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Jacqui Hunter commented on Sumaya's event 'INTRODUCTORY RETREAT - Pureland Buddhist Practice'"I would love to attend, it will be my first visit. I am looking forward to it."
Jacqui Hunter is attending Sumaya's event
INTRODUCTORY RETREAT - Pureland Buddhist Practice at The Buddhist House
October 22, 2010 at 7pm to October 24, 2010 at 3:30pm
Learn the basics of Pureland practice and find out what it means to practice. This introductory retreat is open to all. We will introduce some basic concepts found in the Amidist approach to Pureland Buddhism and spend some time practicing together. Amida retreats are friendly, informative, and replenishing. This will be a good time for those interested in taking time out from a busy or stressful life to relax, chant, explore one's faith and spirituality and experience life in a Buddhist…See More
Jacqui Hunter is attending Dharmavidya's event
BODHI RETREAT at The Buddhist House
December 1, 2010 at 10am to December 8, 2010 at 5pm
This, the most important event in the Amida year. Each day there will be Pureland Buddhist practice plus special events as follows:Sunday 4th DecemberCeremonies for- Refuge Ceremonies for people becoming or confirming their Buddhist commitment- Admission Ceremonies for those entering or confirming membership of the Amida-shu.- Aspirance/Postulancy Ceremonies for those intending to enter training toward ordination.Evening session of Other Power Life DanceMonday 5th DecemberDay of Silent…See More
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- About Me:
- I am just starting a new life and a new path.
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Spiritual
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Retired
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- Not any for years
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- Looking to learn
- How did you find this web site?
- search engine
- What country are you living in?
- United Kingdom
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- S44
- 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?
- A place to stay, Travelling companion
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- Cooking, sewing, knitting, weaving, photography, tapestry
- Skype/Aim/Msn details
- hunter1613
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 11:29 on October 17, 2010,
Sahishnu Joy Marston said… - Hello,isn't it difficult to open and accept people you know nothing about as a friend., to let them in but in this way we open the gates of our own prison.
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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
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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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