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A Christian mystic, Meister Eckhart, once said that if the only prayer we ever said was "thank you" it would be enough. The very same is found in non-theistic Buddhism, in Pure Land Buddhism, with the nembutsu which is simply gratitude. Gratitude in all circumstances, good or bad. How can we ever truly know which is which as Reality unfolds? "The Great Way is not difficult for those without preferences" (The "Hsin Hsin Ming")
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@Grateful4you I slipped into Pure Land many years ago and the Nembutsu ( "namu-amida-butsu" ) has morphed into "thank you, thank you". It permeates our entire being. Some argue about whether it's a mantra or not. I don't really care what it is....😀
Grateful4you · M
@Tariki Re: Thank you, thank you. I have no religion, none whatsoever yet, when I used to hold exercise class for our elders, or our "step down" cardiac units, I would place my palms together in prayer position and bow low before the patients. To me, it was in recognition to the "Higher souls" in front of me. A gesture of respect and honor.
@Grateful4you I'm totally secular. The Pure Land expression of the Dharma has been one of life's blessings. I have "mentors" everywhere.....
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We are Love, Confidence, and Happiness.
Thank you big brother!❤
Thank you big brother!❤
Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
@SW-User 💕💕
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@Butterflykisses24 🥰💕💕🥰
Grateful4you · M
@SW-User Zenni, you left me without a single word. Why? 😥
Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
I like it
Grateful4you · M
@Butterflykisses24 Try repeating this over and over for two weeks straight. It will become embedded and you will feel terrible if you don't do your daily "mantra" I know this because I'm now addicted to GRATITUDE.
Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
@Grateful4you what do you say
Grateful4you · M
LOVE, CONFIDENCE, HAPPINESS!
Gratitude is so vital.
When our perspective changes, it changes our attitude/mindset.
This is the ingredient for transformation.
Thanks for the reminder! 🌼
Hugs, L.
When our perspective changes, it changes our attitude/mindset.
This is the ingredient for transformation.
Thanks for the reminder! 🌼
Hugs, L.
Grateful4you · M
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON Thank you. Transformation is goal number one for me and so many others. I know I speak for Zenni too.
@Grateful4you How did I miss THIS honour? Wow. Thank you so much.
Just seeing it NOW for the first time :D I guess the UNI did know, that I NEED IT NOW!!! (OMG goosebumps!!!! )
Hugs, L.
Just seeing it NOW for the first time :D I guess the UNI did know, that I NEED IT NOW!!! (OMG goosebumps!!!! )
Hugs, L.
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I am grateful for many things nature, dogs, my son, coffee, and chocolate 😊
Grateful4you · M
@SW-User Wonderful to hear. Ironic too since I just mentioned "Fragile" to Zenni.
Peaches · F
I agree! ⭐
Grateful4you · M
@Peaches A kindred soul? Always a nice surprise! Glad you posted. 🥰