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Maxine Fine
- 60, Female
- Ixopo, KZN
- South Africa
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Maxine Fine's Groups
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The Feeling Buddha
72 members
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Engaged Buddhism
91 members
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Amida South Africa
8 members
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Are we not more spiritually at risk when things go according to our plans and wishes? We feel gleefully deserving and entitled and not motivated to question why we should be enjoying good luck. When difficulties arise some people examine their lives…
A group in which to discuss the most basic teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Going to the Buddhist Retreat Centre early in March 2009
- Amida Membership
- Not a member
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Pure Land Buddhist
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Librarian, admin, house keeping, caring for guests
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- see above
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- How can we interest South Africans in Pure Land Buddhism
- How did you find this web site?
- through Amida-shu
- What country are you living in?
- South Africa
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Ixopo
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- not at the moment
- Have you visited
- The Buddhist House
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- reading, music,
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 12:58pm on March 3, 2009,
Dr. Arbind said…
- Thanks Maxine for calling friend !
- At 8:36am on March 2, 2009,
Helen Barnicoat Hinde said…
- Dear Maxine
Sounds wonderful!
I have just finished nine days at the Buddhist House in Narborough (a pscyhotherapy training block) and whilst there was so very happy to be able to formally 'take refuge'
I am still in the UK now and will be back again in May for the spring psychotherapy block at the Buddist House but in the meantime hope we will keep in touch.
Namo Amida Bu
- At 9:17am on May 25, 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 May 21, 2008,
Sujatin said… - Welcome - I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you but hope there'll be another opportunity soon
- At 4:48pm on May 21, 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 May 18, 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 May 16, 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 May 7, 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 May 3, 2008,
Ben Bernard said… - Welcome sister mother dharma being,
Namo Amitofo
- At 7:22am on May 3, 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.
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