well...i thought id let you all know what exciting thing happened to me this evening. i took refuge. this is a concept in buddhism which i guess is a bit like a confirmation or something, its me formally becoming a buddhist. i did this under the instruction of Ringu Tulku Rinpoche who i also took a vow under last year-the bodhissatva vow. although you are meant to have taken refuge first to be able to take this vow he said it was alright and it would come into action when i took refuge. so tonight i killed two birds with one stone or so to speak. it was amazing. basically myself and 3 others sat and recited the refuge prayer together with people who had taken refuge before and were there for support for us.then we each went up to Rinpoche and made him an offering of a Kata-silk scarf with prayer in it- and he took some of our hair(yup i now have half a dread lock!!) and gave us a blessing thread and our new names. so....im uma. i translates as 'middle way'....so yeah...! meant so much to finally take refuge also was very symbolic as the last time sissors touched my hair it was about 4 years ago before i had a shaved head...*grins..* just wanted to share as i feel all calm and serene and madly at peace. namaste in dharma uma x x x
wow amazing... I know you are a realy spiritual person and it is a really special step to take well done, peace and harmony xxxx
congratulations nomy! am very really happy for you what would like us to call you now though, of your many names?
It's good that you've taken another step on your journey, wherever you feel it may be leading you. On a more cosmetic note, did you say that you've shaved all your hair off? I shall shed a tear for your fallen silken strands this night....
after working this hard on me dreadies??? no likely! unless i was to become a nun that is....still possible. but no, he only took a bit of hair from my dreads not the whole lot. so worry not peace poop! thank you everyone else, is was so special, and meant a lot to me. its all come together rather well i think. kelso hunny-you can call me whatever you like.... he he thank you again. with love namaste x x x
