Comments on: Finding new meaning in the nembutsu, part one http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2011/01/05/finding-new-meaning-in-the-nembutsu-part-one/ My life as a father, Buddhist and Japanophile. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:53:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Doug M http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2011/01/05/finding-new-meaning-in-the-nembutsu-part-one/#comment-5177 Doug M Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:15:44 +0000 https://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=10088#comment-5177 Hi guys, Finally back in the US, and settled down a bit...sorry for late reply: <strong>Kyoushin:</strong> Thanks for the good wishes. Love you new blog look and the quotations in particular you selected for that post! <strong>Gary:</strong> I admit I still side with Yin-Shun on many such matters since 1) he is much more contemporary and 2) has an amazing breadth in his teachings. It should be noted that he actually <em>does</em> promote the practice of the nembutsu as a good foundation practice, which calls to mind Honen's approach to integrating other practices after a state of <em>anjin</em> is achieved. Great minds think alike, I guess. <strong>Marcus:</strong> Same here. :) Hi guys,

Finally back in the US, and settled down a bit…sorry for late reply:

Kyoushin: Thanks for the good wishes. Love you new blog look and the quotations in particular you selected for that post!

Gary: I admit I still side with Yin-Shun on many such matters since 1) he is much more contemporary and 2) has an amazing breadth in his teachings. It should be noted that he actually does promote the practice of the nembutsu as a good foundation practice, which calls to mind Honen’s approach to integrating other practices after a state of anjin is achieved. Great minds think alike, I guess.

Marcus: Same here. :)

]]> By: Marcus http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2011/01/05/finding-new-meaning-in-the-nembutsu-part-one/#comment-5167 Marcus Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:05:07 +0000 https://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=10088#comment-5167 All beings, one Buddha-nature! Praise to Amida Buddha! Awakened light and life! Praise to the Bodhisattva! Awakened compassion! _/\_ All beings, one Buddha-nature! Praise to Amida Buddha!
Awakened light and life! Praise to the Bodhisattva! Awakened
compassion! _/\_

]]> By: Gary http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2011/01/05/finding-new-meaning-in-the-nembutsu-part-one/#comment-5165 Gary Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:36:39 +0000 https://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=10088#comment-5165 Hey Doug: Great Post. It's all about the journey. I have a similar feeling with Master Yin-Shun. All of his writings are exactly what my head tells me they should be. Bodhisattva Practice and Wisdom. Down to earth. Appropriate for today, etc. But my heart cries and finds joy in the Nenbutsu-In which I always seem to return. All my best to you and your family. Hey Doug: Great Post. It’s all about the journey. I have a
similar feeling with Master Yin-Shun. All of his writings are
exactly what my head tells me they should be. Bodhisattva Practice
and Wisdom. Down to earth. Appropriate for today, etc. But my heart
cries and finds joy in the Nenbutsu-In which I always seem to
return. All my best to you and your family.

]]> By: Kyōshin http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2011/01/05/finding-new-meaning-in-the-nembutsu-part-one/#comment-5161 Kyōshin Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:48:30 +0000 https://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=10088#comment-5161 Dear Doug, I don't have the words really but just wanted to say that I am happy that you are feeling more settled and positive, and that <a href="http://echoesofthename.net/2009/12/17/what-matters/" rel="nofollow">I can identify with the process of 'reduction' that you describe</a> Namuamidabutsu. Dear Doug, I don’t have the words really but just wanted to
say that I am happy that you are feeling more settled and positive,
and that I can identify with the process of ‘reduction’
that you describe Namuamidabutsu.

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