"Dear friendI am from sri lanka- I am the secretary of a Buddhist association here in theVillage called Tangalla – We have formed this organization in a great temple here. A lot of foreigners come here annually and get the knowledge of this…"
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Bob Chisholm commented on Kevin Nelson's blog post Choeizan Enkyoji Temple"Hi Kevin,
Best of luck on the new center, but just remember nothing is permanant and you can always come back and tell us how things are progressing, can't you? I've enjoyed your blogs and hope when things settle you can return.
Namo Amida…"
Kevin Nelson commented on Kevin Nelson's blog post Random Acts of Dharma.....to be continued.."noted...i said to be continued : D thanks Pam"
Pamela commented on Kevin Nelson's blog post Random Acts of Dharma.....to be continued.."One more- Be Happy!"
richard meyers commented on Kevin Nelson's blog post Choeizan Enkyoji Temple"Hi Kevin,
Great to meet you here however brief an exchange. Thanks for you thought provoking input. I can empathise I think with what you say about wanting to do something tangible.
I wish you well.
Namo Amida Butsu"
Robert McCarthy commented on Kevin Nelson's blog post Choeizan Enkyoji Temple"Hi Kevin, very best wishes for your work in the temple. It can be difficult to know just where to put our energies and to see even how those energies are working in the world. So much beauty in the natural environment there."
Kevin Nelson posted a blog postChoeizan Enkyoji Temple
My Sensei of many years has returned to the Seattle area and has opened a Temple in the International District. After much heart felt discussion with him, I've decided to help him with his Project rather than spread my energies in various directions that will ultimately lead to nothing tangible. I thank everyone for the thoughtful ,open and enlightening conversations but I feel I must focus whole heartedly on the task before me and try to bring some measure of Dharma to my community. He's…See More
Kevin Nelson left a comment for bappi"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nembutsu-Fellowship/155870811131702?v=wall Please visit our on line community we would enjoy your company and please post your links or comments"
Paul left a comment for Kevin Nelson"Aloha Kevin,
It looks like you are doing great work. I enjoyed your blog and have linked to your FB page.
Namo Amida Bu!"
Kevin Nelson left a comment for Seiyo"Thank you please post your links and comments my goal is to make it a Nondenominational Pure Land community bulletin board where so Pure Landers can make connections and build projects and share input from the global community. Gassho"
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- About Me:
- I've been a practicing Buddhist for over 30 yrs. I spent 7 yrs as a monk in another sect (rather not say which) but saw that dogma, doctrine and ritual were seen as more important than cultivating peoples inner nature...at that point it becomes a dog and pony show. I'm looking for a grassroots Buddhist movement that can take root in the West and grow. I started my Dharma search at 16 and was even thrown out of my home and disowned for practicing Buddhism but I still endeavor to understand this wonderful way of life...I hope to meet you all on the journey..
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Buddhist
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Sales
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- I've been a Buddhist for 30 yrs and have studied Chogye Zen, Rinzai Zen, and Nichiren Shu Buddhism..as well as other sects.
I operated a preaching program in New Hampshire and assisted with activities at University of Florida, M.I.T. in Boston,
U Cal at Northridge and UCLA. I also attempted to start a Miltary Buddhist Sangha while serving in the Navy but I ran into interdenominational conflicts....SGI and The BCA have several programs in the military. By U.S. law the military can not deny service members their right to attend the religious service of their choosing.
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- I like the work and grass roots that they are doing I think you are doing important work and I would like to see those efforts to spread to North America. I have many years experience as a former monk specifically in Food Relief and University Preaching Programs. I would also like to network with other like minded people.
- How did you find this web site?
- ByThe Buddha's good grace
- What country are you living in?
- The U.S.
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- 98311
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- Would like a group in my area, not at the moment
- Have you visited
- None of these
- What can you offer to other members of this network?
- Expertise
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- music, philosophy,Buddhism, history, my family,interacting with people of a similar mindset.
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Choeizan Enkyoji Temple
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 19:31 5 Comments 0 Likes
My Sensei of many years has returned to the Seattle area and has opened a Temple in the International District. After much heart felt discussion with him, I've decided to help him with his Project rather than spread my energies in various directions that will ultimately lead to nothing tangible. I thank everyone for the thoughtful ,open and enlightening conversations but I feel I must focus whole heartedly on the task before me and try to bring some measure of Dharma to my community. He's… Continue
Random Acts of Dharma.....to be continued..
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 17:00 2 Comments 0 Likes
1. Send or buy someone a Buddhist book.
2. Make a contribution to a Buddhist organization.
3. Start a Buddhist Blog or website.
4. Support a Buddhist organization or mission.
5. Teach a meditation or Dharma class.
6. Share your favourite Dharma story with someone.
7. Send a Buddhist link to a friend or stranger.
8. Write an article on a Buddhist issue.
9. Create a Buddhist inspired work of art.
10. Teach…
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 11:50 on August 14, 2011,
jayanthalal jayasuriya said… - Dear friend
I am from sri lanka- I am the secretary of a Buddhist association here in the
Village called Tangalla – We have formed this organization in a great temple here. A lot of foreigners come here annually and get the knowledge of this
Grate doctrine. Especially meditation. We have a lot of friends around the world.
We share our experiences and help them to solve their questions. People who like to come here are always welcome. We supply all facilities during your stay here including meal (vegetarian) and lodgings. So you too can join with us
And exchange your feelings- so if you like to be with us- please write me
jayansltg@gmail.com
we are happy to here from you
jayan
sri Lanka-Ennapitiya Buddhist temple
and meditation centre
- At 6:01 on February 8, 2011,
Seiyo said… Kevin: What happened to the Nembutsu page on facebook?
Seiyo
- At 20:11 on January 25, 2011, Paul said…
Aloha Kevin,
It is wonderful that the Nembutsu has been such a positive force for your girlfriend. Depression can be so debilitating. I do not have words to express my sympathy. I hope that she is able to find a little bit more light each day, and that sooner than later she will be able to escape the suffocating darkness that is depression.
What great good fortune you had to be able to hear one of Sensei Unno's lectures. I would imagine that there are some pureland practitioners in Seattle. But if not most of our groups just start with one or two people organizing informal Nembutsu practice in their homes.
I glad the you have joined our little Sangha, and hope that our paths cross in the near future.
Namo Amida Bu!
Paul
- At 21:56 on January 24, 2011, Paul said…
Aloha Kevin,
It looks like you are doing great work. I enjoyed your blog and have linked to your FB page.
Namo Amida Bu!
- At 9:17 on January 20, 2011,
Kuvalaya said… Hola Kevin, bienvenido a Friends of Amida! (Vi que te pusiste en el grupo El Mundo Amida Español) Espero que encuentres algo que te interesa aquí y puedes participar en las discusiones.
Namo Amida Bu
Kuvalaya
- At 20:23 on January 9, 2011, richard meyers said…
Hi Kevin,
Really happy to be your friend.
All very best,
Richard
- At 15:39 on January 9, 2011, richard meyers said…
Hi Kevin,
Great to say welcome to you. We are a diverse group with many affiliations; however we view Amida, the overall sense it seems to me, is that we inhabit a benign universe essentially and that we are cared for by life. We don't really have to do anything!
Namo Amida Bu
- At 20:45 on January 8, 2011,
Fiona Robyn said… - Hi Kevin - what Kaspa said : ) good to see you here. There are some wonderful people and conversations here. Namo Amida Bu.
- At 20:44 on January 8, 2011,
Kaspalita said… - Hi Kevin, welcome to Friends of Amida
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