This afternoon I am going to a Unitarian Universalist church to listen to my brother's Buddhist teacher give a talk about compassion and forgiveness. My brother studies two hours away from here at the Jewel Heart Center in Ann Arbor, so it's a big deal that his guru is here in the 'Zoo today.
I can write this here. I don't know how it would be received in some of the more conservative circles I frequent. But then writing about it in those circles gives me more of a chance to love others who are different than I am, and gives them the opportunity to practice loving me.
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4 comments:
Anne,
First, as an Ohio State Buckeye fanatic...I'm so sorry that you have to go to Ann Arbor. :)
It's great that you see your brother as your "brother." How ironic would it be to all religious lables divide us...especially when it comes to listening to a talk on compassion.
Let us know the talk and the experience goes.
Many blessings,
Kevin
Anne - So your brother is a Buddhist? I would love to hear more about your relationship with your brother...none of my siblings share my faith, and it's an interesting journey.
Hi Anne, I didnt know you had a twin. Cool! It would be great if you or he or someone could post here on Buddhists teachings on love and compassion, forgiveness, etc. A friend of mine loaned me a book I am reading "Jesus and Buda"
I love what you said in your last sentence. "A chance to love others who are different than I am and gives them the opportunity to practice loving me...
Peace
Keren
I usually read here without commenting but had to say that you touched on the theme that is currently running through my life, which is loving those that are different than me (i.e. off-the-charts conservative)and how difficult it is to be surrounded by them at my job. I have 40 hour per week training on practicing love. Ick. :)
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