Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host)

Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) started the topic Working together in the forum Reflections 2 months ago

On Sunday I attended an interfaith meeting as part of the interfaith week celebration. It was held at a Temple and hosted by Footsteps which is an ecological sub group of Birmingham Council of Faiths. A number of community groups attended and there was an excellent turn out that included a leading birmingham councillor. Interesting to hear of…[Read more]
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Changes in the forum Reflections 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Thank you for those words Kaspa, I do try to remember this. Thank you too Peter.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) started the topic Changes in the forum Reflections 2 months, 3 weeks ago

My life at the moment is complicated and confused, my ex wife was diagnosed with lung cancer at the beginning of this year, she has bravely fought the illness and continues to do so. Watching the woman who had my four children, and who I shared my adult life with, go through this saddens me. I worry for my children and grandchildren and how they…[Read more]
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) posted an update 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Another work day, I look forward to the weekend then there is time to relax, reflection on my week and make plans for the week ahead. Is this selfish I often ask myself how I crave for the peacefulness of the weekend, get up later and take much pleasure in spoiling myself one way or another. I work hard all week so deserve this surely. But then I…[Read more]
- Acharya Kaspalita (temple host) replied 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Thanks for sharing Andrew. Namo Amida Bu
- Vajrapala Moerman replied 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  I think if you use the free weekend to rest, take courage and energy to be able to do your job the next week and to reflect on what you did and shall do, there is no matter of selfishness, as you are just trying to do good and to be able to continue that… letting body and mind relax after work is natural and good. Namo Amida Bu
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) posted an update 2 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s fine campaigning for what you believe in. In fact it’s a necessary action when your not being listened to. Problem for me is how many campaigns can you be involved in before it all becomes too much for us and we burn out. Some of the actions of the recent demonstrations in London and for that matter around the country have inspired me, mad…[Read more]
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) posted an update 3 months, 1 week ago

This Thursday is world mental health day. The theme this year is suicide prevention.
Such a shame that so many people feel that taking their own life is easier than living.
- Tommy Bradshaw replied 3 months, 1 week ago
  
  Thank you for this message and significant reminder!
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic What can I do? in the forum Buddhist Teachings 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Namo Amida Bu.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) posted a new activity comment 5 months, 2 weeks ago

What do you mean by different for past addicts. And why do you think that is, if you don’t mind me asking.

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Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Advice from Dharmavidya in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 6 months, 1 week ago

A beautiful teaching. If only we could be like this.

Namo Amida Bu.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Following the Calling in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 6 months, 1 week ago

Namo Amida Bu.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) posted an update 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nice to visit the Malvern sangha today. Service was peaceful and the dharma talk afterwards by Satya gave me a lot to contemplate on.
- Rev. Satya Robyn (temple host) replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Lovely to see you Andrew
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) started the topic Monday 1st July 2019 in the forum Monday Nembutsu 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Monday Nembutsu for me, reading some of Dharmavidya teachings.

Namo Amida Bu.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic The Treasure of Religious Diversity in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Thank you for this.

Namo Amida Bu.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) posted an update 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Went to listen to Bhikkhu Bhodi this afternoon. Well worth going and really enjoyed the talk and questions session.
Bhikkhu Bodhi (born December 10, 1944), born Jeffrey Block, is an American Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in Sri Lanka and currently teaching in the New York and New Jersey area. He was appointed the second president of the…[Read more]
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) started the topic Monday 10th June 2019 in the forum Monday Nembutsu 7 months, 1 week ago

On a train to Leeds for a time to change conference. Wouldn’t it be nice if we really could put an end to mental health discrimination.

Namo Amida Bu.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) started the topic Monday 3rd June 2019 in the forum Monday Nembutsu 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The sign of a foolish being, starting the Monday Nembutsu on Tuesday but still giving Monday’s date.

For me this week I spent time at the Vihara and thought of ways to encourage anti stigma around mental health events. Such a high rate of men taking their own life is disturbing.

Namo Amida Bu.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Successful conclave in the forum Amida Shu News 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lovely photo looks very English country garden.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Buddha day in the forum Amida Shu Buddhist Practice 7 months, 3 weeks 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.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Buddha day in the forum Amida Shu Buddhist Practice 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Me as host and Rev Saido.
Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host) replied to the topic Buddha day in the forum Amida Shu Buddhist Practice 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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