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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Newsletter February 2020 in the forum News from Amida Scotland 9 hours, 37 minutes ago
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Nembutsu – Simple Practice in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 1 week, 1 day ago
The core element in Pureland Buddhist practice is nembutsu. Nembutsu means being with the Buddha. Buddhists “take refuge” in being with the Buddha. It’s as simple as that. This is why Buddhists have Buddha statues, so that they keep in mind being with the Buddha. We are greatly affected by the company we keep and the best possible company to…[Read more]
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 1 week, 3 days ago
Welcome, Stephen – I hope you will find this a warm new home for your practice. You can navigate your way around via the top bar
Namo Amida Bu
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Tenderness in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 1 week, 4 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic December 30th – the last Monday of 2019 in the forum Monday Nembutsu 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Namo Amida Bu – what blessings have I received today?
I’m aware that I am blessed to be able to sit in this comfortable chair, in this warm house, my dog on my knee, a large, steaming mug of chai by my side, books to hand. I ate well at lunchtime and there’s a big pot of homemade beetroot soup and a fresh, newly baked seed loaf for supper. I ha…[Read more]
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Glad you enjoyed it
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
Thank you – and I wish the same for you – Namo Amida Bu
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Thank you 🙂
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
And some of the chants and liturgy: http://www.amidashu.org/service-book-recordings/ Namo Amida Bu – warm wishes from Perth (the one in Scotland)
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I am cosy with my small dog. Perfect moment to listen. Thank you Acharya Sujatin
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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
Hello! Have you listened to any of the talks from the Bodhi Gathering? This is the link: https://www.friendsofamida.com/forums/topic/bodhi-gathering-talks-2019/ Hope this will help you feel connected. There are more talks here: http://www.amidashu.org/audio-video-talks/
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And some of the chants and liturgy: http://www.amidashu.org/service-book-recordings/ Namo Amida Bu – warm wishes from Perth (the one in Scotland)
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I am cosy with my small dog. Perfect moment to listen. Thank you Acharya Sujatin
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