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Myoshin Friedrich Fenzl (Nov 4th 1932 - December 8th 2014) |
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The last photo I took with Myoshin, in 2008 |
Orthodox Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Teachings. Official website of Amidaji temple.
Gratitude
I'm just a bombu, what do I know?
In Amida Buddha's shining Light
My foolishness is exposed,
My blind passions irradiated.
Truly, Amida's Infinite Wisdom
And His Great Compassion
That knows no bounds or limits
Shines on this stumbling fool.
I cling to Amida's sleeve,
Evil karma dogging me
For lifetimes long since passed,
But His gift of Salvation is at hand.
I honor Amida Buddha,
I worship Amida Buddha,
I sing His Holy Name in gratitude
From the depths of my blighted heart.
As I think on Amida's Primal Vow,
I realize that it was made
For me alone, as said Master Shinran,
And as I say now, as well.
Grasped and never to be abandoned
I am in the Orb of Amida's Light,
Saved forever from birth-and-death,
Buddhahood at my final breath!
Namu Amida Butsu
Thank You, Amida Buddha!
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Myoshin Friedrich Fenzl (Nov 4th 1932 - December 8th 2014) |
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The last photo I took with Myoshin, in 2008 |
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(Rev Josho)
2 comentarii:
Dear Josho,
I was so sad to hear of the passing of your dear friend and mentor.
He will be in the Pure Land and will be watching over you and helping sentient beings, and fulfilling his life's purpose and dream.
I hope you find some peace knowing this.
Peace to you my friend.
Gassho, Camille
Thank you, Camille.
I was sad that I did not show enough active gratitude to him, before his passing, for his kindness and support when I was a beginner.
There are many people from my distant or recent past, and also from the very present, which are very helpful and supportive to me. The debt of gratitude we owe to Amida Buddha and our nembutsu friends and teachers is indeed, impossible to calculate....
I personally do not have one personal mentor. In fact, all my nembutsu friends with simple faith, are my mentors and teachers. I often learn from reading or hearing their words of faith.
Namo Amida Butsu
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