Ratnacitta's Page

About Me:

Hi there.......And a very warm welcome to my page !!

I attempt, with limited success ( !! ) to be a Buddhist, classical violinist, husband of wonderful pianist, Kate, and proud owner of 6 lovely furry cats.

I admire greatly the powerful poetry of Sangharakshita - here is his early poem about Compassion......

'THE UNSEEN FLOWER''

Compassion is far more than emotion. It is something that springs
Up in the emptiness which is when you yourself are not there,
So that you do not know anything about it.
(If they knew it, it would not be compassion);
But they can only smell
The scent of the Unseen Flower
That blooms in the Heart of the Void.

My Buddhist sadana (meditation visualisation on a Buddha figure) is of the beautiful RED TARA, embodiment of full awareness - the brilliant surge of rainbow light that emits from her
evaporates the fruits of negative karma -

like dew in the morning sun.


Her mantra is
OM TARE TAM SOHA !!


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Amida Membership

Would like to be a member

Faith Background & Affiliation

Buddhist - learned to meditate (Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana) with the FWBO...Very thankful for Sangharakshita's guidance in the Dharma

Occupation or Primary Activity

Classical Violinist with the Northern Sinfonia at the Sage in Gateshead, a wonderful centre of musical discovery....

Involvement in Spirituality/Religion

Thriving in the Red Tara Sadhana....Go for Refuge to the Three Jewels....aim to follow the Buddha's 5 Precepts -

Loving Kindness,
Open-Handed Generosity,
Stillness, Simplicity and Contentment,
Truthful Communication,
Clear Radiant Awareness.

Very grateful connection with the influence of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, Chagdud Khadro at the Chagdud Gonpa in Brazil, Dipa Ma, Suzuki Roshi and Pema Chodron..........I also greatly admire the wisdom and verve of Dharmavidya's writing.


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What is your interest in Amida Trust

I admire the warmth, sincerity and vision of the Pure Land teachings - they make me feel like I've come home.......
Those Jewel Trees....Wow !!!!
Namo Amida Bu !!



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How did you find this web site?

Through lovely Sujatin at the Newcastle Amida Sanctuary

What country are you living in?

UK

What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.

ne7

Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation

Newcastle upon Tyne

Have you visited

None of these

What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.

Looking after our beautiful garden, that we are so lucky to have, feeding my calm, friendly fish, enjoying the company of four sunny-natured Maine Coon cats and two slightly crabby old Persian/moggie Cats.......oh, and looking at ruby red sunsets........



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