much about love, organizing, and healing, this conversation was a gift and I have reflected on it many times since we recorded it.

We will all live just fine without new iPhones and new models. We will not, however, survive without the Congo, part of what is considered the lungs of the world. Add to, do not take away from, each other.

Using this piece by @reallygoodwizard.bsky.social in my introductory lectures for my design students.

‘If someone gets to know a trans person then they will change their mind’ is a problematic approach. It places the onus on trans people to prove they are not less-than human and denies their right to be complex humans. #transrightsarehumanrights

I was deeply touched by this recent post by Amma Thanasanti "Where in your life do you feel the pull of belonging pressing against your values? And what would it mean to let integrity—and a commitment to harmlessness—lead the way?" awakeningtruth.org/blog/when-be...

Spiritual abuse is abuse, emotional abuse is abuse, coercive control is abuse. Do not glorify abusers!

Pindapat complete including a philosophical discussion in the park regarding dependant origination with a stranger. The conclusion was that there should be more public philosophy #livingthedream #monasticlife #rightlivelihood

1. My newest Anti-Trans Legal Risk Map is here. Risk has increased sharply for youth in many states as clinics shutter under Trump and state AGs refuse to enforce civil rights laws. For adults, some increases in risk. Nationwide risk remains extreme. Subscribe to support my journalism.

Australia’s high use of antidepressants “constitutes a failed attempt to medicate away what are, in fact, social problems”. ... while “antidepressants may be of benefit to some people suffering persistent psychosocial distress,” they should not be the default. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Trying a new pindapat location tomorrow. I'll be in Ingleburn around 11am (Wednesday) The usual Friday Pindapat in Campbelltown will also happen

Rainbodhi Sydney meditation meetup. Sunday 14th September 1.30-3pm at Green Square Library. Please register in advance to make setup easier. #lgbtqia #sydney #meditation #buddhism #queerbuddhist #transbuddhist #rainbodhi

New research finds generative AI depicts Australian themes riddled with sexist and racist caricatures- especially towards aboriginal Australians. Surprise! www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

An excellent 2 part podcast goes into to the misinformation & disinformation surrounding the fake 'science' of 'rapid onset gender dysphoria'. TLDL? Parents who couldn't unconditionally love their trans kids, made it up on a forum. #rightspeech #trans maintenancephase.buzzsprout.com/1411126/epis...

This is for the no becoming yes For fear becoming trust For saying I love you to people who will never say it to us For scraping away the rust and remembering how to shine For the dime you gave away when you didn’t have a penny For the many beautiful things we do... - Andrea Gibson

I analyzed more than 100 extremist manifestos: Misogyny was the common thread. “Misogyny now acts as a ‘gateway drug’ to broader extremist ideologies. This is particularly true in digital spaces where hate and grievance are cultivated algorithmically.” [theconversation.com]

Offshore detention is a toxic and cruel system, one with little to no oversight. The fact that bikie gangs are one of the few organisations that are comfortable working under this regime says everything about it.

Please share and join the MARCH FOR HUMANITY SAVE GAZA March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge Sunday 3 August 2025 Meeting at Lang Park 1pm Called for by the Palestine Action Group Sydney #MarchForHumanity #SaveGaza #FreePalestine

#Pindapat tomorrow (Friday) in Campbelltown NSW. 11am Duramaresq St Post Office 11.15am Campbelltown mall (outside- near Hot Bargain/ old Comm. Bank) 🌧️☔️ 11.15am Wet weather finish- Eat in the food court 🍜 ☀️🌳11.30am Dry weather only - Mawson Park shared picnic🧺🌳 #Buddhism #Theravada #ForestTradition

The ICJ ruling is groundbreaking and says in the strongest possible terms that every human right is dependent on a sustainable environment and climate action. No more excuses.