Comments on: The Heart That Bleeds http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2008/06/09/the-heart-that-bleeds/ My life as a father, Buddhist and Japanophile. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:53:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jeannie http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2008/06/09/the-heart-that-bleeds/#comment-1949 Jeannie Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:08:05 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=291#comment-1949 Wow, that last comment posted automatically. Is that a new change to your blog? Wow, that last comment posted automatically. Is that a new change to your blog?

]]> By: Jeannie http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2008/06/09/the-heart-that-bleeds/#comment-1948 Jeannie Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:07:28 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=291#comment-1948 Thanks again for the link. I really do like this talk and I have listened through it twice now. Thanks again for the link. I really do like this talk and I have listened through it twice now.

]]> By: Gerald Ford http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2008/06/09/the-heart-that-bleeds/#comment-1947 Gerald Ford Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:05:43 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=291#comment-1947 Tornado: Please enjoy this Dharma Talk: <a href="http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/visit.php?cid=4&lid=561" rel="nofollow">Is Nibbana (Nirvana) Guarenteed?</a> :) Tornado: Please enjoy this Dharma Talk:

Is Nibbana (Nirvana) Guarenteed?
:)

]]> By: tornadoes28 http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2008/06/09/the-heart-that-bleeds/#comment-1942 tornadoes28 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:47:42 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=291#comment-1942 But who wants to take many lifetimes in order to achieve bohdi? Most would prefer to end this cycle and they feel that the way to that is through Shin Buddhism or Shingon. Just my observation. But who wants to take many lifetimes in order to achieve bohdi? Most would prefer to end this cycle and they feel that the way to that is through Shin Buddhism or Shingon.

Just my observation.

]]> By: Gerald Ford http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2008/06/09/the-heart-that-bleeds/#comment-1946 Gerald Ford Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:44:21 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=291#comment-1946 Michael: I think that's a very admirable goal, and really salute you for choosing that line of work. I am sure it's very hard, but very praiseworthy. :) As for the book, I highly recommend it. I think Master Yin-Shun's book is actually the best and most comprehensive book on Mahayana Buddhism I've ever read. I've read lots of topical books or intro books on Buddhism, but they tend to teach basics the Theravada way since their teachings are so straightforward. The leap into Mahayana Buddhism tends to be really hard, but this book, while pretty thick, is a really good overview. Yin-Shun is pretty orthodox in his approach, but the man has really done his homework and has a pretty sensible approach to things. :D Erg: These is a running joke among us West Coast natives about the confused East Coast person who moves in. Not really a joke, but just a stereotype. I can only imagine how confused I'd be if I moved to the East Coast. I know a couple folks from New York, and they also struggle with the local culture here. Granted, Seattle is kind of a funny place, so I can't really blame them. Michael: I think that’s a very admirable goal, and really salute you for choosing that line of work. I am sure it’s very hard, but very praiseworthy. :) As for the book, I highly recommend it. I think Master Yin-Shun’s book is actually the best and most comprehensive book on Mahayana Buddhism I’ve ever read. I’ve read lots of topical books or intro books on Buddhism, but they tend to teach basics the Theravada way since their teachings are so straightforward. The leap into Mahayana Buddhism tends to be really hard, but this book, while pretty thick, is a really good overview. Yin-Shun is pretty orthodox in his approach, but the man has really done his homework and has a pretty sensible approach to things. :D

Erg: These is a running joke among us West Coast natives about the confused East Coast person who moves in. Not really a joke, but just a stereotype. I can only imagine how confused I’d be if I moved to the East Coast. I know a couple folks from New York, and they also struggle with the local culture here. Granted, Seattle is kind of a funny place, so I can’t really blame them.

]]> By: erg http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2008/06/09/the-heart-that-bleeds/#comment-1943 erg Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:38:07 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=291#comment-1943 The west coast feels like a entirely different country to east coasters sometimes. Its unnerving and alien in those situations. The west coast feels like a entirely different country to east coasters sometimes. Its unnerving and alien in those situations.

]]> By: michael http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2008/06/09/the-heart-that-bleeds/#comment-1944 michael Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:32:02 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=291#comment-1944 By the way. I saw this book you are reading a while back when I was studying Chinese Buddhism but didn't buy it. It sounds really interesting. I will put it on my list. Thank you. By the way. I saw this book you are reading a while back when I was studying Chinese Buddhism but didn’t buy it. It sounds really interesting. I will put it on my list. Thank you.

]]> By: michael http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2008/06/09/the-heart-that-bleeds/#comment-1945 michael Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:27:20 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=291#comment-1945 I wanted to reply to this because it reminds me of a very recent observation and a new goal for me. I have been wondering where to go with my career. My new career goal is to be an Addictions Treatment Counselor. I have wanted a job that would relate to what I believe and giving this a lot of thought I clearly see how this relates to the 4 Noble Truths and also the 2nd Bodhisattva Vow. Cravings and emotions to me are much like addictions. I can see how this job would be right livelihood. I plan to get a degree in psychology to prepare me for this. Right now the job is not available, but I have been in contact with professionals in this field and should have no problem getting the job. The company will pay for me to get state certified, so I won't worry about that part for now. Also, I will continue my Buddhist studies since this in no way conflicts. I know this may be some time before I can get the job, but I am excited about it. I wanted to reply to this because it reminds me of a very recent observation and a new goal for me. I have been wondering where to go with my career. My new career goal is to be an Addictions Treatment Counselor. I have wanted a job that would relate to what I believe and giving this a lot of thought I clearly see how this relates to the 4 Noble Truths and also the 2nd Bodhisattva Vow. Cravings and emotions to me are much like addictions. I can see how this job would be right livelihood. I plan to get a degree in psychology to prepare me for this. Right now the job is not available, but I have been in contact with professionals in this field and should have no problem getting the job. The company will pay for me to get state certified, so I won’t worry about that part for now. Also, I will continue my Buddhist studies since this in no way conflicts. I know this may be some time before I can get the job, but I am excited about it.

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