"At the orphanage I watch the three who will live out their short lives immobile and incontinent. All rescued from parents whose own childhoods had also been a hell of drunken violence - (the dop system in the Cape paid the salaries of generations of…"
Friends of Amida: blogs, discussion groups, and video & audio teachings
-
Kathrine Tobin
- Female
- Somerset West
- South Africa
- Blog Posts
- Discussions
- Events
- Groups (2)
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Kathrine Tobin's Groups
Kathrine Tobin's Page
Latest Activity
Rachel left a comment for Kathrine Tobin"Hi Katherine, thanks for joining the group I started I am hoping to get some interesting comments or at least get people thinking about what they can do to help meet the spiritual needs of those with disabilities.
I hope you are well and that I will…"
Kathrine Tobin commented on Rachel's group Spirituality and learning disability"Good on You Rachel for adding this profound group.
Lots of love
Kath xxx"
Kathrine Tobin joined Rachel's group
Spirituality and learning disability
Spiritual well-being is an essential part of everyday life but reserch had shown that the spiritual needs of individuals with learning disabilites are not always met.
Kathrine Tobin left a comment for Andreas"Hello Andreas
Not a local for much longer - we head to England in March. We will be back though for a few months every year. The joys of retirement!
Love Kathrine"
Kathrine Tobin left a comment for Hussam Al-Nawab"Glad you received the book. I'll send the promised dictionary cd after we return to England in mid-March.
Tobes and I do want to head your way for some hiking, so we'll meet then.
Hope the family separation is healing to all of…"
Kathrine Tobin replied to caroline brazier's discussion FAITH in the group Amidist Poetry"The moment faith is acknowledged
Doubt, its doppelganger, appears"
Hussam Al-Nawab left a comment for Kathrine Tobin"HAPPY NEW YEAR KATHRINE & Thank you for sending me the Steven Johnson book, that was very kind and it has certainly opened my mind up!
Apologies that I have only just got back to you - I was kind of out of circulation for the latter part of…"
Aramati left a comment for Kathrine Tobin"Thank you for your lovely warm friendly Christmas message. I look forward to your next visit to the Buddhist House.
Love from
Zee-Zee"
Rachel left a comment for Kathrine Tobin"Hi Katherine, hope you have had a nice Christmas and I wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous new year.
Now that the wall is fractured the idea is to keep chipping away and letting the light in not trying to rebuild it. A difficult task I know I…"
Elise left a comment for Kathrine Tobin"Dear Kath, I hope you're well; I'm missing your perceptive comments on the DL. Wishing you peace and love, and a happy Christmas. xx"
Kathrine Tobin left a comment for Ray Brown"Happy Christmas to you dear Ray.
I remember our conversation with gratitude.
Love
Kathrine"
Kathrine Tobin left a comment for Aramati"Hello Zee-Zee
I'm remember you with such affection. Trust all is well with you, and, Happy Christmas!
Love Kathrine"
Kathrine Tobin left a comment for Tim"Hello Tim
Just remembering how much I enjoy your presence and trust you are thriving... and, happy Christmas!
Love Kathrine"
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Lived in isolated parts of the world for most of my life (Africa, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea - as daughter or wife). Now learning how to live in this world - greatly assisted by four grandchildren.
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- None - but inexplicably drawn
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Family
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- Primarily interest, so think about it all a lot. Have used Patanjali's Yoga and Buddhist precepts as a survival guide for decades.
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- The emphasis on social engagement, the Brazier books, the Distance Learning Course and the Psychology Course blocks
- How did you find this web site?
- Recommendation from others on the site
- What country are you living in?
- South Africa and England
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- CR3
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- not at the moment
- Have you visited
- The Buddhist House
- 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.
- The usual everything - nature - including people, politics, science, arts etc
- Skype/Aim/Msn details
- kathandtobes
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 8:38 on February 21, 2010, Rachel said…
- Hi Katherine, thanks for joining the group I started I am hoping to get some interesting comments or at least get people thinking about what they can do to help meet the spiritual needs of those with disabilities.
I hope you are well and that I will see you soon
Namo Amida Bu Rachel
- At 23:06 on January 7, 2010, Hussam Al-Nawab said…
- HAPPY NEW YEAR KATHRINE & Thank you for sending me the Steven Johnson book, that was very kind and it has certainly opened my mind up!
Apologies that I have only just got back to you - I was kind of out of circulation for the latter part of 2009, but I'm hopefully getting back into the flow now.
How are things with you Kathrine? It'd be lovely to hear from you,
Love and Friendship,
Hussam
- At 22:01 on January 4, 2010, Aramati said…
- Thank you for your lovely warm friendly Christmas message. I look forward to your next visit to the Buddhist House.
Love from
Zee-Zee
- At 19:25 on December 27, 2009, Rachel said…
- Hi Katherine, hope you have had a nice Christmas and I wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous new year.
Now that the wall is fractured the idea is to keep chipping away and letting the light in not trying to rebuild it. A difficult task I know I have done it, or at least started it.
Hope to see you soon, I will be at the next block but will not be staying I have to go home as the carer who has the girls is having an operation in March and therfore is unavailable.
Namo Amida Bu xx
- At 16:20 on December 24, 2009, Elise said…
- Dear Kath, I hope you're well; I'm missing your perceptive comments on the DL. Wishing you peace and love, and a happy Christmas. xx
- At 7:49 on November 4, 2009, Rachel said…
- Hi Kathrine
hope you are well and working hard on the distance learning module. i have been busy because my niece came to visit with her 3 young children, which was good fun but tiring.
Hope to see you at the next block week,
Namo Amida Bu
Events
Amida Events
Top Content
Forum
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
Photos
Who's On This Ning?
Badge
© 2012 Created by Kaspalita.
