#english post

[t-balkanski-subekt]

You know what’s sexy as hell? Effort. Effort is fucking sexy.

#english text #english post #effort #sexy #unknown author

[wonderwander4511]

Lonely with you

.

I could wait for your love, for ever

But if you don’t feel our love anymore

What am I waiting for ?

I could walk silently, next to you, for ever

But if you don’t see me anymore

What am I silent for ?

I could hold my questions, for ever

But if you don’t have answers anymore

What am I hoping for ?

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#poems on tumblr #literature #english post #writerscreed #poetry portal #poetryportal #new post #my poem #teaspirationss #aspiring poet #aspiring writer #love

[vk21sj]

We're born alone, we line alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we crate the illusion for the moment that we're not alone.

#leave me alone #bts yoongi #bts #bts army #friends #moments #min yoongi #welcome home #english post

[conlacaritaempapada]

Even though I'm not in favour of Odazai shippers, I can work out the reasons why they are shipped. If we dig in their interactions, at least a glint of platonic love can be appreciated there so... It partly makes sense.

BUT I DON'T SHIP THEM!

#just my thoughts #odazai #dazai #oda sakunosuke #english post #I miss Spanish so much

[meg-megbanom-ezt]

So apparently, the mascot of the world athletics championship '23 in Budapest will be a racka sheep called YOUHUU (on the left) so I couldn't resist to make this meme.

(Although I must add: this is not even half bad as all the previous mascots (see this reddit thread), it's just that Pina-kun is too beautiful. And I definitely must add that I wish SO HARD this shit were Hungary's biggest problem. *sigh*)

PS: image sources.

#english post #beastars #pina #world athletics #de amúgy nem vagyok furry #mém

[crimsonghost45]

You can call me Crimson Ghost.

18 years old, Brazilian. Rock/Metal fan, Black Lagoon, Bastard, Marvel/DC fan, natural born gamer. This is my Tumblr.

I love being a smiley metalhead.

These last two is just me being cringe, and I love it.

#dark style #gothstyle #edgy style #dark aesthetic #edgy aesthetic #goth aesthetic #iron maiden #up the irons #iron maiden band #Spotify #first post #english post

[saiyukiitaliaandinternational]

Buddhist references in Saiyuki (part 1)

English translation of this post.

I love this scene a lot because of both how it was drawn (the style is very beautiful, linear, clean and detailed) and Hakkai's words. When Goku says "He looks like the real one", Hakkai replies with "Because he is the real one". Despite he is not always like a Sanzo, he is a real Sanzo due to his title and the sutra he brings on his shoulders. Here we can notice the "dual nature" of Minekura characters, in this case Genjo Sanzo, who usually does not behave like a "real" Sanzo (we know his defects well) but depending on the occasion (religious ceremony) he knows how to be one (thank god observant people don't see him when he is not in the limelight XD). Depending on the occasion we have to wear masks that do not always fit the situation.

What I like the most about Reload Blast (I actually like everything about it) are the Buddhist references that I have found in this image and will analyse here.

The first symbol that caught my interest was the Endless Knot ( srivatsa in Sanskrit , dpal be'u in Tibetan) or Eternal Knot. It is composed of closed lines intersecting at right angles and symbolizes the beginningless cycle of existence, the inextricable bond of wisdom and compassionate method of Buddha's enlightenment and infinite love and harmony. Originally it seems to have been connected to the Nagas (klu in Tibetan) serpentine beings, half human and half serpent, linked to the water element, protectors of treasures, Sutras (the Prajnaparamita Sutra was hidden by the Buddha in the Naga realm) and also many Teachings. Some of them are Dharmapala (protectors of the Dharma). This symbol is also linked to nandyavarta, a variant of swastika a primordial symbol of constant, endless flux. It is also one of Eight Auspicious Signs, why "auspicious sign"? Because it is the highest symbol of good omen if it is offered together with a gift or a writing and indicates the bond between the giver and the recipient, remembering that every positive and favorable effect for us in the future has its roots, its causes from our actions in the present. As mentioned, it represents the link between Wisdom and Method and these two, from a tantric perspective, are the feminine (Wisdom) and masculine (Method) energy. Since it has neither beginning nor end it also symbolizes the infinite wisdom and knowledge of the Buddha and the eternity of the Dharma through its ceaseless becoming and being in its manifesting for the benefit of all sentient beings. Here is a picture of it:

Author Dontpanic (DogCow in German Wikipedia)

Another thing that leapt out at me is the Mandala (dkyil khor in Tibetan) which more generally represents the palace, the energy field, the Enlightened environment, the Pure Land of the Yidam taken into account. The drawing of the image is very generic, but if I get a close-up of the center I think there might be a seed syllable which is linked to Yidam (1). Mandala represents the quintessence of all phenomenal perceptions, it is the support that allows the practitioner to access these perceptions and the center is none other than the mind of the Buddhas. The Mandala is therefore a skillful means of purifying and transmuting the darkened perception of ordinary beings into enlightened perception. We have three ways to look at the Mandala:

Mandala of the Base: it is the natural Mandala of the Vision, the purity of all phenomena, the intrinsic potential of all things ans beings.

Mandala of the Way: it is the means to integrate the practice with this Vision and is divided into two aspects. The graphic Mandala which represents the plane of reality and the Mandala of significance which concerns the experiences of the practitioner, which in turn concerns the outer Mandala of external perceptions, the inner Mandala of internal perceptions and the secret Mandala which reveal the mind of wisdom.

Mandala of the Fruit: it is achieved when one obtains Buddha's (both trikaya and five wisdoms) Enlightenment (the Fruit of the Way).

Depending on the context a Mandala can have multiple meanings, i.e. it can symbolize the Guru/Master surrounded by his/her/their disciples (2). The Mandala can be divided into "Divine residence Mandala" and "Resident divinity Mandala": it must be imagined as a building of light, square with four doors that rests on an enormous cross-shaped vajra. The four doors symbolize the "Four Noble Truths", the four equal sides of the base of the Mandala represent the Equanimity of the Buddhas towards creatures. The palace is surrounded by a barrier of vajras that prevent anyone and anything from penetrating, in turn this barrier is surrounded by flames, the flames of primordial wisdom. Externally or internally (depending on the type of Tantra, but here you can't see it well, because as mentioned it is a very generic Mandala) at this line of fire or rather circle of fire there are eight cemeteries inhabited by terrible and frightening beings (I wouldn't like to hazard a guess, I think they could be the Eight cemeteries of ancient India considered suitable for meditation but I could also be wrong). This symbolizes the understanding of Emptiness, which goes beyond the dualist division of impure/pure since in Tantrism (not only in Tibetan but also in Japanese, Kashmir and other forms of Tantrism) one is beyond the dualist dichotomy of things and everything is a manifestation of primordial purity. These three barriers (the cemeteries, the vajras and the fire) teach us a very important thing: to access the Yidam palace and tantric practice you must have the ability to abandon Samsara, to develop altruistic aspiration and understand Emptiness. The "Mandala of the deities who reside there" is made up of all the deities, the main one and his retinue. At the center of each mandala there is the main Yidam, which represents the primordial condition of existence, corresponding to the space element, the Mandala is therefore a sacred space charged with the energy of the Yidam and its retinue is capable of transforming the disciple, here I put the peaceful (3) Mahamayuri Mandala:

The other object that can be seen is the incense holder which is very important in altars and offerings as can also be seen well here in this page.

As functional as these objects and symbols may seem (and I know they are in part) to the graphic representation of the place, here elements with a profound meaning that must make us reflect have been inserted. I really appreciate that Minekura included them.

Notes:

(1) In Sanskrit, iṣṭadevatā, it is translated as "meditational deity", literally "cherished divinity", but I do not like this translation choice because it can lead to the erroneous idea that in Buddhism, especially in Vajrayana, there is a god worship kind of which is not true because in Buddhism practitioner focuses on Enlightened beings and takes refuge only in them. Gods are sentient beings residing on ārūpadhātu, rūpadhātu and kāmadhātu and are all subject to the merciless rules of karma and twelve nidānas. They are in the same boat as humans, asuras, animals, pretas and naraka beings. This is why I prefer the Tibetan term Yidam which means "effort of the mind". The word is said to be a contraction of ཡིད་ཀྱི་དམ་ཚིག (yid kyi dam tshig), which means to bind one’s mind ཡིད (yid)་ by promise་དམ་ཚིག (dam tshig). I know very little of Tibetan but it intrigues me as language because of deep and interesting implications it has from a doctrinal and academic level it gives to Buddhist terms and concepts.

(2) I do not rule out that in the manga page there might be a symbolic connection between Sanzo who recites the Sutra and disciples around him.

(3) "Peaceful" here means in opposition to wrathful Yidams which use violent means to destroy obstacles to Enlightenment. Peaceful Yidams on the other hand use subduing methods to deal with obstacles.

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Final thoughts: sorry if this description of Mandala and endless knot is not precise at describing in a more concise and spoon-fed way with types of mandalas, their meanings, symbolism etc. Information provided here are based on my personal experience with Buddhist practice, Buddhist forums, resources, books, academic texts (especially the ones made by Alexander Berzin) and experiences from other practitioners. Maybe in future I might talk in a more descriptive yet very detailed way. Here I wanted to focus more on core essence of these objects shown in the manga page. Hope you like it and have a nice day/evening.

#saiyuki #kazuya minekura #minekura kazuya #vajrayana #buddhist references #English post

[ross-xls-y]

How abandoned I have this. I am sorry 🥳

But well, leaving that, I have drawn two gays 🥳🥳🥳

Len is 16 and Kaito is 17, okay? (in this drawing)

No me funen 😔

#doodle #nohashtag #kagamine len #kaito vocaloid #len vocaloid #kaito x len #english post

[shayriara]

I to Heart

#english poem #english poetry #english post #english original poetry #english reading #english poet #original lines #original writing #original post #original poetry #original content #original poets on tumblr #poetas en tumblr #poet #real poetry #poetry

[torais-life]

Have the best week bezrat Hashem!(dual lenguage post)

Shalom!. How did you live Shabbos?. Mine was incredible!. Mi family and I studied the parasha and watched different rabbines's videos about many topics...I hope the Eternal gives you a great week, with parnasah, streght, unity and shalom bait!.

Shalom!. ¿Cómo vivieron Shabat?. ¡El mío fue increíble!. Mi familia y yo estudiamos la parasha y vimos diferentes videos de rabinos sobre muchos temas... Espero que el Eterno les de una gran semana, con parnasah(sustento), fuerza, unidad y shalom bait (paz en el hogar)!.

-Caterina(from Argentina)

#shavua tov #shalom #jumblr #have a nice week #lord have mercy #simchat torah #last shabbat #torah #shabbos #english post #argentina #amisraeljai #am israel jai #hebrewmind #i'm blessed #i'm blogger #writting #jewish people #halacha #bible study #bibletruth #torah lovers #español #spanish post #estudiando la escritura #biblia #blog de fe #lo mejor de la semana #familia #emunah

[t-balkanski-subekt]

#english text #english post #satan #tonight #today

[fandomwonderer]

In light of recent news in America here are some recommendations for safe/healthy ways to abort an unwanted pregnancy! Feel free to add more in the notes <3

•Mugwart Tea- “Mugwort might cause a miscarriage because it can start menstruation and also cause the uterus to contract” ☕️

•Vitamin C- This one can be iffy as it’s recommended to only work in high doses however this may come from a mistranslation of a 1960 Russian medical journal so I am unsure if this one has any research to back it up as far as I am aware🍊

•Pineapple- “the presence of bromelain, which leads to contractions in the uterus and softens the cervix causing harm to the fetus” however possibly iffy as well as there is no research to back up this fact as far as I am aware 🍍

•Papaya- “avoid eating unripe papaya. Papaya that is unripe contains a latex substance that may cause contractions of the uterus.” It is also stated to “trigger marked uterine contractions, leading to early labor” 🧡

•Aloe Vera-“can induce womb contractions and preterm labour…when eaten” However do be careful as it also acts as a laxative🧴🌵

•Raw Fish/Raw Crab-“If you consume raw fish or meat, you run the risk of ingesting bacteria (or parasites) that could make you super sick. (During pregnancy, you have a weaker immune system.)”🦀🐟

•Caffeine- “caffeine is believed to cause blood vessels in the uterus and placenta to constrict, which could reduce the blood supply to the fetus and inhibit growth.” ☕️

⚠️❗️Please note I am not a licensed medical provider and these all are sourced from articles I have read and hearsay possibly spread throughout the years littered in. I am not responsible for anything that happens after these actions have been taken. Please proceed all actions inspired by this post with caution and stay safe❗️⚠️

#roe vs. wade #america #poltical #politics #united states #english post #roe v wade #abortion #capitalism #pregnancy #unwanted #unwanted pregnancy #health care #healthcare #uterus #uterus owners #womens rights #feminism #fetus #babies #republicans #senators #Supreme Court #data mining #abortion ban #rights to abortion #boost #rallies #protests #reproductive medicine

[vk21sj]

You are the only person who can give yourself what you want!

#bts yoongi #min yoongi #yoongi #bts #bts min yoongi #bangtan #방탄소년단 #방탄소년단 민윤기 #english post #english

[angierockaomi]

Stop wasting your 20s trying to find love, go get Rich

#english #get motivated #motivation #money #Thoughs #english post #l4l #мысли #мысли вслух #дневник #Турумбочка #Цитата #Мотивашка #Мотивация #Мотивации пост

[thegirlwithoutanamee]

Home isn't home for everyone

For some it's just echoes of loud screams , abuses.

For some it's violence,rage and silent cries .

For some it's that bad smell of alcohol, smoke of cigarettes.

For some it's seeing the drunkard of the home pushing out the other members away.

For some it's the love hate relationship with their alcoholic father.

For some it's just pretention of being loved.

For some it's a place full of lies and an imperfect Idea of family.

For some home isn't a peaceful place ,

For some home isn't a "sweet home" anyway.

#englishpoem

#englishpoems #english post #poetry

[meg-megbanom-ezt]

The Four Horsemen of my Spotify Wrapped

As a last minute effort, I present my Spotify wrapped as my final post of this year, with a bit of illustration. The background of the image is, of course, not mine but Jason Galea's. Originally I wanted to recreate it myself but a) I couldn't make it half, no, quarter as good b) I can't be bothered by doing anything difficult for 2022. I've had enough.

The reason I don't post the original Spotify images like anybody else is... because my poor phone is so old and messed up that I was happy to be able to tap through at. all. I was like, "is there any cheat code for Level 2?", the app crashed OR skipped too much forward OR backward. So this is also a goodbye to Spotify on the phone because after I wrote(!) down(!!!) the stats, I deleted the app. Spoiler: it also crashed all the other times. I've bought an SD card and I'll listen to mp3s from now on. Soooo ~retro~!

To be fair, I used the Spotify browser edition, as well; more than the phone app version, I'd guess. Maybe I keep using that, but I prefer YouTube for listening for music (I know, I know), although it's not really the bee's knees either. Just still the better one IMO.

So if anybody persisted despite my rants or against the odds how much people usually care for other's music taste... HERE IS THE POINT:

Most common genres (in descending order, but fuck bullet points):

new wave - no surprise rock - broad category, but I can see this Australian indie - see later... classic Hungarian rock - hmm... I think this is a broad category as well early US punk - I can see this, too

How much I've listened to Spotify?

3493 minutes, which is ~58 hours - not even 2,5 days. I don't think it's too much. Still, I've listened to more music than 45% of Hungarian users! I'm so curious how would the distribution look like. And what about podcasts? I guess it's also a keyword here. (Podcasts are not my cup of tea, but I'd still love to see statistics. OK, I just like stats, OK?)

Top 5 songs:

Holiday in Cambodia - imagine this... this made it to the top with *drum roll* four repeats on a gray January day! Wow, just wow. I can't complain, tho - it's a great song. It just looks like I don't do that horrible number of loops on Spotify (unlike on YT). Also, now you understand the top left corner (even though, iirc, Jello gnawing the chord is in the California Über Alles video? anyway...). Pop Song 89 - Oh, I can explain this, it's a recent thing. I opened Spotify, I saw this song among top of the favourites, "oh, I like this", I played the song - and closed the app / tab. Hence, the top right corner (but poor Michael Stipe, I should've drawn him better in retrospect). Lonely Steel Sheet Flyer - holy shit, I didn't even remembered this song title. I guess I was like, "wait it's good!" and replayed a few times without recollecting. [these guys drugged me through their music: a story at 8PM] Swamp Thing - same as above, but it's by The Chameleons. But even worse: unlike with King Gizzard, I don't even really know the band! Put me in the *looks in the notes* pillory. Ez a város - the only reason it's this below because I listen to Európa Kiadó more on other platforms. :) I link this, because it's Hungarian and you'd find songs with the same title but shittier music if it wasn't for me. I biased but I don't care. ...OK, I care a bit. As much as I love this band, the lyrics make the difference here, so non-Hungarian speakers are inherently missing out and might just see it as any other new wave / alternative band. Still, recommended (of course!). Also, at bottom left quarter now you can recognize Jenő Menyhárt, the bandleader music director of the band.

Top bands:

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - surprise! Remember the above-mentioned Australian indie as the bronze-winner genre? King Gizzard single-handedly contributed to that. The funny - and maybe touching :3 - thing is that King Gizzard is actually one of my brother's favourite bands. The exception rule of my cynical take is that people might do care about other's taste if they are close friends or relatives. At least I do. So that's why I listened to the ABSOLUTE WHOLE FUCKING DISCOGRAPHY of the King Gizzard!!! And them being a really, I mean REALLY prolific band, it was easy to reach the top here. Their stuff is so diverse and energetic, but eventually... I like some of their albums, some of them I kinda love, even, but I don't think I became a real fan. I wouldn't go to their concert by myself but if someone important invited me OR I magically won a ticket, I'd gladly go. The Beatles - .......really?! - I muttered with a smirk. Honestly, fuck The Beatles. OK, I am just being edgy here. But they only finished on the second place because I clicked on a "basic Beatles for x hours" recommendation playlist and I complied, but wasn't impressed by the end. My point is, it's easy for a band to get a metric fuckton of hours if you binge them for whatever reason and then Spoti draws the wrong conclusion because quantity and preference don't necessarily correlate. (I guess I could've concluded already above but honestly, fuck the Beatles.) Európa Kiadó - I made my point above. One addition: their live stuff is often waaaay better than the studio stuff but those are available elsewhere, so the third place is reasonable. New Order - hmm. A band I kinda like, but don't like enough for the fourth place. Then I remembered that I binged two of their albums so I get it. The Smiths - well I wonder how come someone hasn't noticed that I'm dead these guys have only reached the fifth place? Kinda guilty pleasure, but I cannot not like the Smiths. So this is why we got Morrissey at the bottom right corner, not that he would deserve it, tho. Also I made his glasses with the anime school of obscuring glass because if I'm already embarrassed myself, why not top all of it with weeb shit.

Now peace out, I have to shower and go to the party where possibly better music is played (granted, my brother is also invited there). Happy New Year in advance for all my lovely mutuals and all the others passing by! <3

UPDATE: oh fuck, I forgot one more thing. I played King Gizzard for 728 minutes, which qualified me for the top 3% of listeners! Yeah, that's 12 hours and 8 minutes! If this doesn't impress you, nothing will.

#english post #saját rajz #drawings #music i like #spotify wrapped #possibly shitty takes #jello biafra #dead kennedys #michael stipe #rem #menyhárt jenő #európa kiadó #morrissey #the smiths #king gizzard and the lizard wizard #jason galea