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    Special Thoughts of You

    Dear Sangha,

    Today we celebrated the Solemnity of the Passing of St. Benedict, from the actual date of the feast 21 March, since yesterday was a Sunday. (Ecclesiastical Rules!!!) At the close of the Morning Prayers we have a litany of supplications we pray and the very first one really touched me. I prayed it with all of you especially in mind. It went like this:

    "Look with favor on all who are monks, whether in the East or the West, whether non-Christian
    or Christian, and lead them to yourself."

    I know not everyone in our Sangha are monks, very few probably, but the prayer was made in my mind and heart for all of you. It is interesting that this prayer is made on this special feast of the Father of Western Monasticism. Understand that I did not pray that everyone should become Christian, and the "heart-reading" of this intercession does not say that either. It mentions that we all be lead to yourself, whomever that may be!

    Gassho, with bows

    Kyrill Seishin

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    disastermouse
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    Awesome! Thank you, Kyrillos-Seishan!

    Chet

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    Thank you for those beautiful thoughts Seishin!
    I didn't know that European monasticism was so tolerant... just kidding of course they are... even Jesuits are ... sometimes :lol:

    I feel this prayer has something to do with "our" 4 Bodhisattva vows... isn't?

    Anyway thank you!

    Gassho,
    Luis/jinyu

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    Thank you for your kindness. Gassho Kent

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    Thank you.

    Ron

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyrillos
    Dear Sangha,

    Today we celebrated the Solemnity of the Passing of St. Benedict, form the actual date of the feast 21 March, since yesterday was a Sunday. (Ecclesiastical Rules!!!) At the close of the Morning Prayers we have a litany of supplications we pray and the very first one really touched me. I prayed it with all of you especially in mind. It went like this:

    "Look with favor on all who are monks, whether in the East or the West, whether non-Christian
    or Christian, and lead them to yourself."

    I know not evryone in our Sangha are monks, very few probably, but the prayer was made in my mind and heart for all of you. It is interesting that this prayer is made on this special feast of the Father of Western Monasticism. Understand that I did not pray that everyone should become Christian, and the "heart-reading" of this intercession does not say that either. It mentions that we all be lead to yourself, whomever that may be!

    Gassho, with bows

    Kyrill Seishin
    Thank you, K.

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    Wow...Thank you very much Kyrill Seishin!!
    Very moved!

    Gassho
    Shohei

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    Kind thoughts and appreciation to you Kyrill Seishin.
    gassho Shogen

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    Deep bows and much gratitude to you Seishin...

    Gassho,
    Dosho

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    Brother Seishin ,thank you

    Bows


    Taigu

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    Stephanie
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    Beautiful, thank you

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    Hi.

    _/_
    Thank you.

    Mtfbwy
    Fugen

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    Thank you very much for your prayers. My grand-auntie is a carmelite nun, and although I have many reservations with regards to the geopolitical activities of the catholic church as an organisation, I value the gift of prayer very highly and do believe that one should not confuse the inhabitants of a house with the house itself. Selfless love does not ask for membership cards

    Gassho,

    Hans

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    gassho
    shogyo

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    Hello all,

    Seishin, thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers! It sounds like a beautiful celebration!

    with all my heart,
    Kelly - Jinmei

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    Very Thanks! Gassho, Ann

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    A humble Thank you,

    Gassho,
    Jintai

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