My
Dharma friend Cheusa Wend (77) from USA donated this beautiful big nenju (mala/Buddhist
rosary) of around one meter and a half to Amidaji temple Romania in the name of
her late husband Koun Eb Whipple, and her parents Phyllis Latham Stoner and
William Richard Stoner. May all their obstacles be removed and may they create
indestructible connections with Amida Buddha, entrust to Him, say His Name and
wish to be born in His Pure Land!
The
nenju now adorns the hands of the statue of Amida Buddha in the Amidado (Amida
Hall) of Amidaji temple Romania until we decide where to keep it. We intend to
use it in some ceremonies, perhaps in chanting the Nembutsu in a circle, and
other liturgies to express faith in Amida Buddha and our gratitude for being
saved as we are.
As you
might know, in our Amidaji branch of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, the nenju
represents faith in Amida Buddha and the Nembutsu of faith. It shows our
devotion and connection with Him.
Namo Amida
Bu