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November 24, 2024 at 1:58 pm #439656

anita
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You are very welcome, Mahmoud Mazloum, and thank you! Looking forward to growing together..

anita

November 24, 2024 at 4:58 pm #439657

shinnen
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Hi Anita,

Yes, I too have read that shinnen can have several interpretations. At the time of my affirmation, I was told that shinnen means ‘true mind’. According to him ‘shin’ means true or faithful and ‘nen’ refers to state of mind. The full name is actually

Shakushinnen, (the Shaku referring to the ‘orginal’ Buddha Shakyamuni) but I was told not to use the full name, only shinnen, because using the full name would be pretentious/presumptuous, something of that sort, I’m not really clear on that.

Yes, of course, Jodu Shinshu is a Japanese Buddhist sect, but that’s whole other story.

….. john

November 25, 2024 at 11:27 am #439680

anita
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Dear John/ shinnen:

shinnen= true mind, true or faithful as a state of mind. It implies: thinking and feeling in a way that is sincere and not influenced by external pressures or falsehoods, being loyal to one’s principles, being consistent in one’s thoughts and actions (integrity). It highlights the importance of mental clarity and the pursuit of truth.

I very much like your given name. As a matter of fact, the name John, with which you close your posts, is portrayed in the bible as being true, faithful and a man of integrity, who promoted integrity in others. An example of such call for integrity: “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18.

anita

November 28, 2024 at 1:18 pm #439750

Helcat
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Hi Everyone

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for my family (pets included), my friends and my life. Also, for the opportunity to see the world from a new perspective as I watch my son explore it.

Love and best wishes! ❤️🙏

December 3, 2024 at 5:07 pm #439903

shinnen
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Hi,

Yes, indeed, watching your son explore the world would be a real eye opener.

….. john

December 4, 2024 at 1:16 am #439915

Helcat
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Hi John

Thank you for thinking of me. ❤️ It was a rough couple of days. I will definitely write back to you properly soon.

How are you doing?

Love, peace and blessings! ❤️🙏

December 6, 2024 at 8:33 pm #439982

shinnen
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Hi Helcat,

I’m good. No complaints.

….. john

December 7, 2024 at 12:00 am #439984

Helcat
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Hi John

I’m glad to hear that you are well. 😊

Love, peace and blessings! ❤️🙏
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