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

    anita

    #439657
    shinnen
    Participant

    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

    #439680
    anita
    Participant

    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

    #439750
    Helcat
    Participant

    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! ❤️🙏

    #439903
    shinnen
    Participant

    Hi,

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

    ….. john

    #439915
    Helcat
    Participant

    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! ❤️🙏

    #439982
    shinnen
    Participant

    Hi Helcat,

    I’m good. No complaints.

    ….. john

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