For those of you who have been accompanying the Buddhists monks online through their extraordinary Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C., please see the final schedule for concluding events, which will be livestreamed, in Washington, D.C. next week, February 9-12, 2026:

https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace-day-invitation-dc-2026/



Notably, the concluding ceremony will be held at the Lincoln Memorial!



All times are EST (Eastern Standard Time).



Wednesday, February 11 (Day 109):

– 9:30 AM: Walk to Peace Monument / Capitol Hill begins

– Lunch stop: St. Mark’s Capitol Hill Church (Invitees only)

– 1:30 PM: Walk to Lincoln Memorial begins

– 2:30–4:00 PM: Peace Gathering and Concluding Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial

– 4:30–7:30 PM: Meditation Session with Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara at George Washington University Smith Center



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https://www.facebook.com/walkforpeaceusa/

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#walkforpeace #mindfulness #lovingkindness #compassion #America #peace

Our #introduction.

We are a US-based charitable #nonprofit organization.

Mission: Strengthen humanity through #empathy and #compassion.
Vision: A resilient, #progressive society in which everyone is an equal partner.

Check out our website (https://www.empathyforward.org/) to see what we're working on, and follow us for announcements and conversations.

For those of you who have been accompanying the Buddhists monks online through their extraordinary Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C., please see the final schedule for concluding events, which will be livestreamed, in Washington, D.C. next week, February 9-12, 2026:

https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace-day-invitation-dc-2026/



Notably, the concluding ceremony will be held at the Lincoln Memorial!



All times are EST (Eastern Standard Time).



Wednesday, February 11 (Day 109):

– 9:30 AM: Walk to Peace Monument / Capitol Hill begins

– Lunch stop: St. Mark’s Capitol Hill Church (Invitees only)

– 1:30 PM: Walk to Lincoln Memorial begins

– 2:30–4:00 PM: Peace Gathering and Concluding Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial

– 4:30–7:30 PM: Meditation Session with Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara at George Washington University Smith Center



https://www.instagram.com/walkforpeace.usa/

https://www.facebook.com/walkforpeaceusa/

https://www.facebook.com/Alokathepeacedog/



#walkforpeace #mindfulness #lovingkindness #compassion #America #peace

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including racism—and by exercising our constitutional rights, including our most powerful tool for change: the vote.

🗳️ Register to vote.
🗳️ Vote in local and national elections.
🇺🇸 Be the change.

#BlackHistoryMonth #History #Civilwar #CivilRights #nurses #healthcare #racism #equality #harriettubman #freedom #vote #hero #humanity #quote #compassion #America #books

"The editors of The Nation magazine are in the process of formally nominating the city of Minneapolis and its people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Through countless acts of courage and solidarity, the people of Minneapolis have challenged the culture of fear, hate, and brutality that has gripped the United States and too many other countries."

#Minneapolis #Trump #MaskedThugs #PoliceState #resistance #solidarity #courage #compassion #NobelPeacePrize
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https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/the-nation-nominates-minneapolis-for-the-nobel-peace-prize/

"The editors of The Nation magazine are in the process of formally nominating the city of Minneapolis and its people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Through countless acts of courage and solidarity, the people of Minneapolis have challenged the culture of fear, hate, and brutality that has gripped the United States and too many other countries."

#Minneapolis #Trump #MaskedThugs #PoliceState #resistance #solidarity #courage #compassion #NobelPeacePrize
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https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/the-nation-nominates-minneapolis-for-the-nobel-peace-prize/

Your expedited compassionate relief response would be ever so greatly appreciated right now;

URGENT, IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUIRED!

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Urgent need: $21,505 To Live This Year, Monthly survival: $1,500 Short-term liberation: $25,000 to climb out. $5 million to build a stable secure and permeant home in where I could thrive within my confines.

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#MutualAid, #Disabled, #Poverty, #Help, #Survival, #Compassion, #Pain, #MentalHealth, #Food, #Groceries, #Hygiene, #Anxiety, #PTSD, #Bipolar, #Dignity,

One of our developers just spent an hour assessing and reviewing a pull request on one of our security projects in Rust. About 2000 lines of code changed, backed by a 200 line description which, luckily, explicitly stated: "I am not a Rust developer or security expert" and "This code was generated with assistance from Claude".

I asked "Why did you spend an hour on this?" and they replied "This seemed to be coming from a young, enthusiastic coder trying to do their best for an open source project. I didn't just want to shut the door in their face without a proper explanation."

This made me think. There's a lot of AI-slop bashing, and sure, we now definitely need a policy too to protect ourselves from it becoming a time sink. But I think we shouldn't forget the often good intentions that are behind these contributions. There is an educational aspect here as well, especially for a younger generation of software developers who think AI gives them programming powers beyond their wildest dreams.

We honestly welcome contributions, but as guardians of our code base we often feel that the timing doesn't quite line up with our planning, the design choices don't quite match the existing or desired architecture, and now, with AI, it becomes easier than ever to put a lot of code on our doorstep to review. Contributors may feel they're doing something good, without considering the consequences on the receiving end.

So, I think our contributing guidelines should start with "Before you start coding, talk to us first."

#Compassion #MentalHealth #OpenSource #AI #AISlop #SoftwareDevelopment #ProductManagement #rustlang

One of our developers just spent an hour assessing and reviewing a pull request on one of our security projects in Rust. About 2000 lines of code changed, backed by a 200 line description which, luckily, explicitly stated: "I am not a Rust developer or security expert" and "This code was generated with assistance from Claude".

I asked "Why did you spend an hour on this?" and they replied "This seemed to be coming from a young, enthusiastic coder trying to do their best for an open source project. I didn't just want to shut the door in their face without a proper explanation."

This made me think. There's a lot of AI-slop bashing, and sure, we now definitely need a policy too to protect ourselves from it becoming a time sink. But I think we shouldn't forget the often good intentions that are behind these contributions. There is an educational aspect here as well, especially for a younger generation of software developers who think AI gives them programming powers beyond their wildest dreams.

We honestly welcome contributions, but as guardians of our code base we often feel that the timing doesn't quite line up with our planning, the design choices don't quite match the existing or desired architecture, and now, with AI, it becomes easier than ever to put a lot of code on our doorstep to review. Contributors may feel they're doing something good, without considering the consequences on the receiving end.

So, I think our contributing guidelines should start with "Before you start coding, talk to us first."

#Compassion #MentalHealth #OpenSource #AI #AISlop #SoftwareDevelopment #ProductManagement #rustlang

🌙Tonight I am with other dedicated volunteers, at the Malden Warming Center where we offer our guests a restful night, food, access to critical resources during the harsh winter months.

☕️At the heart of our service lies the recognition of the unique dignity in each guest.

🎯 Funding is critical. Non-profits rely on partners, donors, and volunteers. Every contribution makes a significant impact!

#housing #compassion #homelessness #hunger #community #hope #recovery

Our #introduction.

We are a US-based charitable #nonprofit organization.

Mission: Strengthen humanity through #empathy and #compassion.
Vision: A resilient, #progressive society in which everyone is an equal partner.

Check out our website (https://www.empathyforward.org/) to see what we're working on, and follow us for announcements and conversations.

A Volunteer Team of Grandmas Dispense Street-side Wisdom to Those Who Need a Considerate Ear

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/a-volunteer-team-of-grandmas-dispense-street-side-wisdom-to-those-who-need-a-considerate-ear/

#goodnews #inspiring #seniors #compassion #Texas

A Volunteer Team of Grandmas Dispense Street-side Wisdom to Those Who Need a Considerate Ear

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/a-volunteer-team-of-grandmas-dispense-street-side-wisdom-to-those-who-need-a-considerate-ear/

#goodnews #inspiring #seniors #compassion #Texas

Good day all! Upcoming episode of Fireside Fedi!

Livestream: ⁨https://stream.firesidefedi.live⁩

Special Guest: @JoBlakelyArt
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Date & Time: 2025-12-03 1400 UTC-5

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I'm alone in Nasser Hospital 🏥, desperately trying to get internet to reach you. 🌧️ My family is in the cold tent, and I fear for their safety. We are completely exhausted 😞 and scared. Please, I beg you to donate and show compassion 🫂. Every small help can save lives. Time is critical! #HelpFamilies #EmergencyAid #Compassion

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"The Shambhala Warrior Prophecy" • Joanna Macy

https://oneearthsangha.org/articles/the-shambala-warrior-prophecy/

> «There comes a time when all life on Earth is in danger. In that time great powers have arisen. Barbarian powers as they’re called. And although they waste their wealth in preparations to annihilate each other, they have much in common. And among the things they have in common are weapons of unfathomable, destructive power and technologies that lay waste to the world. It is just at this point, when the future of all beings hangs by the frailest of threads, that the kingdom of Shambhala emerges.

> Now, you can’t go there, because it’s not a place. It exists in the hearts and minds of the Shambhala warriors. And you can’t tell whether someone is a Shambhala warrior just by looking at them because they wear no uniform or insignia. They have no banners to show which side they’re on, no barricades on which to climb to threaten the enemy or behind which they can rest and regroup. The Shambhala warriors don’t have any home turf. There is only the terrain of the barbarian powers for them to move on, regroup, and use.»

#Shambhala #JoannaMacy #Buddhism #Compassion #Interbeing

Caught a little #Thanksgiving spirit today! 🦃🐾

👟On my way back from Dunkin’ this morning, I heard a familiar meow along the Northern Strand in Malden. It was our local feral cat, clearly putting in a breakfast request.

🐈 I went home, grabbed some kibble and water, and headed back—only to run into a few neighbors already on their way with wet food. This cat’s got a whole fan club.

😸 Looks like she’s got Thanksgiving covered.

#cats #care #PositiveVibes #outdoors #compassion #Gratitude #kitty

"The Shambhala Warrior Prophecy" • Joanna Macy

https://oneearthsangha.org/articles/the-shambala-warrior-prophecy/

> «There comes a time when all life on Earth is in danger. In that time great powers have arisen. Barbarian powers as they’re called. And although they waste their wealth in preparations to annihilate each other, they have much in common. And among the things they have in common are weapons of unfathomable, destructive power and technologies that lay waste to the world. It is just at this point, when the future of all beings hangs by the frailest of threads, that the kingdom of Shambhala emerges.

> Now, you can’t go there, because it’s not a place. It exists in the hearts and minds of the Shambhala warriors. And you can’t tell whether someone is a Shambhala warrior just by looking at them because they wear no uniform or insignia. They have no banners to show which side they’re on, no barricades on which to climb to threaten the enemy or behind which they can rest and regroup. The Shambhala warriors don’t have any home turf. There is only the terrain of the barbarian powers for them to move on, regroup, and use.»

#Shambhala #JoannaMacy #Buddhism #Compassion #Interbeing

🪷 Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: Padampa Sangye (d. 1117 CE) 🪷

✨ If you first finish what you have to do, you'll never get to the Dharma; People of Tingri, while you're thinking about it, practice straight away. — Padampa Sangye (d. 1117 CE) ✨

🔗 Explore more at BDG: buddhistdoor.net

#Buddhism #Buddha #Dharma #Chod #Tantra #India #Tibet #Nepal #China #Compassion #Mindfulness #Meditation #Wisdom #Awakening