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Leo Kouwenhoven
- 63, Male
- The Hague
- Netherlands
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Leo Kouwenhoven's Groups
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Arts in Amida
57 members
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Engaged Buddhism
91 members
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Mentoring on the Spiri...
54 members
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Benelux
13 members
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I consider myself as a Buddhist or Amidist in the making. The themes in the discussions, particularly about the sublime and the three different meanings Buddhism in art make me think and inspired me to take on an old plan. Recently my life took a ...
For discussion and promotion of the arts within the Amida community
The Bodhi Retreat at The Buddhist House
December 2, 2009 to December 9, 2009
The Bodhi Retreat is held in commemoration of the Enlightenment of Shakyamuni and the founding of the Buddhist tradition. Always the most important and exuberant event in the Amida annual calendar, the Bodhi Retreat has grown in significance as ...
Yes!!! Makes me happeeeeee! CULTURAL ENGAGED BUDDHISM.
Of course it is not very much Amida-style to write this in capitals, but it is just my outcry of joy to find suddenly a door opened. It could be Amida-style, I suppose, to find the undertaking...
Let's talk about Engaged Buddhism
This group is for discussing and developing ideas about mentoring, especially in the context of Amida-shu. What does/should it consist of? What is useful? What are we learning about it?
Amida Sesshin at Amida France
July 14, 2009 at 7am to July 18, 2009 at 5pm
Sesshin, from setsu-shin, is a Japanese term meaning to be in touch with and transmit the heart (shin). A sesshin is a period of intensive spiritual practice. Spiritual practice is to dwell in the presence of the Unconditioned. Whether one retir...
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Hello. Over a year ago I still lived like the foregoing 5 years in the Amida community. Became a member of the Order of Amida Buddha and there I found my spiritual friends. Before that I was a management- and policy consultant, coach, counselor and trainer. I live in a housing-community. Painting, giving lectures and beginning a practice as coach/consultant again from a Buddhist inspiration and vision. My background is in Philosophy and Organization Development. My works gave me a more or less nomadic life: always on the move.
- Amida Membership
- Lay Member of the Amida Order
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- PureLand
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Coach & consultant, or must I rather say artist?
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- From very early on I have been involved with Spirituality/Religion. It took almost a live to arrive in a Spiritual home. Or rather an 'Auberge,' half way the mountain, like Dharmavidya once called a Amida community. That means a place where (spiritual) seekers and travelers can find themselves at ease for a while. The encounter with Amida, as Sangha and as Dharma, touched me so deeply, that my life took a definitive turn: At last I am on my way Home!
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- Lay member of the Order of Amida Buddha. I want in way to reconnect, and perhaps make new friends. And I would like and am nourished with wisdom and friendship. So Amida succeeded to awaken me time by time to the wonders of Ordinary Life and to my blunderings 'as they are.' I just need the inspiration to give me courage for walking with through the bureaucratic vicissitudes of a modest professional life.
- How did you find this web site?
- Works smoothly. It realy gives me the opportunity to reconnect.
- What country are you living in?
- The Netherlands
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- The Hague
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- Leicester
- Have you visited
- The Buddhist House, Amida London, Amida France
- What can you offer to other members of this network?
- A place to stay, Guide, Expertise
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 1:57pm on May 19, 2009,
Gerald Beeck said…
- Beste Leo,
ALvast een happy birthday to you. Wish you wisdom, compassion and love. Good Health we can always use that.
have a nice day.
Tot ziens,
Gerald
- At 12:54pm on March 27, 2009,
Modgala Duguid said… - Hi Leo,
thanks, I'll phone you before I come to Brussels. I have a eurostar arriving 16.03 in Brussels on thurs 16 april and have a free night before going to Huy - near Namen/Namur by 6pm on the Friday, so we could have a 24 hour catch up. Much love
modgala
- At 2:10pm on March 17, 2009,
Modgala Duguid said…
- Hi Leo,It was lovely to see you at the order meeting.
I need to book tickets for Brussels. I can't find your phone number or eaddress could you email it to me. also is it OK to come for 15 and 16 April
Much love
modgala
- At 10:32pm on March 11, 2009,
Sujatin said… - I was *so* pleased to see you at the weekend!
- At 10:17pm on March 11, 2009,
Tony Danford said… - Hi Leo
Looking forward to seeing your art posted on this site. Have you posted any already?
- At 11:23pm on January 13, 2009,
Annie Waldsax said… - Hello Leo, I met you at least 3 or 4 years ago at TBH and I am glad to hear you have found your way home. I think I am still seeking but feel closer to finding.
- At 8:51am on January 13, 2009,
Gerald Beeck said…
- Hi Leo,
Yes in English is ok. It is nice to hear that you are so positive with the Benelux sangha idea. We can start sharing some ideas. Feb 7th I will be at the Belgium Sangha weekend retreat and start with the discussion overthere.
Gerald
- At 5:29pm on January 12, 2009,
Gerald Beeck said…
- Hoi Leo,
Volgens mij hebben we elkaar net gemist afgelopen zomer bij Amida France.
Hoop je nog eens te onmoeten. Kom je ook wel eens bij de Belgische Sangha?
Groetjes, Gerald
- At 8:00pm on January 2, 2009,
Modgala Duguid said…
- Happy New Year Leo, I hope you are well and happy. I look forward to seeing you in London again sometime. Much love
modgala Namo Amida Bu
- At 2:30pm on December 12, 2008,
Sujatin said…
- I enjoyed seeing the photos from D and P's visit to you....good to see what a lovely situation you are living in and to hear bits of news of what you are doing over the North Sea.
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