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The Five Precepts of Buddhist Thought
This graphic novel is the first in a series of mangas designed to explore Buddhist thought. It is written to be simple and modern allowing the reader to make quick connections between Buddhist ideas and their relevance to the reader's own daily life. It is intended for both those completely new to Buddhism and for those already familiar it.www.buddhistmanga.comSee More
SUMMER TEACHINGS: Love is the Life You Already Have at Amida France
July 12, 2010 to July 16, 2010
As Amidists we base our lives on faith in love. We take refuge in the fact that there have been, are, and will be Buddhas - beings who really love and are completely genuine. We ourselves sometimes find ourselves in accord with love and sometimes not. What is the life one already has? What is love? In what can we take refuge? It is easy to denigrate or to idealize, but what is real? As we proceed on the spiritual path love seems ever more present and ever more impossible. Our own incapacity…See More
"Welcome to America! Oh Boston! Only two hours south of us here in Portland, Maine. Where will you be travelling first? There are a lot of jokes circulating about asking ANYONE- even traffic cops (which I guess makes it funnier) for directions in…"
"First allow me to express my
deepest sympathies for the passing
of your son. As a mother myself I
imagine this must be one of life's
greatest losses.
I wanted to share with you my
thoughts on non-attachment as you
mention it in relation…"
Mentoring on the Spiritual Path
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?
The Waterfall
Yesterday I took my daughter Rhiannon down to the Presumpscot Water Preserve which is only a minute or two from the house...We often like to walk through there and take picnics by the waterfall.As we sat there having our lunch I was very moved by the illusion of the waterfall. As if it were a "thing". Of course all "things" are illusions and constantly changing... transforming from moment to moment. But the waterfall is able to illustrate that lesson so much more clearly than other "things"-…See More
Love and Its Disappointment
A place to discuss the themes arising from the book 'Love and Its Disappointment: The meaning of life, therapy and art'
"Yeah I have some vague memory of quantum theory weighing on on this too. And yes the Dalai Lama was saying that that every cause neccessarily has an effect. (I think the second part- that every effect has a cause is self evident.) What you say about…"
Amida-shu & the Future of Buddhism
An opportunity to contribute to debate about the shape of things to come.
"Great. Hope you make it! Your life sounds very complicated, bt rewarding I hope. What are you doing that keeps you in the US?"
"To me the term "present moment" is neccessarily a relative concept. It is indefinable because it is contuisously divisible to such a point in time (and beyond!) where it is no longer useful to discuss. It is relative because one person may…"
Critical Buddhism
This is a group for discussing the ideas and questions raised by the Critical Buddhist movement.
Profile Information
- About Me:
- I lived in England for about 8 years before returning to the States where I now reside in Maine. I have two daughters: Lindsey (14) and Rhiannon (9).
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Buddhist (Tibetan/ Zen)
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- In the past I spent a couple of years studying Buddhist Psychology with David and Caroline at the Buddhist house. Since then I completed my Masters degree in Buddhist Studies. I am now involved with a Zen sangha in Conway, N.H. in the U.S. and through them I have been on a few silent rretreats. I am very interested in making Buddhism accessible and understandable to children and families. In the past I have developed a game for families based on Buddhist concepts. And I am currently working on creating graphic novels or comic books using manga characters to teach Buddhism to children.
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- I respect and support the work, practice and friendship that has developed from those involved in the Amida Trust.
- How did you find this web site?
- Through Caroline
- What country are you living in?
- U.S.A. (short stays in UK- every couple of months)
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Portland
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- not at the moment
- Have you visited
- The Buddhist House, Amida London, Amida France
- What can you offer to other members of this network?
- A place to stay, Guide, Expertise
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- I enjoy writing poetry, music (piano and computer software), 3D modelling (computer), reading, hiking, swimming.
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The Waterfall
Posted on September 14, 2009 at 11:51 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday I took my daughter Rhiannon down to the Presumpscot Water Preserve which is only a minute or two from the house...We often like to walk through there and take picnics by the waterfall.
As we sat there having our lunch I was very moved by the illusion of the waterfall. As if it were a "thing". Of course all "things" are illusions and constantly changing... transforming from moment to moment. But the waterfall is able to illustrate that lesson so much more clearly than other… Continue
As we sat there having our lunch I was very moved by the illusion of the waterfall. As if it were a "thing". Of course all "things" are illusions and constantly changing... transforming from moment to moment. But the waterfall is able to illustrate that lesson so much more clearly than other… Continue
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 9:49 on January 18, 2012,
Sally Fisher said… Hi Heather, it's great to hear from you. I love living on my narrowboat, although it has it's down side in the winter when it gets frosty and everything outside is slippery. I consider myself very blessed to have such a lovely way of life.
Sally
- At 17:53 on July 14, 2009,
Jose Tavares said…
- thanks much ... my english is poor but I am now a bit more rich with your kind add of me as your friend ... may one single smile be always inside your heart ...
- At 8:43 on May 21, 2009,
caroline brazier said…
- Great. Hope you make it! Your life sounds very complicated, bt rewarding I hope. What are you doing that keeps you in the US?
- At 10:43 on May 15, 2009,
Dharmavidya said… - Great to see you show up here. Wonderful. Do have a good look around - there is a lot of good stuff on this site. And join groups.
http://amidatrust.ning.com/group/buddhamums
http://amidatrust.ning.com/group/amidakids
http://amidatrust.ning.com/group/poetry
and many others.
Warm wishes and big welcome - David
- At 13:38 on May 14, 2009,
- Welcome! How are things with you? I see you have moved back to the US. Perhaps we'll see you when we are visiting in future
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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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