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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Yes, one of my sangha was talking about how he came to Pureland Buddhism yesterday evening – I’m sure that that instant ‘at home’ feeling is because Amida has always been chanting to us – and, at one point, we are blessed to stop and listen and then hear that call.
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Sangeetashraddha Cheffings (temple host) replied to the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 2 weeks, 1 day ago
I love this idea in the New Year. I’m glad you remembered it and posted. I can’t think of a better word for me this year than ‘Listen’. Last year was so busy for me and listening was sometimes not at the forefront of my mind. I think I’ve got sucked in by business into being overly goal orientated, but how can I know the goal if I don’t listen? I…[Read more]
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Sangeetashraddha Cheffings (temple host) started the topic Flying Towards the Sunset Lake in the forum Share your creations 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Flying towards the sunset lake.
A gull, sitting on the water, Moves, effortlessly, In harmony with the waves.
Namo Amida Butsu, Namo Amida Bu, Namo Amida Bu.
Na Man Da Bu, Na Man Da Bu, Na Man Da Bu.
Pay attention to the breath, Allowing it in; Allowing the wave to rise beneath you;…[Read more]
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Jan Wizinowich replied to the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Thank-you for the thought-provoking entry. I like the word listen because it’s at the core of what I do as a writer. To tell someone’s story it’s necessary to set the ego filter to the side as much as possible to find the actual story. Also thank-you for the book selection. I am definitely going to check that out. Namo Amida Bu, Jan
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Lu Shan Hui Yuan in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Hui Yuan of Mount Lu (334-416) was a famous Chinese Buddhist monk, founder of Pureland Buddhism in China..
Mount Lu
Mount Lu is in the centre of China, just south of the Yangtse River, nowadays close to the city of Jiujiang. The area is a national park with spectacular scenery. Throughout history there have been many hundreds of t…[Read more]
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted an update 2 weeks, 4 days ago
@sukebind how great that Amida has led you to join us here!
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Sue Ward became a registered member 2 weeks, 4 days ago
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Welcome!
Namo Amida Bu.
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Tommy Bradshaw replied to the topic Origin of the "Celebration of Amida's Vows"? in the forum Buddhist Q&A 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Thank you! Namo Amida Bu!
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted an update 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Delighted to have been able to join, with Kaspa, via Zoom, the Acharya ceremony in Tel Aviv for Pundarika and Vimalashri, conducted by Dharmavidya, assisted by Susthama
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic Origin of the "Celebration of Amida's Vows"? in the forum Buddhist Q&A 2 weeks, 6 days ago
@dharmavidya says, “Jodo Shu”
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Talmudic Dharma: Four in the Orchard in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 2 weeks, 6 days ago
This morning as we had a delicious drawn out breakfast here in Petach Tikwa near Tal Aviv, a massive thunder storm developed lashing the building with wind and rain. Vimala shared with us a story from the Talmud that has provoked many different interpretations among Jewish commentators and asked for our view.
He read to us from…[Read more]
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic Origin of the "Celebration of Amida's Vows"? in the forum Buddhist Q&A 3 weeks ago
It was incorporated at a time when I wasn’t with the sangha – I will ask for you
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Tommy Bradshaw started the topic Origin of the "Celebration of Amida's Vows"? in the forum Buddhist Q&A 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Hello everyone
Apologies if this is covered elsewhere… I looked around but could not find it.
Out of simple curiosity, I was wondering if anyone might be aware of the origin of “Celebration of Amida’s Vows” from the Nien Fo book (and elsewhere of course!)? Is it original to Amida Shu or does it find its roots in another Pure Land School?
I’ve…[Read more]
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 3 weeks, 1 day ago
That sounds like a good source of inspiration, Tommy. Post-it notes – what a good idea – just writing one now…
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Tommy Bradshaw replied to the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Thank you for posting….hm… one word. Thats a thinker!
I would choose “Connections” (and think I will sticky-note it on my desk space!). Its always a wonderful practice to focus on drawing the connections between all things to each other…. this person to that person… this organization to that one….. this cause to that cause… belief to…[Read more]
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Tommy Bradshaw posted an update 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Hello everyone. Happy New Year (Better “late” than never! Hope everyone is getting it off to a great start.
Namo Amida Bu.
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 3 weeks, 1 day ago
What word would you choose for the year ahead?
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 3 weeks, 1 day ago
I’ve been contemplating which word would inspire me for 2020. This is a practice that Satya started either last year or before.
Of course the words that come to mind, immediately, and the only ones that really matter, are the nembutsu – Namo Amida Bu or, in one word form, Namandabu.
But for this year specifically?
Having relinquished some of m…[Read more]
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Nembutsu Verses in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Feelings
changeable as the weather.
Namo Amida Bu –
the silver lining
in every cloud.
Working and resting,
like a turning wheel.
Namo Amida Bu,
the hub,
is always reliable.
Life is long
Life is short
Namo Amida Bu.
The Dharma
is indestructible.
Gazing at the moon,
my heart is touched.
Namo Amida Bu –
without effort
it…[Read more]
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John posted an update 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Namo Amida Bu.
Happy New Year everyone and all the best for 2020!
Anyone making Dharma oriented New Year’s resolutions?
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Happy New Year!
New Years Resolutions personally aren’t my thing for a number of reasons but chief among them is that I find the idea of reserving a particular time or period for making a resolution for change and/or progress to be less than savory from my perspective. As far as “Dharma oriented” resolutions go I am simply hoping to “keep…[Read more]
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