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Maxine Fine started a discussion called Xenophobia in South Africa in Engaged Buddhism 27 May

Maxine Fine joined the group Engaged Buddhism 27 May

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About Me:: About to join Amitofo Charity Association to help orphans and AIDS sufferes in Africa and spread Pure Land Dharma in South Africa.

What is your interest in Amida Trust: HOw is PUre Land Buddhism propagated in the West? Can we learn anything to apply to Africa?

At 9:17am on 25th May 2008, Dharmavidya said…: We had a day of Pandramatics yesterday (Saturday 24 May), did lots of interesting work and had plentuy of discussion of theory too. It's an evolving thing. We are all learning. I hope some of this may find its way into a bok or manual eventually.

At 5:51pm on 21st May 2008, Sujatin Johnson said…: Welcome - I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you but hope there'll be another opportunity soon

At 4:48pm on 21st May 2008, Dharmavidya said…: Thanks for your message. Yes, we get a lot out of the Pandramatics. My latest writing may turn into a book - hope so. Big task! Hope your move goes well for you. Namo Amida Bu.

At 2:22pm on 18th May 2008, Kazuo Yamashita said…: Hi Maxine, thank you for your comment. I was so impressed that nembutsu is spreading over the world. My new viewpoint and experience is starting now. I look forward to seeing you again. I attached a photo.
Namo Amida Bu

At 2:08pm on 16th May 2008, Kaspalita said…: Hi Maxine, good to hear from you. It was wonderful having you stay with us, I'm only sorry we didn't get more time together.

I think it's important to think in terms of making friends with people, and having a sense that we can learn as from them as well. Of course chanting the Buddha's name is a wonderful practice, and I think it should be offered, but not through force or manipulation....

Will keep you in my prayers,

namo amida bu

At 11:23am on 7th May 2008, Dharmavidya said…: Dear Maxine, it has been really lovely having you with us. A great treat. Let's keep the dialogue flowing. Hope you have a good time in israel on the way back. You'll see that I've started a group for Amida South Africa as currently more than 10% of this network is living in SA! Love and blessings.

At 12:35pm on 3rd May 2008, Ben Le said…: Welcome sister mother dharma being,
Namo Amitofo

At 7:22am on 3rd May 2008, Maxine Fine said…: I am most struck by how different Buddhism is in the UK and SA. Here, at the conference, wealth, security and ease allow the luxuary to consider sophisticated and subtle aspects of life. There is more space for every (seemingly) minor difference - for every possible food preference or allergy, for example. (I have an onion allergy!) In SA we do not have the leisure or wealth for such subleties. We are grateful to arrive alive (the name of a campaing to get people to drive more carefull) Huge poverty and suffering, stories of unthinkable cruelty are daily in our faces. The job of those who care is just to keep people alive and safe from the worst predators. I think that because we are in such a tight corner, so powerless, so overwhelmed by seemingly evil people, we have no choice but to call on Amitabha with deep sincerity to put our trust in him totally and completely. How else can we get the wisdom and compassion necessary to make even the tiniest difference?
South Africa I love you.

At 9:57pm on 2nd May 2008, Dharmavidya said…: Great that you've joined. Jolly good. There are now three people from South Africa on this forum (15%)! Hope you will join in the discussions. Namo Omito Fo.

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