The Friends of Amida Order Network is sponsored by Amida Trust.

David Stupples Male Atherstone United Kingdom: Like

0 members like this; Share on Facebook

Share Twitter

Blog Posts (4)
Discussions
Events (2)
Groups (10)
Photos (10)
Photo Albums
Videos

David Stupples's Friends

View All

David Stupples's Groups

Vow 22

26 members
10 Comments 4 Likes
Monday Nembutsu

42 members
553 Comments 6 Likes

Arts in Amida

66 members
29 Comments 1 Like
Running Tide

88 members
3 Likes

Sacred Places and Ancien…

38 members
28 Comments 5 Likes

View All

David Stupples's Page

Latest Activity

David Stupples joined Susthama's group

Vow 22

This group is called "Vow 22" after the 22nd vow of Dharmakara Bodhisattva in the Larger Pureland Sutra, the vow which establishes the bodhisattva path as a core element of Pureland Buddhism.This group is for anyone interested in discussing bodhisattva way and everything that has to do with serving the spiritual needs of others.See More

Oct 13, 2012

10 Comments 4 Likes

David Stupples is attending Sumaya's event

Practice day - for both beginners and regular practicioners at Sukhavati

September 1, 2012 from 10am to 5pm

Come and join Sumaya and Jnanamati to gather, share, discuss, and practice together.Programme of the day:10 am - gathering, introduction to the practice, sharing and discussion following1 pm - lunch2 pm - 2 hours chanting4 pm - final short gatheringSuggested donation - £15 per dayYou are welcome to come just for morning or afternoon session.See More

Aug 8, 2012

0 Comments 2 Likes

David Stupples liked Jnañamati's photo

Curtains Done!

Jul 31, 2012

David Stupples liked Sumaya's photo

the new counselling room at Sukhavati 3

Jul 15, 2012

David Stupples commented on Sujatin's group Monday Nembutsu

"its 04:30 here and I am at work alone so I am chanting Namo Omiti fo, for about 1 hour hopefully, if the phone does not ring that is."

May 7, 2012

Jnañamati replied to David Stupples's discussion Lesson 4 Discussion Questions in the group Introduction to Pureland Buddhism

"Thanks for posting this David, I hope others following the course will also start to use the group in this way and contribute to discussion about these topics. Gardens often figure strongly in peoples visions of a perfect world. As I am writing this…"

May 5, 2012

David Stupples added a discussion to the group Introduction to Pureland Buddhism

Lesson 4 Discussion Questions

1. Discuss your image of a perfect world.In my perfect world there would be no suffering, all beings would would attain the state of bliss and bathe in the perfect light of Amida Buddha in joyful and free spiritual harmony, every direction would be West, I would meet the Ancestors and Shakyamuni, Amida would be near me, the world would be an idyllic Eden like garden. 2. How many icons have you got?183. Discuss contrition in relation to (a) guilt, guilt is a "self" serving emotion, if I feel…See More

May 5, 2012

1 Comment 0 Likes

David Stupples is attending Jnañamati's event

Pureland Service - Amida Atherstone at Ohhso Holistic, Atherstone

July 27, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm

Join us for the first Pureland service to take place in Atherstone. Led by Kusumavarsa, Gankonin (Priest) and Amida Order member. The service will include chanting and sitting meditation plus Dharma discussion. There will be a 'potluck' vegetarian supper and refreshments afterwards.Donations welcome.Contact Kusuma or Jnanamati for more…See More

Apr 27, 2012

0 Comments 1 Like

David Stupples liked Robert McCarthy's blog post Melbourne workshop held by Modgala

Apr 22, 2012

David Stupples liked Susthama's photo

Selena's first car ride

Apr 19, 2012

David Stupples posted a status

"Have just Monday chanted Nembutsu while my son drifted off to sleep after his bed time story."

Apr 16, 2012

0 Comments 1 Like

David Stupples joined Sujatin's group

Monday Nembutsu

On Mondays, chant the nembutsu wherever you are, at whatever time you can, in whatever form you like, alone or with others.....and feel connected to our world-wide Amida sangha.Notes on the Nembutsu Why Chant? by DharmavidyaMany thanks to Rob …See More

Apr 7, 2012

553 Comments 6 Likes

David Stupples shared Jnañamati's event on Facebook

Entering the Light: Introductory retreat day

Mar 12, 2012

David Stupples is attending Jnañamati's event

Entering the Light: Introductory retreat day at Ohhso Holistic, Athersone

April 14, 2012 from 10am to 4pm

The retreat will offer the opportunity for people to think about their own spiritual journey in a relaxed and supportive environment and to learn about Pureland ideas and the Amida way. This will take place through the medium of chanting, meditation, Dharma discussion and group sharing.The retreat will be hosted by Ohhso Holistic in the centre of Atherstone and facilitated by Kusumavarsa Dawn Hart and Jnanamati…See More

Mar 12, 2012

1 Comment 0 Likes

David Stupples liked Dharmavidya's blog post The Real Meaning of Mindfulness

Mar 4, 2012

David Stupples liked Modgala Duguid's blog post London Life

Feb 25, 2012

Profile Information

About Me:: I am 43 years old and newly seperated from my wife, I am also new to Buddhism and very keen to learn so help would be gratefully received, I am learning all the time, I have many questions but very few answers at the moment

Faith Background & Affiliation: Amida Buddhism

Occupation or Primary Activity: control room operator

Involvement in Spirituality/Religion: Amida/ Pureland Buddhism

What is your interest in Amida Trust: As I am new to Buddhism I am very enthusiastic about learning every aspect of Pureland I possibly can

How did you find this web site?: friends

What country are you living in?: England

What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.: Atherstone CV9

Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation: Leicester

Have you visited: The Buddhist House

What can you offer to other members of this network?: A place to stay

What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.: reading/internet/Pyschology/addiction, my hope for the new year is I will find the time and resources to do a Buddhist Psychology and or other centred therapy course.

Website:: http://www.facebook.com/stupples1

Skype/Aim/Msn details: david.stupples1

David Stupples's Photos

Loading…

Comment Wall (4 comments)

You need to be a member of Friends of Amida Order to add comments!

Join Friends of Amida Order

At 23:11 on December 7, 2011, Sujatin said…: So delighted to be present for your ceremony and to see you setting forth, held by Amida's grace. Namo Amida Bu!

At 11:42 on November 22, 2011, Bob Chisholm said…: Great David! Hope to see you at the chanting retreat!

Bob

At 14:05 on May 26, 2011, Susthama said…: It sounds like you've been needed elsewhere. Namo Amida Bu. see you soon hopefully.

At 16:27 on May 24, 2011, Susthama said…: Hi David,

Good to see you here. hope you are well. Glad you were able to take part in part of the pre-conference gathering. Hope to see you soon. Namo Amida Bu

No comments yet!

David Stupples's Blog

Chanting Heart

Posted on December 9, 2011 at 13:49 1 Comment 1 Like

A blissful slumber in my bed, my unconscious mind infused with red,

I drew my hand upon my chest I felt my hearts joyful behest,

its Nebutsu chant that never rests.

Resident in self seeks new accommodation

Posted on December 8, 2011 at 0:30 8 Comments 4 Likes

I never have a great deal of confidence in my ability to write anything structured, although I speak in front of groups of people regularly converting what I convey verbally to the written word seems to meet an obstruction somewhere between my mind and typing finger, I have to smile at myself sometimes, I can read an article for example Modgalas More Than Mindfulness and run off somewhere into a dark corner of my mind screaming "oh no I have a mental health problem",

I have a…

Continue

A wonderful Sunday.

Posted on October 23, 2011 at 21:10 3 Comments 0 Likes

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful Sunday afternoon and a wonderful service, I dropped at home and he asked his mum for her Buddha statue and announced that he is now a Buddhist!, he showed her the Buddhist good bye Jnanamati!.

A little help?

Posted on October 17, 2011 at 20:34 6 Comments 0 Likes

I've been very busy over the last few months and I enjoyed the first Sunday Service I've been able to attend since the summer, I am still finding my feet and relatively new to Buddhism, any guidance would be gratefully received.