NAIKAN & BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY
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From: David Brazier [email protected] Subject: GLOBAL SANGHA NEWSLETTER 20 Date: February 17, 2021 at 5:51 AM To: Carol Corey [email protected] CONTENTS This Newsletter includes New ITZI Supervision Groups Guest speaker: Clark Chilson on Naikan February Upavastha Full Moon Celebration March Vow 22 Seminar Buddhist Psychology Distance Learning in Spanish Wheel of Life seminars All up-coming courses, weekend weekday events Podcast 17 Wednesday 17th February 2021 To submit items for the newsletter, please send them midnight Monday. News and photos are especially welcome, Picture: Winter trees -:- photo by Andrea Bergström Global Sangha Newsletter 20 NAIKAN & BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST GS17 PODCAST GS17 "Bowing in Emptiness" Click the button at the top for the latest podcast. Ru Jing said, "The bower and the bowed to are empty by nature. The heart-to-heart communication is wonderfu inconceivable. Its core is profound and cannot be known." Dogen asked Ru Jing what this meant. Ru Jing replied, "You must know well the importance of heart to heart communication. Without it Buddhas would have appeared and Bodhidharma would not have come to China." In order to avoid misunderstanding, Ru Jing further said, "It is a mistake to think that the sutra teachings are out
Transcript of NAIKAN & BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY
From: David Brazier [email protected]: GLOBAL SANGHA NEWSLETTER 20
Date: February 17, 2021 at 5:51 AMTo: Carol Corey [email protected]
CONTENTSThis Newsletter includes
New ITZI Supervision GroupsGuest speaker: Clark Chilson onNaikanFebruary Upavastha Full MoonCelebrationMarch Vow 22 Seminar Buddhist Psychology DistanceLearning in SpanishWheel of Life seminarsAll up-coming courses, weekend andweekday eventsPodcast 17
Wednesday 17th February 2021
To submit items for the newsletter, please send them bymidnight Monday. News and photos are especiallywelcome,
Picture: Winter trees -:- photo by Andrea Bergström
Global Sangha Newsletter 20
NAIKAN & BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY
PODCAST GS17
PODCAST GS17"Bowing in Emptiness"
Click the button at the top for the latest podcast.
Ru Jing said, "The bower and the bowed to are empty by nature. The heart-to-heart communication is wonderful andinconceivable. Its core is profound and cannot be known."Dogen asked Ru Jing what this meant.Ru Jing replied, "You must know well the importance of heart to heart communication. Without it Buddhas would nothave appeared and Bodhidharma would not have come to China." In order to avoid misunderstanding, Ru Jing further said, "It is a mistake to think that the sutra teachings are outside
In order to avoid misunderstanding, Ru Jing further said, "It is a mistake to think that the sutra teachings are outsideof this ancestral path."Thus, a true bow expresses the fundamental, just as does a sutra and every sutra expresses Buddha's love just asdoes a true bow. Namo Amida Bu..
You can access transcripts and translations (Dutch, Italian, Spanish, and sometimes other languages) of this podcastseries at
https://eleusis.ning.com/notes/GLOBAL_SANGHA_INDEX
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THIS SUNDAYGUEST SPEAKER: CLARK CHILSONSunday 21st February 14.00 (Rome)
We are very fortunate to have Professor Clark Chilson speaking to the Global Sangha about Naikan. Clark Chilson isan associate professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, where he teaches onreligion in Asia and the relationship between Buddhism and psychology. He is the author of Secrecy’s Power: CovertShin Buddhists in Japan and Contradictions of Concealment (2014). He has published many articles on Naikan andspiritual care in Japan. During the 90-minute session, Professor Chilson will invite the Sangha to participate inseveral different Naikan meditative exercises.
Clark'srecentpublica1onsonNaikaninclude,- "How does Wisdom Feel: Insight and Emotion in Naikan Meditation in Japan.” In Capturing the Ineffable: Anthropology of Wisdom, edited by Joseph Alter and Philip Kao, pp.67–81. Toronto: University of Toronto Press,2020.- “Naikan and Psychiatric Medicine: Takemoto Takahiro, Naikan and Medicine.” In Anthology of Buddhism andMedicine: Modern and Contemporary Voices, edited by Pierce Salguero, 189–195 New York: Columbia UniversityPress, 2020. - “Researching Ourselves: Naikan Meditation and Making Diversity Work.” In Diversity Across the Disciplines: Research on People, Policy, Process and Paradigm, edited by Audrey Murrell, Jennifer Petrie-Wyman, andAbdesalam Soudi, pp. 53–65. Information Age Publishing, 2020. - “Naikan’s Path.” In Pure Lands in Asian Texts and Context, edited by Richard Payne and Georgios Halkias, pp. 396–419. Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i Press, 2019. - “Naikan: A Meditation Method and Psychotherapy” In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Religion. Oxford UniversityPress. [9232 words] (Published April 2018).
Zoom entry code:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88426425121Meeting ID: 884 2642 5121
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NEW ITZI GROUPS FOR THERAPISTS & WORKERS USING BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY
"SUPERVISION FROM A BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE"Last year International Zen Therapy Institute started to offer group supervision from a Buddhist psychologyperspective for counsellors and psychotherapists and others using psychological skills in related fields such aschaplains, coaches, carers, doctors, nurses, volunteers, etc. This supervision is now being developed further withtwo new series of group sessions, one specifically for counsellors and psychotherapists only and one for a widerrange of participants. These are supervision groups for reflection upon the work one is doing. The groups areconfidential and involve sharing of case material and examination of personal issues related to the work. If you maybe interested in either of these groups, please e-mail [email protected] fortnightly development group for interpersonal workers will start later this month on Tuesday evenings.The fortnightly supervision group for therapists will start 11th March
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WHEEL OF LIFE TEACHINGSFollowing from the popularity of the Wheel of Life seminar, we are planning a series of classes based on elements ofthe Wheel of life. These will run 14.00-16.30 (Rome) on Saturdays on the following dates. 6th March - Buddha, Yama and the Moon17th April - The Three Poisons15th May - Irene Day - Birth & Rebirth19th June - Karma10th July - Six realmsThis series will probably be followed in the autumn by classes on the skandhas and dependent origination.Join Code will be announced in the week before the meeting. Prior registration is not required.
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PSICOLOGÍA BUDISTA a distanciaUn curso en línea de dos años. Una nueva cohorte está comenzando. Si desea unirse a este grupo, consulte deinmediato. Los participantes reciben extensos materiales de estudio en casa, completan tareas, reciben tutoría einteractúan con otros miembros del grupo de estudio.Para más detalles: Nati Menendez <[email protected]>,
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FACEBOOK ITEM
If you are on Facebook there is a site called "3 a Day" on which one can list 3 things you feel grateful for. You cando it everyday if you like. A good practice and nice to read other people's entries toohttps://www.facebook.com/groups/532986433517485/permalink/1880281355454646/
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Picture: Ancient Dharma library in Korea
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WEEKLY MEETINGSAll times are Rome time zone
MONDAYS - Nembutsu ServiceMonday 2 - 3.30 pm is Nembutsu Service with Vajrapala, Susthama or other Order member. Especially for thosewho have taken refuge or are thinking about taking refuge or want to go deeper in the theme of refugehttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85954136440?pwd=WmRMMllydlQzaWF2Mi9RbFZWTVRRZz09Meeting ID: 859 5413 6440Passcode: 670414
TUESDAYS - Italian Meeting - Incontro Italiano17.30 Dettagli da Angela <[email protected]>
WEDNESDAYS 14:30 On-line Meeting with VajrapalaThis is a meeting of friends of Amida Benelux Sangha - all welcome - see end of newsletter below https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83616599261?pwd=d3QrL1U0RG9RQXJPQU1yTzJkY3FXUT09Meeting ID: 836 1659 9261Passcode: 129104
FRIDAY 09:00 East Sangha Gatheringhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88455022063?pwd=ZEdiclJZOC92a1g2bnZjUTRWYm5EUT09Meeting ID: 884 5502 2063Passcode: 171195
FRIDAY 10:00 Amida Service with Reverend Vajrapala and Koteshwarahttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88455022063?pwd=ZEdiclJZOC92a1g2bnZjUTRWYm5EUT09Meeting ID: 884 5502 2063Passcode: 171195
FRIDAY 20:30 Amida Service led by Reverend Vajrapala and Angela Romanihttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81196810533?pwd=QWxtQ1VXejJMdmo0VDF6aDVTR01BQT09Meeting ID: 811 9681 0533Passcode: 407423
SATURDAY 14.00 Refuge Group. Open to all who have taken refuge.Codes separately notified.
SATURDAY 6th March, 1st May11:00 Zen Therapy Seminarhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83484765888Meeting ID: 834 8476 5888One tap mobile local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc0P1T379c
SATURDAY 20th February, 20th March, 17th April, 15th May19:30 Zen Therapy Seminarhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87560868030Meeting ID: 875 6086 8030One tap mobile local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ky1Zf711X
SUNDAY 11:00 Global Sangha Interest Group
SUNDAY 11:00 Global Sangha Interest GroupPlease note: Sunday 28th meeting will be absorbed by the Upavastha, see belowhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87840519127Meeting ID: 878 4051 9127One tap mobile local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kWbW3Qs0L
THIS SUNDAY ONLY 2pmCLARK CHILSON SEMINARhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88426425121Meeting ID: 884 2642 5121
SUNDAY 20:00 Friendship Group New codehttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89964507213?pwd=azBJeUtvV3BQRE1sUjVUQlNzUnZGdz09Meeting ID: 899 64507213Passcode: 256734
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EVENTS
FEBUARY FULL MOON UPAVASTHA - Koteswara, Vajrapala & Dharmavidya
Saturday-Sunday 27-28 February 2021An on-line retreat, celebration and renewal (approx. times are Rome time zone)
15.00 Assemble15.30 Puja: Nembutsu, Vajrasattva - Koteshwara16:15 Nei Quan Chih Quan,with short Dharma talk - Dharmavidya 17:00 Sharing in Pairs, then Sange (Confession of faults) and Refuge Ceremony (Taking refuge & renewal)18:00 Break18:45 Gathering for sharing19:30 Chanting invocation of Quan Shi Yin: "Om Mani Padme Hum Hrih" into the night until midnight 03.30 Puja: Nembutsu, Vajrasattva- Koteshwara (8am in India)Morning meditation10.00 Service - VajrapalaGathering for sharingEnd before midday
If others would like to add to this programme, especially in the time that is night in Europe, please contact jisshas.
Upavastha signifies the full moon time when the gods come to visit one's home. In Buddhism this is traditionally thetime for confession, contrition and renewal. For those who have taken precepts it is a time to review how well onehas done in the previous month. For those who have taken refuge this is a time to renew. At this time weparticularly invoke Vajrasattva, bodhisattva of purity, and Quan Shi Yin, bodhisattva of compassion. The JanuaryUpavastha was a great success and we are encouraged to make this into a regular sangha event at each full moon. Twenty sangha members from twelve different countries in four continents participated at the January event. Thecloseness brought about by reflecting together through nei quan and sange was deeply appreciated.
Tickets: . https://www.tickettailor.com/events/globalsangha
Future Upavastha:Weekend of 27-28th March (programme to be announced).Monday - Tuesday 26-27th April (programme to be announced).
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VOW 22: SEMINAR ON THE ONE SHEET TESTAMENTSaturday 13th March 11.00-12.30 and repeat 19.30-21.00 (Rome time) by ZoomRichard Ollier, coordinator of the Vow 22 programme at Amida Shu, will teach a lesson on Honen’s IchimaiKishomon (‘One -Sheet Document’), the short text which inspired Dharmavidya’s Summary of Faith and Practice
Kishomon (‘One -Sheet Document’), the short text which inspired Dharmavidya’s Summary of Faith and PracticeEveryone welcome, including present and past Vow 22 students and those who may be interested in taking the Vow22 course in the future – find out what it is like!
This lesson will last 90 minutes and will comprise a lecture, discussion and evaluation of the session by theparticipants: we will feed comments from the evaluation back into our future Vow 22 planning. Honen’s text will bemade available nearer the time. Looking forward to seeing you on one or other of the time slots on March 13 if youare interested!For future reference – it is anticipated that both Dharmavidya and Susthama will also be teaching a ‘live’ sample Vow22 lesson over coming weeks. Details to follow!
Related article: https://eleusis.ning.com/group/global-sangha/forum/topics/vow-22-event
Time: Mar 13, 2021 11:00 AM Romehttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89093749872?pwd=d1djODEwd0dyTmd0Smw2TTJXNWtmUT09Meeting ID: 890 9374 9872Passcode: 054021
Time: 07:30 PM Romehttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83345589552?pwd=V1A1SHArYmhWSTlKQUJpTitXRHRVdz09Meeting ID: 833 4558 9552 Passcode: 903569
EASTER RETREATTRANSMISSION OF SUMMARY OF FAITH & PRACTICE
2-5 April 2021Dharmavidya & Tineke Osterloh
Transmission of the text and direct teaching of the Summary of Faith & Practicehttps://eleusis.ning.com/group/buddhism/forum/topics/summaryA key teaching in Amida Pureland Buddhism
DAY ONE 2-4pm Gathering; Introduction to the teaching; 6-8pm Service & Practice; Dharma TalkDAY TWO 9.30-Noon Service; Practice; Session - Part One 2-4pm Part One (continued); Mondo 6-8pm Part TwoDAY THREE 9.30-Noon Service; Refuge Ceremony; Dharma Talk; Practice 2-4pm Part Three; Mondo 6-8pm Creative WorkshopDAY FOUR 9.30-Noon Part Four 2-4pm Transmission; Final Gathering
Get a ticket at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/globalsangha
Information also athttps://www.tinekeosterloh.com/kurse/summary-of-faith-practice/
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TRANSMISSION OF MIRROR TEACHINGSDharmavidya & Tineke Osterloh
Dharmavidya & Tineke OsterlohThese programmes are based on the bookThe Dark Side of the Mirror: Forgetting the self in Dogen's Genjo Koanhttps://bit.ly/36qc1rr
1st Series: Fully booked. 3 hours per week commencing 8th March Mondays 15.00-18.00 (Rome)
2nd Series: One or two places available. 15.00-18.00 (Romle) September 11, 12, 13, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25;November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; December 4, 5, 6.
3rd Series Places are now available10.00-13.00 (Rome) This series has the same dates as the second seriesContent as per Series one and two.
Apply to Jisshas <[email protected]>, If you have already been allotted a place, you can get your ticket at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/globalsangha
Ticket holders will receive access codes near to the commencement date.
Full details: https://eleusis.ning.com/events/transmission-of-mirror-teachingsandhere: https://www.tinekeosterloh.com/kurse/transmission-of-mirror-teachings/
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Sagonne Castle & reflection, Central France -:- Photo by Dharmavidya
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FROM ZENNEBO SHOKU, DISCIPLE OF HONEN SHONIN
"There is, wrapt up in the six syllables of Namo Amida Buthe very soul of all that Shakyamuni taught during his whole lifetime,
as well as everything for which all Buddhas stand."
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