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Thanks Rachel, I'm glad this will be useful to you too.
Thank you Tara for starting this discussion because I too am interested in getting summaries of the key points. I have read some of the suttras but would be interested to know if my interpretation is similar to those who have more knowledge/experien…
I have enjoyed reading the pureland sutras from this site and also want to learn about the content of some of the other major sutras, including the contemplation, heart, lotus and diamond sutras. I have found some translations on the internet but am…
Profile Information
- About Me:
- I am training in counselling/psychotherapy with Amida Trust and enjoying the course very much. I live in Nottingham and work in the field of Human Resources.
- Amida Membership
- Kai Member (have paid a subscription)
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- I appreciate the richness within all religious traditions and recently took refuge in a ceremony at Amida Trust.
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Human Resources Manager
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- A student and sangha member
- How did you find this web site?
- By invitation
- What country are you living in?
- England
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Nottingham
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- not at the moment
- Have you visited
- The Buddhist House
Tara's Blog
When Death Comes
My friend's mother died today. My friend and I are in our early 30s. It's an age where we look and act like grown ups but we feel like children a good part of the time and we still feel a deep need for our parent's support, guidance and love. At any age, to lose a parent is devastating. To have them taken away when we still need them so much. Who cherishes us like our mother? Who sees us through such tender eyes?
I am deeply struck by how the knowledge of impermanence penetrates through experie… Continue
I am deeply struck by how the knowledge of impermanence penetrates through experie… Continue
Posted on October 19, 2009 at 10:20pm — 17 Comments
Comment Wall (47 comments)
- At 1:19pm on December 18, 2009,
Madrakara said…
- Yes, it's nice to get back into everyday life, and though on one level I feel that my feet haven't touched the ground, on another level I am digesting or processing something on a deeper level. There was a warm and tender atmosphere at the Bodhi retreat which was touching - a sense of being held by the community, something bigger that one can hardly understand...
- At 7:49pm on December 15, 2009,
yaakov matri said…
- Dear Tara, It was a pleasure to meet you! Namo Amida Bu! Vimalashri
- At 8:59am on December 15, 2009,
Kuvalaya said…
- Hello Tara, thank you for your comment :) To answer your question Kuvalaya means blue lotus, which is the lotus of the moon. I hope you are well. As Bruce says, don't ever feel alone as part of the Amida family. Sending you a hug x
- At 11:29am on December 13, 2009,
Bruce Coleman said… - Hey, Tara. Hope you're well. Whenever it gets tough, just remember how much love there is for you in the Amida family as well as other places. :)
- At 9:34pm on December 12, 2009,
Zee-Zee said… - Lovely to see you again at the Bodhi retreat.
Hugs from Zee-Zee
- At 9:52pm on December 11, 2009,
Pundarika (orna) said… - Thank you dear Tara. Hope to meet you soon.
Namo Amida Bu
Love
Orna
- At 12:51am on December 10, 2009,
Kuvalaya said…
- Dear Tara, I'm sorry I didn't see you to say "see you later" yesterday! It was lovely to meet you in person, I look forward to seeing you again. Take care, love Rachel x
- At 11:51pm on December 8, 2009,
Sujatin said… - Dear Tara, I was so pleased to have the opportunity to get to know you and look forward to our next meeting
- At 2:14pm on November 20, 2009,
Dharmavidya said… - I've just got back from NZ. Thank you for your appreciation. The key to important work is to trust in the grace of Amida and it is so much more easy to trust when people appreciate one another and send one warm messages - so thank you. See you soon. Namo Amida Bu.
- At 1:06pm on November 17, 2009,
Sumaya said… - Thank you Tara very much for your comment, it was very nice weekend.
I hope see you very soon, have a nice days.
Namo Amida Bu, Love and lots of blessings Sumaya
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