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Fiona Robyn
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Monday Nembutsu
Fiona Robyn commented on Robert McCarthy's blog post a little chantingFiona Robyn commented on Jnañamati's event 'Entering the Light: Introductory retreat day'Fiona Robyn commented on Sahishnu Joy Marston's blog post TeachingFiona Robyn commented on Adrian Philip Debney (Kalyanaka)'s blog post Anyone for a bun and a nice cup of tea?Profile Information
- About Me:
- I am a lay Order member of the Amida Trust and an aspirant. I'm married to Kaspa and we live with our three cats, Fatty Tsuki and Roshi, in Malvern, Worcestershire. We started a local Amida sangha last year. I own the 'mindful writing' company Writing Our Way Home with Kaspa, and also work as a therapist in private practise and a writer. You can find us at www.malvernsangha.co.uk and http://www.writingourwayhome.com.
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Pureland Buddhist
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Psychotherapist, writer
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- Aspirant and Lay Order Member of the Amida Order
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- I started on the Amida Psychotherapy course in 2009 and things proceeded from there!
- How did you find this web site?
- Google.
- What country are you living in?
- UK
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- WR14
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- Malvern
- Have you visited
- The Buddhist House, Amida London, Amida France
- 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.
- Walking on the hills, reading, baking, blogging, creativity...
- Website:
- http://www.writingourwayhome.com
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An interview with Terrance Keenan, Zen monk & author of 'St Nadia in Winter'
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:32 3 Comments 1 Like
(this is copied from Kaspa & my blog at www.writingourwayhome.com - hope you like it!)
Sometimes you come across an author who speaks to you as if they knew you.…
Continue Ten days continuous nembutsu chanting: what's the point?
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 11:24 15 Comments 6 Likes
So - ten days continuous chanting. Why?
I completely failed to explain the reasons behind this event to my mum. And so I may fail here as well. But it feels important to try.
Yesterday, Kaspa & I joined everyone…
Continue A public thank you
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 10:52 8 Comments 2 Likes
I wanted to say a huge thank you to Modgala, who supported me through a three day chanting retreat in the hut in Sukhavati. Three days in theory, although it felt more like three months at times ; ) Her spiritual guidance, structured presence and beautiful food (and hot water bottles!) made my journey possible. Namo-amida-bu-namo-amida-bu-namo-amida-bu.
And I also wanted to thank Jnanamati, Sumaya and Aramati for holding the practice schedule at TBH and welcoming me to the Sunday…
Continue Me & Kaspa talking about the sesshin in France...
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:56 4 Comments 0 Likes
Comment Wall (47 comments)
- At 11:39 on February 22, 2012,
Mish said… Thank you, and Namo Amida Bu
- At 21:38 on January 23, 2012,
Sandra said… Hello Fiona and thank you :) Being here is a big blessing.
- At 23:40 on January 3, 2012,
Kim Theresa Holland - Cruz said… Thanks Fiona, it is nice to be here! :-)
- At 13:38 on December 12, 2011,
Mat Osmond said… Hi Fiona,
Thanks - and congratulations on your recent admission to the Order, I trust the experience was a good one!
1.30pm Thursday is indeed still good, though I should perhaps say in advance that I've only managed to continue with audio lectures/discussions around CAS, working every spare hour to a (potential) publication deadline in late December, and on a talk to give next Monday here.
But as always, much to ponder in these talks, and if you're good to speak still - rather than waiting until Jan when I may have more to show - I'll be here. I will catch up on your Vow 22 entries before hand if we go for it.
Speak soon,
all the best
Mat
- At 12:59 on December 6, 2011,
Greta Weaver said… Great to meet you too Fiona! Thanks for your support xxx
- At 15:28 on December 3, 2011,
Robin Roy said… Hi Fiona Robyn 03.12.2011. 1530 hrs
I would like to concact Amida member or Buddhist in Delhi and Calcutta. Have you any adress and can give me.
actually I have followed Buddhist path for over (self search ) for over 7 years. I haven't met or exchanged views with any Amida members. It will be nice if that is possible. Have a peaceful day. Robin Roy
- At 16:27 on November 19, 2011, Robin Roy said…
Hi Fiona
I'm a new member and read some comments about you. You say you are a Pure Land Buddhist what do you mean? Another thing I noticed that some of the names sounds like Indian, are they Indian or adopting a new name for the club. You must be very busy so I won't take too much of your time. Please reply if you can e-mail me: robroy1933@gamil.com
Om santi. Robin Roy. I live in Herefordshire
- At 19:43 on November 7, 2011,
Kay Mitchell said… yes Jnana and Kaspa looked a bit brother like (in the sibling sense) back then I think :)
Perhaps we will meet sometime.....................? Kay
- At 16:46 on November 6, 2011, Kay Mitchell said…
Hi Fiona,
Thanks for your message.
yes I still find myself using Jnana and Simon interchagably, though I try!
I met Kaspa at TBH quite some time ago and send best wishes to you both.
- At 7:34 on September 7, 2011,
Amanda Mason said… - im working alot of evenings this week perhaps next week
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Birmingham Amida Group - meeting yesterday.
Started by Richard Ollier in Amida Trust & Amida-shu Development. Last reply by Katrien Sercu May 9. 3 Replies 3 Likes
Our small but lovely Birmingham group met at Adrian's house on Saturday afternoon. As always with this group, to meet like this reminded us all what a wonderful thing it is to be able to practise…Continue
enlightened or bombu?
Started by Thomas Myojo Radcliffe in Buddhist Teaching. Last reply by Robert McCarthy May 7. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Zen is clear that we are essentially enlightened beings. Pureland insists that we are hopelessly deluded. Both seem to me to be true. On the one hand the mind with all it's contradictions,…Continue
Other-power or Zazen?
Started by Dr Di in Amida Trust & Amida-shu Development. Last reply by Thomas Myojo Radcliffe May 5. 19 Replies 0 Likes
I see Amida Trust bringing the 2 together, or are they mutually exclusive? ie the here and now focus on breath of Zazen implies continuity and oneness, whereas the 'other- power' of Amida can be seen…Continue
The prison of the question of "liking or not liking"
Started by Katrien Sercu in Amida Trust & Amida-shu Development. Last reply by Robert McCarthy Apr 30. 9 Replies 0 Likes
It is surprising how a question, which was a step forwards earlier in life becomes an ennoying limitation that, in good moments, can evoke a smile in me as it is really a funny and stupid question.…Continue
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