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Mentoring on the Spiri...
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Love and Its Disappoin...
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Summer Teachings 2009:...
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CHAPLAINCY
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Susthama's Discussions
My First Week With Amida
Replied Feb 23
DHARMA & Current Affairs
Replied Jan 29
A Nice Quote to Ponder...
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Profile Information
- About Me:
- My name is Susthama Marian Kim. I am based in Narborough, Leicestershire. Am just a fool chanting the nembutsu
- Amida Membership
- Ordained Member of the Amida Order
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Western Pureland Buddhist
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Amitarya, editor of the Running Tide, course administrator, and Bombu
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- I have been involved in Buddhism since February 2003 particularly the Pureland tradition. I've got friends from pretty much all the different religions available in the world I think, and have visited Plum Village, Karma-ling, Nietban Pagoda in Vietnam, the Poor Clares Convent in Arundel, and Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda plus many more.
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- I am interested in seeing it develop and grow. I like the vision of creating a warm, friendly, and vibrant environment.
- How did you find this web site?
- through Amida
- What country are you living in?
- United Kingdom
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Leicester
- 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, Travelling companion, Guide, Expertise
- Website:
- http://my.opera.com/Susthama/blog/
- Skype/Aim/Msn details
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Susthama's Blog
Calling the elements to celebrate with Perry and Antoinette
The ceremony was held in the middle of a large stone circle in Avebury which happened to be in the back garden that belonged to their friend Gordon who is also a Wicken Priest. We dawned our caps and gowns :) for this celebration with and in the elements and were first cleansed with sage and yarro… Continue
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments
On appreciation
To appreciate and value others is what I've learned from other members of my sangha. Sometimes, it can be hard for bombus to feel… Continue
Posted on October 5, 2009 at 9:30am — 6 Comments
Faith to all
I've not finished reading all of the chapters yet, I find that I am taking delight in reading a chapter and spending time thinking about it while I do something else and then going back over one or two of the pages from an earlier chapter as questions and ideas form in my mind. I've also been very grateful to Strand himself for taking time to answer a couple of questions… Continue
Posted on July 25, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments
In the end
and when the time comes for me to die
will I be ready to say good-bye
to all my friends
and all my loves
that I have placed on high
For Amida waits for me
in the place where all is free
Amida Buddha
is the one I long to see
Posted on May 25, 2009 at 6:57pm — 3 Comments
Songs to Amida
Let the system be corrupt
Let the winner take it all
I'll still have Amida in my heart
A song for you
is a song for me
to dance to the beat of the thunder clap
roaring and drumming to Amida's beat
See the sun behind the cloud
watch the fires burn underground
Amida's light lingers all around
this self so stupid and so proud
A song for you
is a song for me
Oh to be a cat in the Buddha's lap
loving and purring to Amida's tune
Watch the thief in the night
hear the liar s… Continue
Posted on May 22, 2009 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (74 comments)
- At 4:22pm on November 11, 2009,
gregory steven lewis said… - Thank you.
Is there any benefit going to the Pure Land of the West (Amida's) vs Pure Land of the East (Medicine Buddha's)?
Respectfully,
GSL
- At 11:58am on November 11, 2009,
Ant said…
- Thanks very much will try to come over soon, site is very good, by the way very friendly all the best metta ant
- At 6:40am on November 3, 2009,
gregory steven lewis said…
- Susthama,
Thank you for your kind msg.
Something concerns me. Accord. to the link below, our salvation is questionable per Shakyamuni & suggests Medicine Buddha & his pure land in the east in case we don't make Amitabha's. I would be in your debt if you would explain this to me. Please go to the link & at the page number field type in '29'.
http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/medbudsutra.pdf
Respectfully,
GSL
- At 6:20pm on November 2, 2009,
richard meyers said… - Hi Susthama,
I hope the wildlife in Narborough will benefit from the little pack.. It was really nice meeting you and sharing a few thoughts.
Yes, a great discovery for this old bombubeing - amida amid the melee up close to seven sisters road and a rediscovery of buddha heart still beating as robust as ever it was. As I write a tawny owl calls from the parkland adjacent to our house, one soft white hoot, as if to affirm what I am saying!
Namo Amida Bu
- At 5:03am on September 22, 2009,
Michael Martin said… - Hi Susthama, I apoligize for not getting back to you sooner regarding your enquiry about the avalability of coverage on Medicare for alternative therapies. I was not aware of any coverage but wanted to check with some other people. any way to cut a long story short it appears that none are covered under Medicare. I would have answered your question on the alternative therapy site but I am still stumbling around on the ning site. I hope that all is well with you and that the your Summer has been good. I now have my own computer and so I am hoping to be more acitve on the Ning site, All the best. Michael Namo Amida Butsu.
- At 4:08pm on August 4, 2009,
Teresa Bryant said… - Hi Susthama,
We've arrived home from Amida France and are back to life as we know it.
We had an absolutley wonderful time in France. Thanks for all the help in answering all our questions. The logistics went off without a hitch!
Now I'm looking to the future and anticipating Dharmavidya and Prasadas visit to Canada. Is it possible for you to send me their bio's with a list of the books they've written? Also, if there is a picture of them together that would be helpful. Finally, do they have a short description of the one day Buddhist Psychology workshop? I realize it may change before they arrive but it would be good to provide a taste of what to expect. I'd like to get the info. on the web. page sooner than later.
Thanks so much Susthama. I hope you are enjoying your summer at the Buddhist House.
metta,
Teresa
- At 2:26pm on August 4, 2009,
Christopher Stewart said…
Thanks Susthama ! Good continuation to you too
Best wishes,
Chris
- At 7:11pm on July 31, 2009,
Hey Susthama ! Just a quick thank you for linking to my blog post in your message to the members... very much appreciated ! :o)
Hope you have an enlightening week-end !
Blessings,
Chris
- At 5:57pm on July 14, 2009,
Jose Tavares said…
- thanks much ... my english is poor but I am now a bit more rich with your kind add of me as your friend ... may one single smile be always inside your heart ...
- At 4:40pm on July 6, 2009,
Michael Henry said…
- Hi Susthama,
Thank you for your mesage - a nice surprise to be welcomed so quickly :-)
Mike
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