Here's to the last 20 or so years and 30,000 posts

[WhiteTara]

I'm so grateful for this community. This probably the main way I have stayed sane for the past 24 years. I joined Du under the name my sister gave me (Bare Naked Liberal) which was quite challenging to use during many convos so in 2004, I changed it to WhiteTara to remind me that my aspiration is to live my Buddha nature.

I've made so many friendships here, and I feel part of your lives too from our daily interactions. Thanks for being my friends!

Here's to a full sweep this November, House, Senate, White House and a new improved Supreme Court.

[LoisB]

1. Congratulations and here's to 30,000 more.

[WhiteTara]

2. Thanks!

Here's to our long friendship in the ether!

[LoisB]

3. Yes, indeed!

[2naSalit]

4. Congratulations!

[WhiteTara]

7. It's been a joy to know you

[fierywoman]

5. When I was between places to live and was feeling rather desperate, you consoled me

like almost no other -- for which I thank you once more, dear White Tara, from the deepest part of my heart.

[WhiteTara]

6. I'm so happy I could relieve some

of your suffering. Life changed yet again, didn't it? Life is so like that Suka/Duka delight/misery

[HeartsCanHope]

8. Congratulations!

May you post many, many more! Take care.

[WhiteTara]

19. IT's wonderful that we are all in this together

safety and strength in numbers as they say. I look forward to your 30,000 post as well.

[littlemissmartypants]

9. Congratulations!!! 💐🥳💎🍾💃

It's a place that I literally couldn't live without so I deeply identity with your sentiment. I wish I had been here twenty years. I'd probably be a lot smarter. No joke.

My most favorite video is one from PBS The Buddha. Have you ever seen it?



https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1478841/?ref_=ttpl_ov
I keep it in my player. Even watching a little bit gives me an overwhelming feeling of peace. I learned meditation in college and it's the best thing I ever learned.

I don't know if you remember but I helped with the campaign to save Mes Aynak in Afghanistan and there's a film about it. There are some incredible ancient Buddha statutes that were found there. I posted I lot about it here.

Anyway, congratulations again! I hope you have 40,000 more!





❤️

[WhiteTara]

18. that was a sad day when the Taliban

destroyed those ancient statues. I'm grateful that I have both DU and Buddhism to rely upon every day. The world is a beautiful and terrifying place, and the journey is easier with friends.

[littlemissmartypants]

20. I'm sorry I brought it up. It's exceptionally painful.

I hope you can check out the movie. It's unlike any documentary you will experience. It's a meditation in itself.

Richard Gere* and Blair Brown are the narrators. Their voices are incredibly soothing. To me the visual images that are used to explain The Buddha's life story are ethereal and mesmerizing.

Thank you for your reply, WhiteTara.

❤️

* Gere's interest in Buddhism began when he was in his 20s.[87] Gere first studied Zen Buddhism[87] under Kyozan Joshu Sasaki. After studying Zen for five or six years,[87] he and Brazilian painter Sylvia Martins traveled in 1978 to Nepal, where Gere met many Tibetan monks and lamas.[50] He then met the 14th Dalai Lama in India[87] and became a practicing Tibetan Buddhist (specifically of the Gelugpa school)[87] and an active supporter of the Dalai Lama.[7]
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Gere

[MyMission]

10. WOW

I'm approaching 2000 posts
I've been thinking about it, tying to pace myself
To coincide with the election results
Anticipating a clear victory reported sooner that later
And working on the wording, thinking everyone will get it

Mission Accomplished! My 2000th Post
For my 2000th post, I'm grinning ear to ear!
My 2000th post is Celebrating our Victory!

"Here's to a full sweep this November, House, Senate, White House and a new improved Supreme Court."

Congratulations on reaching 30,000 posts.

[WhiteTara]

15. It's wonderful you are here for

what may be our salvation election. Here's to the great victory of saving democracy. DU has been here for me during the worst, and now I hope we are able to savor the taste of freedom for many years to come.

[Skittles]

11. I feel the same way about DU

I would have lost my mind without a place to vent my frustrations when the Supreme Court LITERALLY CHOSE that nitwit Dubya to be president. Little did I know how much a role DU would play in my life; yes INDEED.

[WhiteTara]

14. and the fun hasn't stopped!

We have been part of those 92 million posts that drip with our passion for justice for all. I can't imagine how I would have made it through all these years without all of us.

[Fla Dem]

12. FANTASTIC!!! May you post many more!

[WhiteTara]

16. What a strange journey it has been

here's to many more posts for all of us.

[debm55]

13. We are so glad you are here, White Tara and congradulations.

[WhiteTara]

17. you're the fun one with

posts that uplift and make others giggle. Glad we're in this together.

[ProfessorGAC]

21. Well, Congrats!

Just hit 23 years a bit ago.
Your post sums up my feelings about this place.

[WhiteTara]

22. thanks, ProfessorGAC

I've enjoyed your posts during all these years

[ProfessorGAC]

23. Thank You, Back!

Grilling burgers today, so I'll be away from the fray for a bit.
Wanted to reply before I got busy.

[Niagara]

24. Congratulations, WhiteTara!

Here's for many more years and posts!


Yes!

Here's to a full sweep this November, House, Senate, White House and a new improved Supreme Court.

[WhiteTara]

25. I believe we have that chance

Then let's have a huge party ... a victory dance!

[Niagara]

26. I believe that as well

I'm ready for that huge party and victory dance!!

[WhiteTara]

27. We'll let debm55 handle the banquet!

I'll work on decorations

[Niagara]

28. Perfect!

I found this last year in the DU attic and I used it for the beverages for Deb's Elf Workshop in The Lounge.




I can set the beverages up again for the party!

[Deuxcents]

29. Congratulations and I share your sentiments.

A while back, I watched a documentary on PBS about the life of Buddha. It inspired me to do some research and learn more about the lessons he taught. I don’t know if it was this video but I will look for it and watch it. Something peaceful and inspiring about what I read..maybe it’s because I am not beholden to organized religion and personally have my reservations about it. Thanks for your post and I’ll look forward to another 30,000 with you as I find my way, too.

[WhiteTara]

30. Thanks for the congrats!

My study of Buddhism has given me a stable base to address the challenges of life. I don't spend enough time on my cushion, but try to live the basics. Compassion, gratitude and generosity.