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Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied to the topic Grace. in the forum Favourite quotes 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Nice!
Dayamay started the topic Grace. in the forum Favourite quotes 2 weeks, 2 days ago

“Do we know what it means to be struck by grace? It does not mean that we suddenly believe that God exists, or that Jesus is the saviour, or that the Bible contains the truth. Grace strikes us when we are in great pain and restlessness. It strikes us when we walk through the dark Valley of a meaningless and empty life. It strikes us when we feel…[Read more]
Paolo replied to the topic Anger and stress management in the forum Buddhist Psychology 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Hi Jeaunice,

thank you very much, I’m glad that this discussion helps. I started it because I’m very weak in matter of anger and stress management – expecially if the two factors are combined. Also, to be honest, I find all of this “mindfulness calming exercises” to be a misinterpretation of Buddhism: it seems to be a placebo, just a pill against…[Read more]
Jeaunice Tribue Burnette replied to the topic Anger and stress management in the forum Buddhist Psychology 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Paola, Kaspalita, and Ken I truly found this conversation to be very helpful. Often I am overwhelmed by anger and stress. In the past, I use to feel guilty for having those feelings, because I believed the misguided stereotype of the “calm zen student”, that rose above anger perfectly. Obviously I was confused about Buddha’s teaching on the…[Read more]
Jeaunice Tribue Burnette posted an update 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Hi Everybody,

I just wanted to thank Kaspa for leading me through the refuge ceremony, and say I appreciate all who attended today. I have been longing to take refuge formally for years. I am so thrilled to be a Pureland Buddhist. Again thanks.
- Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied 2 weeks, 2 days ago
  
  It was wonderful to see your face and hear your voice Jeaunice. Welcome to the family!!
  - Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied 2 weeks, 1 day ago
    
    That’s such lovely news
- Acharya Kaspalita (temple host) replied 2 weeks ago
  
  Hi, it was a pleasure. Namo Amida Bu
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Buddha day in the forum Amida Shu Buddhist Practice 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Thank you I’ve met him before at the Birmingham Zen Group he is a nice man. He’s leading a retreat I’m attending on the 8th June at the Vihara in ladywood. Well worth attending.
Paolo replied to the topic how to keep up my practice? in the forum General chit chat 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hi Satya,

thank you again for the online service. Yes, there are a lot of things to translate. Next week I will be on vacation, and I hope that I will find some time to start with a little text…I’ll surely let you know 🙂 As I wrote above, I was thinking about opening a facebook page and/or a blog, in Italian language. At least, it will be a…[Read more]
Jeaunice Tribue Burnette posted an update 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Here’s a haiku I recently wrote:

incense is offered
at the Buddhist altar–
Amida Buddha smiles
Jeaunice Tribue Burnette posted an update 2 weeks, 4 days ago

I have been currently reading the Larger Pureland Sutra. I am half way done. It is such a wonderful text. I was wondering if any of you have read Chin Kung’s Infinite Life Sutra Commentaries? I want to check them out for myself, and I just would like to hear somebody’s opinion of Venerable Master Chin Kung’s work. Have a marvelous day!
Jeaunice Tribue Burnette posted an update 2 weeks, 4 days ago

I was wondering what is the Skype number to participate in the Saturday meeting? I have just installed Skype, and I would like the number. If you could help, I would be very grateful.
Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied to the topic how to keep up my practice? in the forum General chit chat 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Some translations sounds like a wonderful thing – do let us know if we can support that. There are a few Italian members here on the site I think? There are lots of things you could translate (including our service book, the Nien Fo book) at http://www.amidashu.org/ under ‘resources’. Glad you were able to attend service online! Namo Amida Bu _/_
Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied to the topic Buddha day in the forum Amida Shu Buddhist Practice 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lovely photos Andrew. Glad you could meet Rev Saido!
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Buddha day in the forum Amida Shu Buddhist Practice 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Me as host and Rev Saido.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Buddha day in the forum Amida Shu Buddhist Practice 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) started the topic Buddha day in the forum Amida Shu Buddhist Practice 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Paolo replied to the topic how to keep up my practice? in the forum General chit chat 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hi Kaspa,

yes, I was at the Facebook live service last night: it has been great. I felt very comfortable, more comfortable than I was at many meetings I went, maybe because the nembutsu practice is very natural.

Well, I have considered the option of starting a home group, but I dont know many people that could be interested in buddhism…anyway,…[Read more]
Acharya Kaspalita (temple host) replied to the topic how to keep up my practice? in the forum General chit chat 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hi Paolo,

Satya said you were at the Facebook live service last night, that’s great. And I know it isn’t the same as meeting real people face to face.

As there aren’t Amdia Shu practitioners near you – one option is to start your own group. We have resources and support to do that. Check it out here: http://www.amidashu.org/homegroups/
Karunamata Karen MacQueen became a registered member 2 weeks, 6 days ago
- Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied 2 weeks, 6 days ago
  
  Good morning – glad you’ve found us! You can navigate your way around by the top bar, where you’ll find many articles and discussions – do join in! Namo Amida Bu
- Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied 2 weeks, 4 days ago
  
  Welcome Karunamata!
  - Karunamata Karen MacQueen replied 2 weeks, 2 days ago
    
    Thank you for welcoming me. I signed up for the Basics online course. I am happy about how well Amida Shu seems to suit me. I’m looking forward to learning more. I work as a registered nurse doing case management. For the last 10 years I have practiced in the Nichiren Buddhist lineage but I have felt a deep need for devotion. Recently, I had a…[Read more]
    - Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied 2 weeks ago
      
      Ah, thank you for sharing – yes, that all makes sense. We enjoy being a devotional school – unusual in the West, not in the East. I’m glad you’re well again and that you found your way here. Maybe we’ll meet you here at the temple one day! Namo Amida Bu.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Chanting Session, June 22nd, Amida Mandala in the forum Share your creations 3 weeks ago

Will certainly try to attend. Sounds like a lovely day.
Andrew Cheffings (temple host) started the topic Chanting Session, June 22nd, Amida Mandala in the forum Share your creations 3 weeks ago

On June 22nd, 2019, 10.30-12.00, at Amida Mandala Temple, Malvern, I am leading a session on choir arrangements of Pureland Buddhist Mantras for Malvern Civic Week. It would be lovely to see you there. But if you can’t make it (or if you can), here are the three parts of an arrangement of a Jizo mantra that I have…[Read more]
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