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- About Me:
- I am a retired solicitor and currently a Lib dem District Councillor. I am divorced and have no children
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Buddhist and Quaker
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- T'ai Chi teacher and Homoeopath
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- I am a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and have practised Zen meditation for many years and have also been much influenced by the Advaita teachings of Ramesh Balsekar. I also have a long-standing interest in Taoism. I have started to say the nembutsu...
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- To deepen my understanding and practise of Pure Land Buddhism
- How did you find this web site?
- What country are you living in?
- England
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- LA10
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- not at the moment
- Have you visited
- The Buddhist House
- What can you offer to other members of this network?
- Expertise
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- Fellwalking, martial arts, local politics, poetry (particularly Chinese and Japanese), travelling
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:15 on October 18, 2010, richard meyers said…
- Hi Ian,
I'm very happy to be your friend. Thanks for asking me. I look forward to exchanging ideas.
All best for now,
Rich
- At 19:38 on October 17, 2010, richard meyers said…
- Hi Ian,
Once again welcome - I get a bit confused myself at times!
All best,
Richard
- At 20:14 on October 16, 2010, richard meyers said…
- Hello Ian,
Welcome!
Good to meet you here.
Best wishes,
Richard
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Started by Richard Ollier in Amida Trust & Amida-shu Development. Last reply by Katrien Sercu May 9. 3 Replies 3 Likes
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