#Shakyamuni knew it before Albert #Einstein knew it

THE BIG INSIGHT
Each of our bodies

Our bodies are composed of atoms, and most of the mass of an atom is due to its protons and neutrons, which are in turn made of quarks. So, it’s reasonable to conclude that our bodies — and,
indeed, all matter
kind.

#Shakyamuni knew it before Albert #Einstein knew it

OM YE DHARMA HETU-PRABHAVA HETUM TESHAM TATHAGATO HYAVADAT TESHAM CHA YO NIRODHA EVAM VADI MAHASHRAMANAH SVAHA

All dharmas originate from causes.
The Tathagata has taught these causes,
And also that which puts a stop to these causes—
This too has been taught by the Great Shramana.

#goodmorning #buddha #shakyamuni #dependantarising #wisdom #compassion #love

Today is Bodhi Day

May you be happy, healthy and whole,
May you have love, warmth and affection,
May you be protected from harm and free from fear,
May you be alive, engaged and joyful
…may you experience inner peace and ease

#buddhist #buddhism #bodhiday #enlightenment #buddha #rohatsu #shakyamuni #mahayana #zen #pureland

@Claytron I'm aware of him, but I've never read him. I concentrated on Eastern religions, with a side of Jewish Studies as my minor. Mostly curious about the human condition and where many of our beliefs came from.

#Religion #Hinduism #Shiva #Shakyamuni #Buddhism #Judaism #WorldReligion

"This small bronze Buddha is probably one of the earliest iconic representations of #Shakyamuni from #Gandhara. He sits in a yogic posture holding his right hand in #AbhayaMudra (a gesture of approachability); his unusual halo has serrations that indicate radiating light. ..."

🙏 #PublicDomain from the Met’s #OpenAccess program

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/72381