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Jon replied to Dharmavidya's discussion How Does a Sangha Not Become a Cult? in the group Critical BuddhismJon joined Dharmavidya's group
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This is a group for discussing the ideas and questions raised by the Critical Buddhist movement.
Jon replied to Dharmavidya's discussion Right Relationship in the group Engaged Buddhism"I would agree with Richard - 'openness'. Openness to share, to listen, to experience in a non judgemental way. A deep down loving encouragement and support. Equality. Metta."
Dharmavidya left a comment for Jon"Welcome. Hope you have a good experience here. Do join in with some of the group discussions. You'll soon make friends if you want to here. Namo Buddhaya. Warm wishes - D"
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- About Me:
- Came to buddhism about 15yrs ago. Much as I dislike labelling my affiliation is closest to the theravaden school and I occasionally visit Chithurst monastery in West Sussex.
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Theravada
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- General
- How did you find this web site?
- email from David
- What country are you living in?
- UK
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- PO11
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- not at the moment
- Have you visited
- None of these
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- At 17:34 on May 4, 2009, Dharmavidya said…
- Welcome. Hope you have a good experience here. Do join in with some of the group discussions. You'll soon make friends if you want to here. Namo Buddhaya. Warm wishes - D
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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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