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Kaspalita commented on Hein's blog post Ch'an and Pure Land"Hi
Dharmavidya has recently written about this here: http://www.instituteforzentherapy.com/2011/12/zen-pureland-by-david-brazier.html"
Ch'an and Pure Land
The Pure land practice...One of my re-occurring thoughts is always; "Is it possible to integrate Ch'an and Pure land?” My Taiwanese teacher seems not only to think so but actually did so. Some speculate that Shan Tao also advocated such a practice. Robert Sharf (…See More
richard meyers commented on Hein's blog post The Five Elements in a cup of Tea"Ah, the taste of the tea
the gentle breeze and
the Three Jewels.
Thank you Hein,
Namo Amida Bu"
The Five Elements in a cup of Tea
Drinking a cup of tea one breaths the essence of life.In the space outside my office window the early summer temparture is at a pleasant 23 degrees Celsius (and rising). The sun is shining on green leaves that move gently in the breeze. Birds on the ground are chirping.In the space inside my office water boiled. The High Mountain (Gou Shan) tea leaves are ready in the brown Chinese clay teapot. Now rising from my cup is the heat from the tea and I smell the gentle aroma of Taiwanese tea. The…See More
Bombu man
The one I have to "work with" on the way to liberation and enlightenment...a challenging task, but an inevitable one.
Dharmavidya left a comment for Hein"Ah, big welcome. Thanks for joining and for contributing to the engaged Buddhism debate. Namo Omito Fo. Warm wishes - D"
"Hi Dharmavidya
Thanks for this interesting and contemporary topic. The Americans had their elections last year and we (South Africa) had ours on 22 April. The title "Towards a Buddhist Manifesto" is also appropriate as I think a…"
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- About Me:
- In 2004 I realised I should have become a practicing Buddhist a long time ago and in 2005 took my refuge in the Triple Gem @ Nan Hua Bronkhorstspruit. Are (trying to) coping with my anger at society and environment with assistance of the wonderful tools Buddhism gave me.
Otherwise a regular married guy with a enligthened daughter and an indomitable Jack Russel as companion.
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Ch'an and Pure Land
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 10:00 1 Comment 0 Likes
The Pure land practice...One of my re-occurring thoughts is always; "Is it possible to integrate Ch'an and Pure land?” My Taiwanese teacher seems not only to think so but actually did so. Some speculate that Shan Tao also advocated such a practice. Robert Sharf (…
ContinueThe Five Elements in a cup of Tea
Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:00 1 Comment 0 Likes
Drinking a cup of tea one breaths the essence of life.
In the space outside my office window the early summer temparture is at a pleasant 23 degrees Celsius (and rising). The sun is shining on green leaves that move gently in the breeze. Birds on the ground are chirping.
In the space inside my office water boiled. The High Mountain (Gou Shan) tea leaves are ready in the brown Chinese clay teapot. Now rising from my cup is the heat from the tea and I smell the gentle aroma of…
ContinueComment Wall (1 comment)
- At 17:36 on May 4, 2009, Dharmavidya said…
- Ah, big welcome. Thanks for joining and for contributing to the engaged Buddhism debate. Namo Omito Fo. Warm wishes - D
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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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