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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Newsletter February 2020 in the forum News from Amida Scotland 2 months ago

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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Nembutsu – Simple Practice in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 2 months, 2 weeks 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]
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 2 months, 2 weeks 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 2 months, 2 weeks ago

https://youtu.be/tFfAeg5PMr8
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 2 months, 3 weeks 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.
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Lu Shan Hui Yuan in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dharmavidya

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]
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted an update 2 months, 3 weeks ago

@sukebind how great that Amida has led you to join us here!
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted an update 2 months, 3 weeks 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
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic Origin of the "Celebration of Amida's Vows"? in the forum Buddhist Q&A 2 months, 3 weeks ago

@dharmavidya says, “Jodo Shu”
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Talmudic Dharma: Four in the Orchard in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dharmavidya:

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]
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic Origin of the "Celebration of Amida's Vows"? in the forum Buddhist Q&A 2 months, 3 weeks ago

It was incorporated at a time when I wasn’t with the sangha – I will ask for you
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 2 months, 4 weeks ago

That sounds like a good source of inspiration, Tommy. Post-it notes – what a good idea – just writing one now…
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied to the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 2 months, 4 weeks ago

What word would you choose for the year ahead?
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic A word to inspire me throughout 2020 in the forum Reflections 2 months, 4 weeks 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]
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic Nembutsu Verses in the forum Dharmavidya's Teachings 2 months, 4 weeks 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

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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) started the topic December 30th – the last Monday of 2019 in the forum Monday Nembutsu 3 months 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]
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 3 months ago

Glad you enjoyed it

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Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 3 months, 1 week ago

Thank you – and I wish the same for you – Namo Amida Bu

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- Paolo replied 3 months ago
  
  Thank you 🙂
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 3 months, 1 week 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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- Helena replied 3 months, 1 week ago
  
  I am cosy with my small dog. Perfect moment to listen. Thank you Acharya Sujatin
Acharya Sujatin (temple host) posted a new activity comment 3 months, 1 week 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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- Acharya Sujatin (temple host) replied 3 months, 1 week 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)
  - Helena replied 3 months, 1 week ago
    
    I am cosy with my small dog. Perfect moment to listen. Thank you Acharya Sujatin
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