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Ben Bell

@benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social

851 followers 1K following 3.3K posts

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer...served in Zambia 2003-2005 🇿🇲 ESL Teacher in Seoul, Korea 2007-2009 🇰🇷 Global citizen, pacifist, Buddhist B.A. in Political Science, Auburn University, class of 1997 Kindness is everything ✨️ ❤️

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Lotus ~ Blue Giant 🪷🎹🎸🥁

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Gina Hinojosa @ginafortexas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NEW: Cook Political Report just shifted their TX-Gov rating in our favor. Texans are ready for a governor who will restore the American Dream by saving Texas schools and putting money in your pocket.

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Very welcome 🙏

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ru 🪷 @ruinedfinery.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

If you are able, please support a dear Dharma sister + family ☸️

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Welcome to The Bedside Bodhisattva 🙏🏽

Thank you new readers and subscribers.

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EngagedPureLand @engagedpureland.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The religious resistance to Trump and fascism continues: religionnews.com/2026/08/12/t...

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Not giving up: A group of social justice warriors sustains the resistance with community and meditation

RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Over the past decade, a group of democracy activists with a long history of involvement in social and political causes has found a balm in Buddhist meditation.

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Discover the Magnolia Grove Monastery

YouTube video by Magnolia Grove Monastery Plum Village

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Namo Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva | Buddhist Chanting with Rev. Heng Sure

YouTube video by Redwood Vihara

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

[.que] ~ Adventure 🎼 #ambientgem

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On the Passing of Great Souls

Reflections on what is born and what doesn’t die on Gandhi’s birthday.

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Love in Training | Sister Đẳng Nghiêm | True Love Heals Online Retreat 2026

YouTube video by Deer Park Monastery

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

To be clear, I asked a question to gemini ai and this was its response. I agree, though, and wish more folks in power were keen on this option.

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Home - Tara Redwood School

Tara Redwood School Educating the Heart & Mind Tara Redwood School. Educating the Heart & Mind since 1989. Elementary and Preschool in Soquel Village.

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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MFCarter @mfcarter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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ru 🪷 @ruinedfinery.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

#zen #ThichNhatHanh #PlumVillage

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Story Wear X Tzu Chi: Sustainable Fashion Takes the Runway at New York Fashion Week

YouTube video by Tzu Chi USA 360

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Public Funds for Public Schools

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ru 🪷 @ruinedfinery.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

In all my lives may I bear the great responsibility of the Buddhadharma and if I cannot shoulder this responsibility may I at least be concerned about it. - The Omniscient Buddha from Dolpo (Sherab Gyaltsen)

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Light That Is Always Here

Nichiren Buddhist teacher Mark Herrick draws on the Lotus Sutra to explore how practice can clear the mental “soot” that keeps us from recognizing our innate buddhahood.

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Yong-Ju Valérie Barthélémy @yongjudancinglight.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

the gaze lingering the invitation of the trees into the clearing #art #abstract #painting #humanart #trees #poetry

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Metta, Karuna, Mudita, Upekkha

Living in the Divine Abodes

Heaven is nowhere else but right here on this earth, when we live with friendliness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Wellness, Hope & Belonging: Gratitude Talks Promo

YouTube video by Tzu Chi USA 360

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

me be walkin 4 peace like them monks 🪷☸️🙏

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

To be someone who listens

Peacemaker Newsletter (September 22, 2026)

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Lotus Sutra chapter 1 excerpt 🪷☸️🙏

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84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha @translate84000.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#RealBuddhaQuotes No one is beyond the reach of light. 💚

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Peace Corps represent ☮️🌎🙏

B is for batho. K is for kagiso. M is for molelô. 🔤

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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The Nth Power - (LIVE VERSION) (Official Video) Truth

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Investing in Dreams: Tzu Chi Flushing Scholarship Ceremony

YouTube video by Tzu Chi USA 360

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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🕊 International Day of Peace🕊

🕊 Today on International Day of Peace, take a moment to pause.

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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For the Love of Flowers @floraoftheday.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Blushing in the Sun #ColorADay #PinkMon #Flowers #MuskMallow #FlowerPhotography #dailyflowers #flowerreport #BloomSky #BloomScrolling

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For the Love of Flowers @floraoftheday.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

“Sunrise Sunset Swiftly fly the years” #ColorADay #OrangeSun #SundayYellow #Flowers #FlowerPhotography #dailyflowers #flowerreport #BloomSky #BloomScrolling

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For the Love of Flowers @floraoftheday.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#Crapemyrtle on Black #Flowers #FlowerPhotography #dailyflowers #flowerreport #BloomSky #BloomScrolling

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For the Love of Flowers @floraoftheday.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Pretty Purple Petunias #FlowersOnFriday #ColorADay #PurpleFriday #Flowers #Petunias #FlowerPhotography #dailyflowers #flowerreport #BloomSky #BloomScrolling

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Live now ☮️☮️☮️☮️

We are Live! Peace One Day presents Peace Day Broadcast 2026

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy Peace Day ☮️ #bloomscrolling

Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy International Day of Peace ☮️

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Ben Bell @benjaminvanbell7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026