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New Blog and Visit to Geordie Land
I was so impressed by these Vox blogs that I've transferred my old blog over; the graphics are lovely. I've just returned from a flying visit to Newcastle upon Tyne, my former home of 8 years. I was on Buddhist duty so didn't have time to catch up with my old dear friends. I accompanied my Buddhist Teacher, Dharmavidya. We stayed at the Amida Sanctuary, Sujatin and Peter's home. Sujatin is a Buddhist Minister in Newcastle and introduced me to Pureland Buddhism over two years ago. She is very dear to me :) On Sunday Dharmavidya, Sujatin and myself travelled to Throssel Hole Abbey, a Zen monastery in Northumberland. It was the festival of their founder, Roshi Jiyu Kennet. The ceremony was beautiful. The Meditation Hall is spectacular there. On Monday, we had a gathering for a Dharma talk by Dharmavidya. Lots of old friends came. It was lovely to see Colin and Eric again, my old Sangha buddies.
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We had an amazing few days, didn't we?
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It was ace to spend time with you again, Sujatin. It was so nice to be in Newcastle again, like old times and new times woven together. We did indeed have an amazing few days. Looking forward to seeing you very soon. Thank you for all your kindness :) Send my love to Peter. Namo Amida Bu x