"Ah - so pleased to hear you're back on the farm. I'm sure the farm loves you with all its heart too ; ) Kaspa sends his love and a hug as well. We've started a little sangha here -…"
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Johan Ostlund left a comment for Fiona Robyn"Hey, good to hear from you. I am doing great, back in California as expected. I love this little zen farm with all my heart, and feel grateful to have finally made it back.
Give my love to Kaspa, and good luck in your new lives!"
Fiona Robyn left a comment for Johan Ostlund"Hello Johan, have been thinking of you - wondering how you're getting on. Just tried to find you on Facebook but couldn't? Hope all is well! Warmest, Fiona"
Johan Ostlund left a comment for Caroline Screen"Hey Caroline,
I made it into the US okay three days ago. Being back here on the farm and in the community is so good. Will be doing administrative work for a change, until Christmas at least, which seems great. All in all feeling at home and at…"
Caroline Screen left a comment for Johan Ostlund"Wow 7 kgs! Hope that the fridge raiding is proving fruitful and you're packing on the kilos! Have a lovely time with your family. Hope the timing isn't feeling too rushed...and you can do your farewells as you'd wish. Doing placement,…"
Johan Ostlund left a comment for Caroline Screen"Hi Caroline,
just made it back to my parents a couple of hours ago, tired and lazy, after a good few days with wonderful friends. Planning on raiding the fridge to regain some of the 7 kilos lost since I last visited here!"
Johan Ostlund posted a blog postNY Times Article: Philosophy and Faith
I just read an article in the New York Times on the interesting topic "philosophy and faith." The author discusses the basis of beliefs and points out how, from a philosophical standpoint, neither the theists' nor atheists' standard arguments regarding God's existence or non-existance prove what they claim to prove. However, this does not have to lead to agnosticism; "everyday life is based on “basic” beliefs for which we have no good arguments. There are, for example, no more basic truths from…See More
Johan Ostlund commented on Fiona Robyn's blog post More on close relationships and practice"Actually, the interviews are with Buddhist practicioners in committed relationships (actually marriages). This word "committed" has a lot stronger sense for me than the word "close," especially in the way the woman quoted is…"
Johan Ostlund commented on Dharmavidya's blog post Celibacy or Relationship: A current issue in the Amida community"Thank you for clarifying this for me Dharmavidya. Looking at it from a perspective of faith helps. Seems like Honen's point about whether a relationship impedes the practice or not applies to this one too. Namo Amida Bu."
Johan Ostlund commented on Dharmavidya's blog post Celibacy or Relationship: A current issue in the Amida community"I salute the AmidaTrust community for supporting many different paths of practice and for acknowledging that, as I see it, the specific forms that one's practice may take is at the end of the day secondary to the intention of bringing the…"
Johan Ostlund added a discussion to the group Amida France
Stung and nourished
It's Monday evening and me, Sumaya, and Zee-Zee have just finished listening to the Sutra study broadcasted from the Buddhist House. On Wednesday we go to St Amand to pick up Massimo at the train station, all very much anticipating his arrival. We've been here for three weeks now, cleaning, caring for the site, but most of all working in the garden. It's coming along nicely: the radishes are well on their way, but also the rocket, peas, spinach, carrots, and beets are popping up right where we…See More
Johan Ostlund commented on Massimo D'Alessandro's blog post In honor of my father … and other ordinaries"Dear Massimo,
you may be small,
and your father may have been a giant,
and yet,
it's obvious how he lives within you.
Thank you for your beautiful story,
and 108 bows to Mario.
Love johan"
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- About Me:
- 32 year old ex-pat Swede trying to find the way directly beneath my feet, continuously failing. As my love for Buddhist teachings and practice grew stronger with years of practice, an increased sense of reverence, devotion and faith have matured. This brought me to enter residential training with AmidaTrust for six months in 2010 in order to further explore these aspects of practice.
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Soto Zen Buddhist
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Eco Zen Gypsy
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- Sangha, devotion, social engagement.
- How did you find this web site?
- Through the Buddhist House Website
- What country are you living in?
- In limbo
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- San Francisco
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- not at the moment
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- The Buddhist House, Amida France
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- I have a background in organic farming/gardening, and am very interested in learning more about how to live sustainably.
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NY Times Article: Philosophy and Faith
Posted on August 4, 2010 at 14:27 0 Comments 0 Likes
I just read an article in the New York Times on the interesting topic "philosophy and faith." The author discusses the basis of beliefs and points out how, from a philosophical standpoint, neither the theists' nor atheists' standard arguments regarding God's existence or non-existance prove what they claim to prove. However, this does not have to lead to agnosticism; "e… Continue
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- At 21:12 on November 14, 2010, Fiona Robyn said…
- Ah - so pleased to hear you're back on the farm. I'm sure the farm loves you with all its heart too ; ) Kaspa sends his love and a hug as well. We've started a little sangha here - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Malvern-Link-United-Kingdom/Malvern-Sangha-Culturally-Engaged-Pureland-Buddhism/114158025312180 so all's good in our world. Take care x
- At 10:18 on November 10, 2010, Fiona Robyn said…
- Hello Johan, have been thinking of you - wondering how you're getting on. Just tried to find you on Facebook but couldn't? Hope all is well! Warmest, Fiona
- At 18:18 on August 26, 2010, Caroline Screen said…
- Wow 7 kgs! Hope that the fridge raiding is proving fruitful and you're packing on the kilos! Have a lovely time with your family. Hope the timing isn't feeling too rushed...and you can do your farewells as you'd wish. Doing placement, job and house hunting here! all good. :o)
- At 9:49 on April 23, 2010, Fiona Robyn said…
- Good to hear it. Have fun in France - I hope to come out with Elise for the eco-therapy course so maybe see you then!
Enjoy, Fiona
- At 19:40 on March 31, 2010,
Gerald Beeck said… - Hi Johan,
Thought to let you know I think of you.
The website we talked about is at: http://www.organicpsychology.com
Hope you enjoy it but you will have to search a lot on the website!
Gerald
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