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I like the senses in describing the tea, and the "hangs out its stars" and the calm of it all. Though if I were writing it I wouldn't leave that blank line break before the last line.
Regarding my last post: I was asking about the Pali suttas and the use of paradox. The Mahayana Sutras are, of course, full of it.
I think this argument, as well as the one in favor of a time vs. space perspective of dependent origination, is sound. But could it also be that the paradoxical nature of a both/and, rather than an either/or, apprehension of these concepts could als…
This is a group for discussing the ideas and questions raised by the Critical Buddhist movement.
Dharmavidya:
Yes, thank you, that does make sense. I suppose my "stay independent" stance comes from the dreary Coke vs. Pepsi nature of American politics.
It's true that we have to make commitments and work collectively with others for change. Na…
One thing that I find antithetical to Buddhist thought is the notion of hard and fast political allegiances. It seems to me that when a Buddhist becomes a party member (no matter how "enlightened" the politics are), right view has just gone out the…
Let's talk about Engaged Buddhism
Tea Poem II
- Temple of Heaven
Unhurried, but with purpose,
I draw water for a pot
Of gunpowder green.
The best water for these
Small but forgiving pellets
Is “crab-eye”: troubled,
Bubbles just under way,
But not ferociously boiled.
From rinsed le…
Profile Information
- About Me:
- I'm American, married to a Norwegian, living in Norway, and the father of two girls and a boy. I was raised Catholic, and was heavily involved with Soto Zen for about 5 years before hearing the call of Amida. Became a member of Jodo Shinshu last year. I write poetry. My day job is package delivery.
- Amida Membership
- Would like to be a member
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Roman Catholic; Jodo Shinshu
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Parcel delivery / Poetry
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- See above.
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- Western form of Amidism.
- How did you find this web site?
- Word of mouth
- What country are you living in?
- Norway
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Tønsberg
- 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
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- Poetry. Strong coffees, green and oolong teas. Religion and spirituality. Books & films. Music, especially delta blues and old gospel--anything with "soul."
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Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 6:42pm on February 1, 2009,
Wendy Haylett said… - Hello Jason,
I love the photos of your children! I enjoy reading and writing poetry too - and experiencing anything "with soul."
It's a pleasure to meet you!
Wendy (Shinyo)
- At 10:57am on January 6, 2009,
Susthama said… - :) that's a good one. . . . this bombu likes to go around the cold hells, to the hungry ghost realms, to the asuras, and animal realms - round and round I go but with Amida to keep me warm, fed, sane, and tempered.
- At 12:23pm on January 5, 2009,
Susthama said…
- Hi Jason,
Thanks, am glad that the sound is working now. It must be awfully cold where you are now. Have you got lots of snow?
- At 10:26pm on January 3, 2009,
Sujatin said… - What a cute baby!
- At 11:54pm on December 9, 2008,
Susthama said…
- Schempe bra - jeg bodde i Oslo men det er lengen siden og jeg ha glemt alt.
Don't know if that makes any sense at all - it seems so foreign to me now. I lived there from 97 - beginning of 99 and didn't really learn very much since most of my friends spoke English.
- At 10:31pm on December 8, 2008,
Susthama said…
- Hallo,
Hvordan gor det? I used to live in Norway and so know one or two phrases but that's about the extent of my Norwegian now.
Anyways, hope to meet you one day - it sounds like you had a good meeting in Dharmavidya and Prasada in Germany.
- At 9:32pm on September 25, 2008,
Dharmavidya said… - That's great. I have excellent memories of our time together in Germany. Hope the pick up in your work is benefiting you and not too tiresome. Warm wishes - D.
- At 6:51pm on September 12, 2008,
caroline brazier said…
What did Thomas say? Happy memories...
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