"Oaklahoma my heart is with you though the winds blow hard your hearts are true pick up mourn and keep going Amitabha bless you all and lead you to peace, be true, be right, keep for ever Amitabha's grace in your hearts. peace and light."
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Meditation: The New Psychotherapy
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Lut Moerman commented on Sujatin's group Monday Nembutsu"late buth with the whole of my heart : happy birthday Sujatin! lut"
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Readings from 'Not Everything is Impermanent' by Dharmavidya David Brazier
A selection of readings from Dharmavidya's recently published collection of teachings. For those who like to listen as well as to read from this inspiring collection.Buy "Not Everything is Impermanent"See More
Prajnatara commented on Sujatin's group Monday Nembutsu"Thanks for all the words of support these past days. We are now in Calgary waiting for our final flight home. With the funeral behind us there is now time to begin digesting this permanent change. Namo Amida Bu to all."
Katrien Sercu commented on Sujatin's group Monday Nembutsu"I was 5 hours in nature today and Namo Amida Bu was singing the whole time in my heart, feeling the beauty of nature and knowing all the suffering (and joy) in the world.
Love to all,"
Shir Haberman commented on Sujatin's group Monday Nembutsu"A warm day in New Hampshire. Cloudy but bright. Rain expected later, but we need it. All happens as it should. Namo Amida Bu to all."
Roberto Velez commented on Sujatin's group Monday Nembutsu"Its swimimg pool time in central Fl and we opened it up for the children, Namo Amitabha, all is well here and we hope those affected by the recent tornado activity get the help, support and healing and for those who lost loved ones may Amitabha…"
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- I was born in Edinburgh in 1946 and raised, from the age of 3, in Newcastle upon Tyne. I have also lived in London, on a Victorian yacht off the Essex coast, other parts of the S.E. and N.W. of England. I'm a wife, mother of two and grandmother of four. I have two Maine Coon cats. For over twenty years I was a schoolteacher, mainly teaching Reception Class pupils but also Secondary pupils with Special Needs. I have also worked as a radiographer, a knitwear designer, a waitress, a cleaner, a shop assistant and a clerk and I have run a yacht chandlery.
I was retired from school teaching in 1996 on health grounds - I have M.E. However this allowed me the opportunity to train with Dharmavidya and to ordain as an Amida Minister, for which I am extremely grateful.
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Pureland Buddhist
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Acharya, Buddhist Minister
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- I lead the Amida Newcastle group and I've been Buddhist Chaplain at Newcastle University since 2003
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- I met Dharmavidya in 1998, took Refuge at the beginning of 1999 and, since then, continue studying and practicing with Amida. I was part of the first Ministry Training cohort.
- How did you find this web site?
- Invited to join by Dharmavidya
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- U.K.
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- Newcastle upon Tyne
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- The Buddhist House, Amida London, Amida France
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- Guide
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- Reading, cinema, photography, music. I used to sail and climb and love to spend time in the Lake District or at the beach. I knit and sew - when there's time - and hope to learn to play my mandolin, ukulele and harmonium one day!
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Foundations of Pure Land 3: Chanting the Nembutsu
Posted on November 15, 2012 at 9:43 0 Comments 1 Like
The 3rd week of Tricycle's six-week online video course with Dharmavidya David Brazier, "Foundations of Pure Land."
ContinueBrazier, a psychotherapist and head of the Amida Order, an international Pure Land Buddhist community, has background in both Soto Zen and Pure Land Buddhism. Each week he will be leading us through six foundational teachings of the Pure Land path.
This week he tells us about chanting the nembutsu: "Namo Amida Butsu," or remembering the…
Foundations of Pure Land 2 - Honen's Legacy: Dharmavidya David Brazier
Posted on November 7, 2012 at 18:53 0 Comments 0 Likes
ContinueThis week Dharmavidya tells us about Honen's life story. As a young boy, Honen's father was assassinated. But as he lay dying, he told his son, "Don't seek revenge. Seek the dharma." From there, Honen started off on a path that would eventually lead him to creating a whole new movement of Buddhism, one specifically created to include everybody—the sinners as well as the virtuous, the meditators as well as those who could never get their mind to stop…
Dharmavidya's teachings on the Foundations of Pure Land Buddhism on Tricycle
Posted on November 7, 2012 at 18:30 2 Comments 0 Likes
This is the first of a series of six video talks:
ContinueWelcome to our six-week online video course with Dharmavidya David Brazier, a psychotherapist and head of the Amida Order, an international Pure Land Buddhist community. With a background in both Soto Zen and Pure Land Buddhism, each week Brazier will be leading us through six foundational teachings of the Pure Land path. This week he begins with an explanation of "other-power," as well as reasons why, even if you are not a…
The appearance and iconography of Amitabha Buddha
Posted on November 4, 2012 at 9:52 2 Comments 0 Likes
Here is a post on Tricycle by Jeff Wison
Himalayan Art 101: Amitabha Buddha
In the Theravada teachings of Buddhism there is really only one Buddha that is being discussed: the historical Shakyamuni Buddha. However, in Mahayana Buddhism the cast of primary characters increases. A number of new buddhas are…
Following Jnanamati in Delhi
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 9:36 1 Comment 1 Like
Jnanamati is painting vivid pictures of his time in India. I'm looking forward to tagging along via his blog posts:
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Wednesday 14th December
First day in Delhi. I am writing this whilst sitting in a front room of Prakash’s house. As I begin to type I’m surprised by a mouse darting across the floor - a dark brown smudge registering on my retina. Prakash met me at Indira Gandhi International Airport about 8.30 a.m. this morning, the end of a…
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- At 12:47 on April 5, 2013,
Soror Luna said… Dear Sujatin: Thank you for your message and suggestions. I appreciate it! Thanks for the friend request too :)
- At 17:54 on March 28, 2013,
Jackie Walker said… Hi Sujatin, It is so very nice to meet you, thank you for your friends request.
Much love
Jackie
- At 16:25 on March 5, 2013, Roberto Velez said…
My Dear Sister Sujatin, Thank you for your welcome, I am currently in the Lay minister programe with the BrightDawn inst. I teach at the Wat Florida Dhamaran and was given the Name Luang Por ( venerable Grandfather) by the Thai comunity.Though I am unworthy of this title I help where ever I can and have just co-authored a book Called Everyday Meditations which can be found in Amazon.com, plus we have a web site called Evoultionsangha.com if you can please feel free to see the little words I have written. Ever yours in the Dharma. Roberto Kieyo Velez
- At 17:14 on December 19, 2012, Lut Moerman said…
Hi Sujatin, thank you very well for your suggestion. I'm also very happy to have a message of you, I remember very well the good days we had together one year ago and hope there will come an other time to see each other again. Maybe you will come to Belgium one or another day ? I'm not on facebook, so can't see the news there....
I had a difficult year, buth it ended very well with an ordonation, so now we are sisters....
I hope 2013 will be lighter...
Namo Amida Bu
- At 22:24 on November 16, 2012, Shir Haberman said…
Thank you, Sujatin. As an isolated believer here in New England in the US, I am happy that I can still be part of the Pure Land community in some way.
- At 0:24 on September 24, 2012,
Gary Combs said… hi--- sorry i didnt get right back with you, i have gotten behind in everything.. working over time 6 days a week. this computer is dying, i'm working on building another while trying to keep this one running...
- At 22:09 on September 9, 2012, Wendy Coulter said…
- Many thanks for the warm welcome. I am looking forward to finding out more.
Best wishes
Wendy
- At 16:54 on September 9, 2012, Roland Potter said…
- Thanks for the offer of the course I would be really pleased to take up your offer, if you could forward be the information.
Best wishes
Roland
- At 16:46 on September 9, 2012, Roland Potter said…
- Hi
Many thanks for you early friend request, It is really good to be part of this network and I hope I can make some positive and useful contributions.
Best wishes and kind regards
Roland
- At 12:47 on August 22, 2012,
Liam Meekins said… Thank you Sujatin. Its wonderful to feel a part of this. Thanks also for all the information and help with the site.
I can easily spend a lot of time here. Would love to join the monday night Nembutsu.
Namo Amida Bu
Liam
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European economic depression
Started by Robert McCarthy in Social, Political & Economic Issues. Last reply by Robert McCarthy May 13. 3 Replies 1 Like
Europe seems essentially divided between countries with a mediterannean coast and those without. Economic depression is here now; unemployment in Spain and Greece at nearly 30% already exceeds…Continue
Ashwaghosh International & National Award 2013 Ceremony .
Started by Dr. Milind Jiwane in Amida Trust & Amida-shu Development Apr 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
* H.H.The 37th Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang (Tibet) has been felicitated by Sakyamuni Buddha International Award 2013.* Dr Bhau Lokhande, Er. Vijay Meshram, Prakashnath Patankar, Adv. Nanda Parate has…Continue
Head Teacher Vacancy for Dharma School in Brighton, UK
Started by Sujatin in Buddhist Teaching Mar 21. 0 Replies 0 Likes
For your information - please contact the school directly using the contact details at the bottom of this post:I am writing to you from The Dharma Primary…Continue
First Historic High level Mahaparitran at Hanumandhoka, Kathmadnu Durbar Square
Started by Advocate Rajendra Man Bajrachary in Amida Trust & Amida-shu Development Feb 28. 0 Replies 0 Likes
First Historic High level Mahaparitran at Hanumandhoka, Kathmadnu Durbar SquarePosted by Advocate Rajendra Man Bajrachary on February 28, 2013 at 8:39View Blog INVITATION ! INVITATION ! INVITATION !…Continue
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