Nudge - Week 4 - Amida's Light

Nudge - Week 4

Amida's Light

The Light of Amida Buddha is infinite because there is nowhere it does not reach and nothing that it does not penetrate, including the darkest depths of our minds and hearts. This light illuminates the nature of the world and helps us recognize the extent of our profound attachment to our own egos and to the real gulf that, in so many ways, separates us from the Buddha. This light also serves to ferry us safely over the stormy waters of our imperfect existence and to purify us of all the defilements that would ordinarily bar our entry into Nirvana.

From the website Muryoko: Journal of Shin Buddhism http://www.nembutsu.info/primshin.htm by Revs. John Paraskevopoulos and George Gatenby. 

“Although my eyes, blinded by passions, do not see the brilliant light which embraces me, the Great Compassion never tires, always casting its light upon me.”  Shinran Shonin

Let this week's journal page reflect the idea of Amida's Infinite light.

You could use color, an image or words to describe your feelings.

What comes to mind when you think about Amida's infinite light?

Take some time this week an to reflect and create your journal page of Light!

Namo Amida Butsu...

Jishin