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by The Mantra Mongoose
Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:59 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: In TB, is there a specific Pure Land we aim for (Sukhavati?) or you can aim for whatever you want?
Replies: 179
Views: 58903

Re: In TB, is there a specific Pure Land we aim for (Sukhavati?) or you can aim for whatever you want?

Just wanted to say thanks to Malcolm, Zhen LI, and everyone who contributed to this thread. its a wonderful resource to see the differences between the Tibetan and East Asian traditions on how they understand the Pureland Sutras and rebirth in Sukhavati. I've personally moved back and forth in the p...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Fri Jan 28, 2022 6:04 am
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: EKŌKU verses in Shin Liturgy, and Shinran's understanding of the dedication of merit
Replies: 4
Views: 4793

Re: EKŌKU verses in Shin Liturgy, and Shinran's understanding of the dedication of merit

Yes the Ekō verses are really not a statement related to the three minds, but the transfer of merits from Amida includes the three minds. While i realize both Honen and Shandao both emphasized the 18 vow along with recitation of nembustu, they both seem to also stress the need to dedicate the merit...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:19 am
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: EKŌKU verses in Shin Liturgy, and Shinran's understanding of the dedication of merit
Replies: 4
Views: 4793

Re: EKŌKU verses in Shin Liturgy, and Shinran's understanding of the dedication of merit

Am i correct in my understanding that we are dedicating the merits that Amida transfers to us upon entrusting him to all sentient beings in these verses? The Ekō is just an aspiration that all beings can receive/accept the merit transference from Amida. There isn't transference from us to any other...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:03 am
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: EKŌKU verses in Shin Liturgy, and Shinran's understanding of the dedication of merit
Replies: 4
Views: 4793

EKŌKU verses in Shin Liturgy, and Shinran's understanding of the dedication of merit

Hello, I wanted to ask if anyone could explain to me the EKŌKU verses, and the theology behind it as its used in Jodo Shin Shu Liturgy? Am i correct in my understanding that we are dedicating the merits that Amida transfers to us upon entrusting him to all sentient beings in these verses? Also, unle...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:17 am
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Making a thorough Jodo Shin Shu reading list
Replies: 6
Views: 3309

Re: Making a thorough Jodo Shin Shu reading list

Hello Zhen Li,

As always your the best. thanks for the wonderful resource list and link.
by The Mantra Mongoose
Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:27 am
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Making a thorough Jodo Shin Shu reading list
Replies: 6
Views: 3309

Making a thorough Jodo Shin Shu reading list

Hello everyone, I wanted to ask the more seasoned members in the Jodo Shin Shu forum what works they would suggest to help deepen a persons knowledge of the pure land tradition as a whole? In Particular, are there works that influenced Master Honen, Shinran, and Rennyo that would be a great benefit ...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Mon Jan 10, 2022 2:36 am
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

My direct experience with Jodo Shinshu was it was very open and accepting the temple slogan i was at for 4 years was harmony within diversity and the sangha was diverse like western society generally is Thats great to hear. Honestly, and ultimately while it would be great to find a Sangha hence my ...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

Hello Zhen JI, Your words express exactly were i'm at. When i say i support such issues openly, i'm personally not trying to make them a focus of what every group or Sangha i'm apart of rather that those that hold such position openly in there interpretation of Buddhist ethics can find a home among ...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sun Jan 09, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

My direct experience with Jodo Shinshu was it was very open and accepting the temple slogan i was at for 4 years was harmony within diversity and the sangha was diverse like western society generally is Thats great to hear. Honestly, and ultimately while it would be great to find a Sangha hence my ...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:57 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

Hey Shinjin,

its Np, i appreciate you fostering the conversation so i was motivated to reach out and get an answer. i'm lazy sometimes lol. in any event, i hope you have a wonderful day/evening and thanks again.
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

I just received an email from Jōshō Adrian Cirlea and he said that i could not become a member of Amida JI Sangha because of my views and what is written in the Constitution/ other articles. With that said, he was very kind and insisted that while he rejected my membership he did not reject me, and ...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

Its not paramount that someone must hold to the same iteration of ethics that i do. after my OP were i believed it was completely off the table for me to be part of his Sangha and you informed me otherwise, then i was willing to consider joining his Sangha. From then on the point of our conversation...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sat Jan 08, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

I just sent a email to his listed contacts asking the question about joining the Sangha given my open views, and ill relay the info i receive when and if i get a response.
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

Hey Shinjin, Yes he says that on page 13, i don't think he has a problem with someone being of a different opinion privately, but if they support the causes of those groups openly they violate ethical teachings in "Amida Dharma". In the constitution on pages 14-16 he list conditions for me...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sat Jan 08, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

i'm getting it from Amida JI Constitution. I was talking about officially joining his community, not just talking to him just to clarify. also just to clarify the political/social issues i'm talking about is that i openly support non traditional marriages and a womens right to abortion which are con...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sat Jan 08, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

Josho is a diamond in the rough when it comes to truly understanding Jodo Shinshu in the English language. I don't subscribe to some of his political views either. It's not important. Oh i agree with you. his website is a great resource for Jodo shin shu worldwide. But to be apart of his community ...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Re: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

Hello Zhen LI, You make some great points, and i'm gonna take them to heart. Do you know of any mainstream Hongwanji group that has an online sangha at the moment you would recommend? I would love to join your group when you feel like setting it up. As a side note, I've really appreciated your measu...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
Topic: Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?
Replies: 22
Views: 7924

Options for online orthodox Jodo Shin Shu sangha?

Hello Everyone, I wanted to ask if anyone knows of an online Jodo Shin Shu Sangha/groups that are orthodox that meet regularly, like via zoom? As a side not, while i like a lot of the work of Josho Adrian Cirlea i personally don't agree with some of his political/social stances so his Sangha isn't a...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:46 am
Forum: Sakya
Topic: Questions on Tsembupa Chenrezig Instructions.
Replies: 0
Views: 2621

Questions on Tsembupa Chenrezig Instructions.

Hello everyone, Recently, I became really interested in the Tsembupa Chenrezig instructions and wanted to know more about them. My Google fu is poor to say the least, but I found a few articles on the subject thought not much. I've heard that while empowerment is usually given with the instructions,...
by The Mantra Mongoose
Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:39 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Lots of words - Beyond Words
Replies: 12
Views: 1533

Re: Lots of words - Beyond Words

Hey Heart,

Thanks for posting the links. It was a wonderful opportunity and I'm glad I was there. Be well.

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