Buddhist chaplain at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia and pastoral visitor to local hospitals.
Amida Membership
Not a member
Faith Background & Affiliation
Priest of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha
Occupation or Primary Activity
Paid employment in the University Library, University of Newcastle, Australia
Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
Buddhist pastoral work; interfaith work; social and ecological activism.
What is your interest in Amida Trust
Always keen to cultivate my network.
How did you find this web site?
Email alerted me to it
What country are you living in?
Australia
What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
Newcastle
Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
not at the moment
Have you visited
None of these
What can you offer to other members of this network?
Expertise
What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
Have contributed to International Association of Shin Buddhist Studies conferences papers re shinjin's aesthetic dimension, and the spirituality of humour. Have also written re tariki and ecology, and the dharma significance of memory. Shin-related poetry of mine is available online.
Things are cool and productive down here in Geordie land too. Looking forward to catching up with Sudjatin in the coming weeks, see you around here.
Namo Amida Bu
Simon
Hi gregg, thanks for joining the downunder group. Maybe i will get across some time.I would be very interested to read your paper on tariki and ecology, i think it would interest some of our group in london and friends in the network of engaged buddhists. Namo amida bu modgala
Hi Gregg,I've just started a new amida ning group as i have an interest in australasia - my daughter is in New zealand and I realise how isolated ning people are "downunder". It would be very nice if you would join in. you can find the group at: http://amidatrust.ning.com/group/downunder warm wishes modgala
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Things are cool and productive down here in Geordie land too. Looking forward to catching up with Sudjatin in the coming weeks, see you around here.
Namo Amida Bu
Simon
How are things in Newcastle, Down Under? Hope all is well, when i get internet on my new computer i will add a photo so people can see who i am.
Namo Amida Bu
Simon
Namo Amida Bu
Simon