Tell us about yourself - at least 30 words
I am the originator of this project as a forum for my work and that of my friends. I have written a number of books on spiritual, psychological and cultural subjects.
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This is my home. The door is open to all serious seekers. My role is firstly, to cherish and help develop this magical place and the people who come here to partake of its beauty and mystery and, secondly, to develop an international network of people associated with the work and ideas that develop here.
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It was good to be part of the talk and discussion. A unique experience from my kitchen in Tel Aviv as I prepare to fix our family dinne. I look forward to more !
Thank you
Noble practice then: with confidence , at ease. Well centered. With an upaya to suite the person and situation, definitely not merely 方便 approach. But I cheat, for I am reading your book and still grappling with your mention of upaya: I had not dwelled on that one until your message. But I meant Upeksha - perhaps a good concept to associate with noble ?
I am wondering what characters render XinJin and AnJin - perhaps I can then locate the original Chan terms
hoşbulduk, Baruch Hanimza” : both Hebrew and Turkish have developed apt responses to “Welcome”, perhaps each loosely rendered as “glad to be here “ and “Blessed is he/she already there”. Possibly in English that could be “Well Arrived” 。I have yet to find the Buddhist or Chinese response , so 全心欢迎您的回答 (“Whole hearted welcome Your response )
Thank you, I will try to join, at least single days if it's possible. For the next workshops during 2018 in Korea I will work out my attendance in a more relaxed way!
Twice Istarted Italian lessons but could not continue through circomstances. You make me feel wanting to learn it again. Then I could understand one of my favourite films in it's original language!
La meglio gioventù (2003) a film from Marco Tullio Giordana.
Sure David! It was a pleasure to meet you and to have those, always interesting, conversations. Have a good trip back to France. Cheers!
Happy birthday to my wonderful teacher and dearest friend - Namo Amida Bu