Add a Comment

Comment by Dharmavidya on March 13, 2013 at 17:31

Thank you. I've just added some very interesting material about the identity of the imagery of Aphrodite and the Virgin Mary, some of which is also highly suggestive of Quan Shi Yin. The goddess appears in many forms and transcends particular religions.

Comment by richard meyers on March 13, 2013 at 16:00

Hi Sujatin,

Yes, already done so! and an inspiring website it is too, with lots of good things being progressed. Namo Amida Bu

Comment by Sujatin on March 13, 2013 at 15:53

I'd like to suggest that members of this group join http://eleusis.ning.com/ and have a good look around the Eleusis website here

Comment by Robert McCarthy on February 27, 2013 at 20:57

This sound like a wonderful idea Richard and something practical that may bring us together for shared good times.  Thanks to all who have put their minds to this. Namo Amida Bu

Comment by richard meyers on February 27, 2013 at 16:30

Latest consideration is for a number of day long jaunts (maybe three) on the outer perimeters of London.  Returning to London in the evening - hopefully there will be sufficient sleep over space for those from afar.  We are looking at the week beginning 3/6/13 up to the Friday.  Personally, tues/wed/thurs would suit me best, as I have to pack for trip to Devon on Saturday the 8th. There are quite a few really good rural walks to choose from - something we have yet to decide, but we're working on it!

Comment by Padmaghosa Tony Danford on February 12, 2013 at 18:19

There's the old Pilgrim's Way from Winchester to Canterbury - now best done by walking St Swithin's Way and the North Downs Way, apparently - see here:

http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/northdowns/text.asp?pageId=77

Also convenient for London, and for those of us who might need rescuing. I'll be up for it health permitting.

Comment by Robert McCarthy on February 12, 2013 at 18:10

Hi Liam,  there must be many amazing walks and to be as inclusive as possible we would need to look at distances that we could all manage reasonably and cost, eg a walk from outer London would not require expensive train tickets, at least for those resinding around London.

Comment by Liam Meekins on February 12, 2013 at 18:06

Yes, sounds lovely. I would like to be involved too. Also, I think the Santiago walk is traditionally undertaken at least initially alone. I have to concur and the old Meekins stamina not to mention the knees have seen better days.

There are lots of possibilities including holy wells, stone circles and barrows in Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. The South Downs landscape again in special in its own way. We also have a few interesting sites in the London area maybe for shorter excursions.

Comment by Robert McCarthy on February 12, 2013 at 17:06

actually Richard,a  uk walk does appeal and is doable.  Is it possible to consider when I visit, say after the Sangha meeting of June 5, assuming there is one then, could we plan a three or four day walk with sleeps at backpackers or something and ask around our Sangha for anyone interested.  Yes we could do plenty of chanting.  Namo Amida Bu

Comment by richard meyers on February 12, 2013 at 9:55

Well, the notion of a "few months stroll" does appeal! But what about something slightly less challenging to kick off with?

Last year 180,000 people did the Santiago walk! Sounds a bit crowded.. Also, I was thinking nearer to home.  We have our own spiritual heritage and this land is rich in such places. 

Having said that - the 'idea' of a few months stroll does appeal!  In the congenial company of Amida - very much so.  Wild landscape, prayer and nembutsu practice and the significance of walking in the footsteps of others. 

Realistically, the old Meyers stamina is not what it was - so I reckon a less challenging initial walk, communing with the rocks and crows and wildflowers of Albion, just to stretch the tendons..

I would like to keep this conversation going and hear about walks in the UK or Ireland.    We could even make our own movie 'The Way - of Amida' !     

 

• ‹ Previous
• 1
• 2
• 3
• Next ›
• Page