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Love and Its Disappoin...
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addiction recovery
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Amida in Africa
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Dear all,
I came across an organic psychology e-course and wonder if anyone of you heard about this and/or maybe is interest to know more this.
The site is http://www.ecopsych.com.
I think it is a very interesting site. I will start reading some b...
A place to discuss the themes arising from the book 'Love and Its Disappointment: The meaning of life, therapy and art'
This group is for discussing and developing ideas about mentoring, especially in the context of Amida-shu. What does/should it consist of? What is useful? What are we learning about it?
Living With Transience at The Buddhist House
March 20, 2010 to March 28, 2010
Buddhist Psychology Course Block
March is a time when winter changes into spring. The first signs of new life start to emerge in the countryside, and people look forward to warmer days. Since earliest times, people have been sensitive to the chang...
Buddhist Psychology Summer School at Amida France
August 3, 2009 at 10am to August 7, 2009 at 4pm
An opportunity to join with staff and students from the Amida Psychotherapy Training Programme for five days of workshops, lectures and experiential sessions in the French countryside. This event will provide an excellent introduction for those in...
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Hi, I am Gerald and live nearby Maastricht, The Netherlands. Married with Margreeth and we have 3 little childeren. Started two years ago as a small business counsellor in own practice. Last year I started to study Budhhist Psychology at Amida Trust and like it a lot. On a retreat in Belgium also last year I met Dharmavidya and Modgala and from then on my interest in Pureland, Amida was established.
Born in Surinam and lived in Curacao and the Netherlands. Margreeth and I like to travel. Or that is what we did extensively, before we had our kids. In 1997 we "emigrated" to Curacao but decided after 2 years that it was not for us anymore (we met each other at high school in Cur.) So what's more to write: have a b.eng in applied physics and next year a M.sc in economics.
- Amida Membership
- Shu Member
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Buddhism, roman catholic
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- self employed business counsellor
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- Just starting to explore more, in depth, buddhism and especially Pureland. The last 7 years I praticed Soto Zen at Prajna Sangha in Maastricht.
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- To learn, to share, to spread the word.
- How did you find this web site?
- via Kaspalita
- What country are you living in?
- The Netherlands
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Valkenburg / Maastricht
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- Would like a group in my area
- Have you visited
- The Buddhist House
- What can you offer to other members of this network?
- A place to stay, Guide
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- Economics, Arts (photo), hiking, cooking and since the summer of 2009 also ecopsychology/ecotherapy
- Website:
- http://amidacounselling.nl
Comment Wall (25 comments)
- At 11:12am on August 28, 2009,
Katrien Sercu said…
- Dag Gerald, ik kwam bij jou eens polsen over de boeddhistische psychologieschool!? De intensiteit, de graad van 'moeilijk engels', jouw beleving in dit alles?
En hoe gaat het met jou? En als Amida-Shu-lid?
Als het beter is om direct in de buddhist house te informeren, dan ze je het me hé...maar ik wil toch eerst eens horen hoe het voor jou was en de haalbaarheid in je dagelijks leven met die opleiding erbij. Lieve groeten en tot...
- At 8:56am on May 26, 2009,
Hussam Al-Nawab said… - Hi Gerald - Nice to hear from you. Things are quite hard at the moment, lack of money being a big contributing factor as I know you will appreciate. Also relationship difficulties (as ever), just trying to work with it all as best I can.
At the moment trying to scrape the resources together to get our family to Amida France in August. Are you going to be there with your family? It'd be great if you will be.
Keep On Chanting,
Love Hussam
- At 4:51pm on May 25, 2009,
Helen Barnicoat Hinde said… - Dear Gerald
Thanks for the message. Dad has very courageously accepted that the tumour is not going to go away now, and every week is a added extra. He continues to go down to his small organic farm but he has handed over the running of it to someone else. He is sorting out his personal things, a bit as if he is going on holiday! writing lists of things to do and arrangements to make, but also rather brave I think to do that himself instead of denying that his body is not going to get better now. I think I will probably be back to the UK in a month, this time with the children and we will stay to see things through. We definately plan to be in France. It would be lovely to see you and meet your family.
Is all well with you ? Work going well?
Love and Namo Amida Bu Helen
- At 7:19am on May 11, 2009,
Helen Barnicoat Hinde said…
- Dear Gerald
Thanks for your message whilst on the course. It was as you can imagine and another powerful experience! Everyone sends their love to you too, we missed you. The chidlren are well looked after by James whilst I am away and were quite relaxed I think about me going away. HOwever, my Dad is quite ill now so I will stay on another week again which was unexpected.
Are you still planning to come to France? We definately are. I do hope you can also make it.
Otherwise how are you? Hope to hear from News from you.
Love and light, Namo Amida Bu , Helen
- At 12:15pm on May 4, 2009,
Gregg Krech said… - Thanks, Gerald,
Good luck with your efforts. Research and experience in Japan shows that Naikan can be an incredibly helpful tool for those who are struggling with their karma in prison.
Keep me posted,
Gregg
- At 11:52am on April 16, 2009,
dean haywood said… - hi mate,i think getting older is great not only do you get wrinkles you get wiser too,Namo Amida Bu.
- At 9:57am on April 15, 2009,
Helen Barnicoat Hinde said…
- Dear Gerald
So nice to get your message. I hope this finds all well with you?
I have been quite ill with pneumonia since returning home and now that I am feeling well again I realise there are only two weeks until I leave for the UK so I am busy trying to get home and kids organised for departure AGAIN! The kids are still on holiday from school and James is also off on holiday to spend time with us all before the new term starts and I am away.
We are definately planning to be in France for the Dharma family week, any chance you may come too?
Love and Light Namo Amida Bu Helen
- At 4:51pm on March 3, 2009,
Helen Barnicoat Hinde said…
- HI Gerald
yes it was lovely to meet you too, I am here in England till Saturday, then Amsterdam till Tuesday lunchtime when I come back to the Uk. Then I leave for Malawi on Friday 13th arriving home Sat lunch time...
Keep in touch,Namo Amida Bu, Love Helen
- At 4:20pm on March 3, 2009,
Hussam Al-Nawab said…
- Salaam Gerald - Yes I've finally joined up to The Friends Of Amida site. I'm really valuing the opportunity to stay in touch with the light I found or rather that found me,on the recent course blocks at The Buddhist House. The sangha body is definately a most precious jewel of love and healing and faith.Thanks for all of your love and support and wisdom too. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you at anytime.
Love and Understanding,
Hussam
- At 2:22pm on January 15, 2009,
Annetta de Quaasteniet said… - Hoi Gerald,
Can you tell me more about the block, you write me about it.
warme groet,
Annetta
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