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- Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:41 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: First time
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2767
Re: First time
Hey Greg, i lived there for half a year before coming to Japan and living now at the head temple, Shogyoji. They are very welcoming there and i'm sure they'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. Please say hi to Kemmyo-sensei and Kenshin-san for me and feel free to pm me if you want to ...
- Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:48 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: The Esoteric Amida
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3816
Re: The Esoteric Amida
interesting, cheers for the share
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 4:17 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Sukhavati & Heaven: The Difference?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8916
Re: Sukhavati & Heaven: The Difference?
Great video! But still I can't get it. We talk about Pure Land beyond heavens, beyond Samsara and beyond rebirth, but still in existence in this physical world, just in another galaxy far far away? Heavens seems more realistic in the sense that we can't see them because they are more subtle, not of...
- Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:30 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Shantideva and Other Power
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1896
Re: Shantideva and Other Power
I love Shantideva! thanks for sharing (oh, and welcome bty!) It reminds me of Shinran Shonin's words from the Shoshinge for some reason - Amida Buddha is the sun, illuminating all, And has already broken through the darkness of our ignorance. Still the clouds and mists of greed and desire, anger and...
- Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:11 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Pure Land practice and community for the isolated
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1853
Re: Pure Land practice and community for the isolated
I do find the literalist/"modernist" argument as to whether Amida and the Pure Land are metaphors for Dharmakaya or literally real to be often misguided (it is not a matter of "either/or" but, IMHO, is really more about being that and MORE). :good: info - Three Wheels Temple, Lo...
- Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:02 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: What do you think of, just before you start reciting?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2486
Re: What do you think of, just before you start reciting?
some of the time - everything that has been done for me by others.
most of the time - blind passions.
most of the time - blind passions.
- Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:59 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Why did you choose Buddhism?
- Replies: 98
- Views: 27513
Re: Why did you choose Buddhism?
there are two ways to answer this question. the first way, i can tell you about my history and background and why i chose Buddhism. but as a nembutsu-sha (and maybe this could apply to other traditions too, i don't know enough to say for sure) i feel it would be dangerously arrogant and presumptious...
- Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:11 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Pure Land & Suicide
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13601
Re: Pure Land & Suicide
Why don't Bodhisattvas out of compassion let it be known who they are and in the mean time perform supernatural abilities like Jesus supposedly did in order to instill faith in the skeptical masses, so that way more people can see Buddhahood as a worthy goal to accomplish? what could be more miracu...
- Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:54 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Pure Land & Suicide
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13601
Re: Pure Land & Suicide
Ok, So we seem to be reaching consensus that beings do indeed come back from the Pure Land to help other beings. But what about Shin Buddhism which teaches that the Pure Land is the final aim. A Shin buddhist, who believes in the literal metaphysical reality of Amida and the WPL, also believes that...
- Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:01 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Pure Land & Suicide
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13601
Re: Pure Land & Suicide
see sig.
also, Shinran saw his wife Eshinni and Prince Shotoku as Kannon Bosatsu and his master Honen as Amida. When you receive a heart of gratitude, you realise Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are all around you, carrying you to the Pure Land.
also, Shinran saw his wife Eshinni and Prince Shotoku as Kannon Bosatsu and his master Honen as Amida. When you receive a heart of gratitude, you realise Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are all around you, carrying you to the Pure Land.
- Sat Sep 15, 2012 2:27 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Credible shin authors: who's who?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2486
Re: Credible shin authors: who's who?
Hi Dan, you'll hear varying opinions but perhaps it's best to read widely and decide for yourself. In the meantime, some primers and sites - Buddhism of the Heart - Jeff Wilson The Essential Shinran - Alfred Bloom Buddha of Infinite Light - DT Suzuki The Buddha's Wish for the World - Monshu Koshin O...
- Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:32 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Back online and upgraded!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 17575
Re: Back online and upgraded!
thanks David.
- Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:29 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: What is shin buddhism? IS it monotheistic?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6139
Re: What is shin buddhism? IS it monotheistic?
But I also think it is important to behave or try to behave well and be compassionate, kind, patient and etc to others. Especially after we find out that we have received the great gift that Amidha buddha has granted us. Thanks and peace to you. Dan No arguments here, but are we doing it for the do...
- Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:00 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: What is shin buddhism? IS it monotheistic?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6139
Re: What is shin buddhism? IS it monotheistic?
I find it hard to swallow that all I have to do is have faith and I can still be a bad person and receive salvation. Hi Dan, it's very easy to slip into misconceptions about Shin, especially when new to it, but even still after many years! It's not as simple as a 'whatever bro, just have faith and ...
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:30 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Asked to join Christian Prayer; Need Advice Please
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6129
Re: Asked to join Christian Prayer; Need Advice Please
Paliut wrote: Others can approach it differently, I decided to this. For me, my mother, and others.
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:26 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: What is your opinion? The nembutsu & following other faiths
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3945
Re: What is your opinion? The nembutsu & following other faiths
what's in a person's heart? if his faith helps him to face himself and others with an honest and open heart, to acknowledge his own flaws and forgive others theirs, then I struggle to place a declaration of a given religious/spiritual adherence as more important. Amida-samma embraces all. Embracing ...
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:55 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: why i say the nembutsu...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4074
why i say the nembutsu...
i don't say the nembutsu for my birth in the Pure Land that was already accomplished by Dharmakara Bodhisattva aeons ago i say the nembutsu because some people infuriate me i say the nembutsu because i lose my temper about petty shit i say the nembutsu because i use people i say the nembutsu because...
- Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:01 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: How to cultivate a Bodhi mind?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7280
Re: How to cultivate a Bodhi mind?
A paramount theme in the thought of Shinran is his profound concern that our individual salvation not be considered separately from the aspiration to realize the salvation of all beings. Consonant with Amida's Primal Vow, where the Tathagata declares that he will not enter Nirvana unless he can sim...
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:43 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Understanding SHINJIN by Paul Roberts
- Replies: 39
- Views: 10816
Re: Understanding SHINJIN by Paul Roberts
Honen Shonin.steveb1 wrote: I am no scholar. But to this point in my studies, I remain unaware of any Shin adherent who was converted solely by reading scripture, whether or not it was read in a literalistic manner.
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:37 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: zen and pureland views
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5928
Re: zen and pureland views
a story and a quote - this zen monk is walking along the road when he sees an old lady coming the other way. knowing her to be a nembutsu-sha, he thinks he'll have some fun. "morning grandma, off to the Pure Land are we?" the old lady says nothing but nods her head. "and Amida is ther...