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Paolo started the topic Wonderful green places in the forum Garden 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) posted an update 2 weeks, 4 days ago

I haven’t checked in here for a while – life gets in the way – and whenever I visit it’s good to remember the community around me – not just in Malvern but around the world. I’ve been starting to get involved with our local Extinction Rebellion group, and that’s bringing up all sorts of things… has anyone else been interested/involved? Namo Amida Bu.
clare posted an update 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Having lived through addiction myself life now is experienced in its raw form. Facing reality. Not easy at all. But safer and simpler. I picked up on Amida’s light all those years ago and never looked back. Miracles do happen!
Namo Amida Bu
- Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied 2 weeks, 4 days ago
  
  Namo Amida Bu. I find that people who’ve experienced addiction in extreme forms are much more likely to receive Amida’s light (or the light of the divine through a different lens). Here’s to sobriety – the painfulness of it, and the joys! And here’s to miracles.
- Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied 2 weeks, 2 days ago
  
  What do you mean by different for past addicts. And why do you think that is, if you don’t mind me asking.
clare posted an update 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Just checked in on you tube for the talk ‘nothing to lose’. I found it very helpful and felt connected. Hope there will be more. With gratitude!
Namo Amida Bu
- Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied 2 weeks, 4 days ago
  
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Andrew Cheffings (temple host) replied to the topic Namo Tai Shih Chih Bosat in the forum News from Amida Mandala 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Really beautiful, thank you.
Andrew Cheffings (temple host) started the topic August Dharma Talk in the forum Share your creations 2 weeks, 5 days ago

I’m thinking about the transcendental nature of the Nembutsu – Namo Amida Bu – syllables of great compassion.

As with transcendental meditation, the long, continuous repetition of the syllables can open up different mind spaces – visions, sensations, feelings, auditory hallucinations.

I’m thinking about the physical components of opening t…[Read more]
Acharya Kaspalita (temple host) started the topic Namo Tai Shih Chih Bosat in the forum News from Amida Mandala 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Our new Tai Shi Chih shine here at Amida Mandala. You can read more about Tai Shih Chi here: Mahastamaprapta
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic How to Choose a Teacher in the forum Dharmavidya’s Teachings 3 weeks ago

Dharmavidya:

I am often asked how one can select a good teacher. How is one to know if somebody is genuine or not? This seems to be a big worry for some people. They are wary of being tricked. For Western people to give up even a smidgen of their independence is such a big thing they may want cast iron guarantees in advance. Unfortunately there…[Read more]
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Anjin Makes The Path Easier in the forum Dharmavidya’s Teachings 3 weeks ago

Dharmavidya:

In Buddhism there is a theory of conditioning. All conditioned things are impermanent. Buddhism is a religion that is about transcending impermanence and reaching the Deathless – nirvana. However, by definition, one cannot reach the unconditioned simply by changing conditions.

A fire depends upon a supply of fuel – let’s say f…[Read more]
Di B posted an update 3 weeks, 3 days ago

I have just received the last message of the 30 days of nembutsu course and wish to thank you for every single inspiring word and image given. I will miss them! However they are safely saved so I can keep re-visiting them whenever I want. Learning to chant Namo Amida Bu has become a happy and soothing opportunity to make myself stop and take…[Read more]
- Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied 2 weeks, 4 days ago
  
  Hi Di – I’m very glad to hear this – the nembutsu is very portable and once yo u have it, you always will! Hope to see you at the temple again sometime and if you have any questions do get in touch. Namo Amida Bu.
  - Di B replied 2 weeks, 3 days ago
    
    Thanks Satya. I certainly intend to visit again sometime in August and will also take a look at the follow-up Nembutsu course next! I find your website really interesting and varied, love just dipping into it to see where it takes me – being involved this way is great and good to know I can get in touch should I need to. Namo Amida Bu.
Acharya Kaspalita (temple host) posted an update 3 weeks, 5 days ago

New video talk from Satya: Nothing to Lose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSJB-fodAOo&t=1s
Jason Cullen became a registered member 3 weeks, 6 days ago
- Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
  
  Welcome Jason! Namo Amida Bu.
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Koan and Anjin in the forum Dharmavidya’s Teachings 4 weeks ago

Dharmavidya:

BRINGING TWO IDEAS TOGETHER

Koans are usually associated with Zen and the term Anjin is usually associated with Pureland so nobody ever writes about a relationship between them. However, if we pan back and look at the general configuration of Buddhism as a whole, it is a spiritual path upon which one or several awakenings occur as…[Read more]
Dayamay posted an update 4 weeks ago

We had our monthly Skype Study Group last night. I was joined by John from the states and we read from and discussed Dharmavidya’s book “The Dark Side of the Mirror”. I always find it helpful to share my thoughts and feelings about religious material with others. Another person’s perspective can really help with understanding and processing. We…[Read more]
- Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
  
  Great to hear about this. Doesn’t seem like long ago that John was here!
- Dayamay replied 3 weeks, 4 days ago
  
  Namo Amida Bu( ;
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted an update 4 weeks ago

Delighted to hear the news of @sanghamitra and Aida’s new daughter, Zoeann
- Sanghamitra replied 4 weeks ago
  
  Thanks Sujatin. Namo Amida Bu
Paolo replied to the topic Favorite compulsions in the forum Buddhist Psychology 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Hi Ken. Thank you very much, I’m really honoured by your words! Gassho
ken replied to the topic Favorite compulsions in the forum Buddhist Psychology 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Hi Paolo. I checked your band out , nice and tight and lots of power. Great stuff. Nice basses too.
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Nien Fo Book: The service book of the Amida Order – recordings in the forum Amida Shu Buddhist Practice 1 month ago

The Service book is :: here

And :: here are recordings

There’s a lot more information about our School etc :: here
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted an update 1 month ago

Zoom worked pretty well for our practice last night, the slight time-lag want too disturbing: chanting with mokujo, then Amitabha, though evening, morning service http://www.amidashu.org/service-book-recordings/
Paolo replied to the topic Advice from Dharmavidya in the forum Dharmavidya’s Teachings 1 month ago

“it is vital to remain aware of one’s own frailty and limitations”: a beautiful, very deep teaching in plain, simple words. Thank you.
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