"Hi, I don't know why there are so many different schools of Buddhism - probably because people like to be separate and important in some way. Having practiced for 20 years I have realized, as Dharmavidya points out, that no matter what there is…"
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So many types of Buddhism
Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Myojo Radcliffe May 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
As you will see I am new to this group but not new to Buddhism, I have been skirting it for at least 20 years, never coming close to the heart of its teachings. But the more I read and digest the…Continue
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Dharmavidya replied to Ian Meads's discussion So many types of Buddhism"There is a perfectly orthodox Buddhist answer to this question. There are many presentations of the Dharma because there are many different types of people. Buddha responded appropriately to each person who came before him. As the people were…"
Zhenlian replied to Ian Meads's discussion So many types of Buddhism"A religion in fact opens a vision of a happy life that all of us can attain, or in other words all religions offer some kind of solutions to our miseries. But all of these solutions to end our miseries and all the paths to a happy life look…"
Ian Meads posted a discussionSo many types of Buddhism
As you will see I am new to this group but not new to Buddhism, I have been skirting it for at least 20 years, never coming close to the heart of its teachings. But the more I read and digest the more 'muddy' the waters become. As I get close I find another form of Buddhism which has a slightly different twist. I know that if one asks for a simple explanation it is 'never' simple.So here's the question, asked by an enquiring mind from a soul that has lost his way.'Why are there so many…See More
Fiona Robyn left a comment for Ian Meads"A pleasure. Do join in the discussions and say hello to people - we're a friendly bunch."
Fiona Robyn left a comment for Ian Meads"Hi Ian, welcome to the site! Hope you find lots to interest you here. Fiona"
Ian Meads might attend Dharmavidya's event
MEETING AMIDA - led by DAVID BRAZIER at The Buddhist House
September 18, 2010 at 9:30am to September 19, 2010 at 4pm
A weekend introduction to the life of the Amida community and the work of the Amida Trust: how the community came about, how it works, who is in it and what we do: our spiritual practice, our cultural and social engagement in UK and overseas, our vocation and community life, our development of Buddhist psychology, our inter-faith and inter-nationalist ideals. This event is open to anybody interested in the Amida sangha and will be especially good for people who hope to become more involved as…See More
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- Lost my way and seeking some kind of truth
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Non
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Work for NHS
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- Always been interested but never quite understood WHY
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- Seeking something
- How did you find this web site?
- Article on animal testing in Leicester Mercury
- What country are you living in?
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- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- le1
- 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?
- Travelling companion
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- art, gardening, reading, history, painting. The Sun, the Moon, the Stars and the Earth
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- At 8:14 on July 5, 2010, Fiona Robyn said…
- A pleasure. Do join in the discussions and say hello to people - we're a friendly bunch.
- At 17:08 on July 4, 2010, Fiona Robyn said…
- Hi Ian, welcome to the site! Hope you find lots to interest you here. Fiona
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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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