whispers from the bamboo grove - amida newsletter 21

News from
the Amida Order
October 5th, 2014

Here's the smart updated Amida website :: link
(thanks to Kaspalita)
and here's the Friends of the Amida Order social network :: link
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Adrian Thompson has just published the next

Running Tide 32

You'll find a link to a high resolution on-line version :: here.

If you prefer a paper copy so you can relax and peruse it, with a nice cup of tea (my own favourite option, I must admit), then email Adrian :: here

Adrian says:
"I am in the process of having some copies of this edition printed in full colour.  The cost will be £2.50 + P&P.  Unfortunately, at the moment I can only offer UK delivery.  If you are interested please e-mail me privately (see above)"
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The Move That Moves The Heart

Colin McDougall, Mitra with the Amida Order, writes:

 

"With the winter night's rapidly approaching it is almost time to say farewell to Sujatin as she and her husband Peter head north towards their new home in  Scotland. Although I am pleased to see the happiness sparkle in their eyes as they look forward to setting up their new home, it is also with a heavy heart that I bid them farewell. A bitter sweet occasion no less.

The home of Sujatin and Peter {The Amida Sanctuary at Beacon House} has been the light where Amida's Newcastle Sangha have met for around 12 years approximately. Beacon House being the point of contact to the Buddha's teaching and the wider Amida community. A place where at a personal level, I have found sanctuary, when life's events have become more than a day to day challenge.  The welcome which I, and many others, have received during this period, has on many occasions been a heart felt experience. Its is with much gratitude that I thank both Sujatin and Peter. Not only for opening their home but also their hearts. Love and warm wishes."
Colin
Namo Amida Bu

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Dharmavidya David Brazier is visiting our Hawai'i sangha

from October 2 - 15.

This weekend (3 - 5 October) he is leading a retreat, which includes chanting, meditation, discussion and instruction focused on expressing the Dharma through silence, words and symbolic action, including instruction in the principles and practice of ritual, not as a dead form but as a living language of expression of faith and devotion, as meditation in action.

The retreat also includes advice on the giving and receiving of Dharma talks and guidance.

Various sangha members are participating in a Recommitment/Progressions Ceremony.

This is the Amida USA website :: link
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