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Greg Cundiff
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- Baltimore, MD
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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 NembutsuWhy Chant? by DharmavidyaMany thanks to Rob …See More
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The on-line version of the Amida Newsletters that are sent out by email. This group is for comments about the newsletters and requests for additional information.Photograph: Declan Jewell, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 LicenseSee More
"Group leaders or facilitators tend to be the ones people reach out to with questions. While I'd like to take the Vow 22 training, I'm already in the middle of a graduate program and one at a time is enough. Is there a recommended…"
"Hi, I'm Greg. I live in Baltimore, MD with Lane, my partner, and a house cat called Boudicca. I've considered myself a Buddhist for about 10 years. In 2010 I took refuge vows with Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Last summer I did a month long work…"
Setting up and running local Amida groups
For anyone who's considering setting up a local Amida group in their area, and for people currently running local groups. A place to share expertise and resources, and for us to support each other.See More
Fiona Robyn replied to Greg Cundiff's discussion Organizing Local Sangha in the group AMIDA USA"Greg - I've just set up a group for talking about local groups as I couldn't see one already. Here it is: http://amidatrust.ning.com/group/setting-up-and-running-local-amida-groups?xg_source=activity Do join!"
Fiona Robyn replied to Greg Cundiff's discussion Organizing Local Sangha in the group AMIDA USA"Hello Greg, Steve. This is a very important topic I think - I spoke to two other people recently about the lack of Pureland groups in their area and thinking about starting their own (and how difficult this is when you are still relatively new to…"
"Aloha Steve,
I've delayed in responding because I'm not sure exactly what to ask. One of my initial concerns is, what do I need to know?
Gassho,
Greg"
Steve Berkoff replied to Greg Cundiff's discussion Organizing Local Sangha in the group AMIDA USA"Aloha Greg,
I'm with the Hawaii sangha here on the Big Island. Please let me know how we can help you to get organized.
Steve Berkoff
Namu Amida Bu
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Profile Information
- About Me:
- I'm a simple city guy. I enjoy living downtown where I am close to the arts and culture. My artistic practice is digital photography. Socially my interests include slow foods and community health. I'm returning to school to pursue graduate work in New Media Journalism.
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Background is Anglican, however I practice Mahayana Buddhism
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- New Media Journalism
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- Meditation and mindfulness. Facilitate mindfulness group at local Veterans Hospital.
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- I am interested in establishing Pure Land practice.
- How did you find this web site?
- Web research
- What country are you living in?
- United States: Maryland
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- Would like a group in my area, not at the moment
- Have you visited
- None of these
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- Photography
- Website:
- http://sustainworx.com
- Skype/Aim/Msn details
- inkpeninmd (Skype)
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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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