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My puja is very simple. It consists of a picture of Pema Chodron and a picture of our teacher, Susan. In between the pictures is a candle. I also have written copies of the materials that I recite before and after I meditate. There is one note of whimsy…..a small handmade stuffed batik dyed doll in the image of a peaceful medieval cardinal. He’s holding my husband’s rosary from his Christian past. Since I have my own Christian past, this gentle and serene figurine feels appropriate. (He’s whimsical because if you turn him upside down the artist has given him bare feet….always the unexpected!
Susan-
Is the folder “drag & Drop”?
I keep getting alerts that I don’t have permissions to upload?~Susan per cad
My name is Susan Devillier, and I live in Laurel, Maryland. I am most grateful for my family, (which includes two daughters, their husbands, and my five grandchildren) my friends, and my Buddhist path that continues to teach me about gratefulness. I hope to continue to grow so that I may fully accept what life tosses out to me. This is proving to be quite the challenge!!! My practice is consistent; however, it has varied over the years in content and the way it presents itself…did it happen every day? …heck, no!!!!…but it is truly the best friend I’ve ever had, and everything goes better in my life when I spend time with it.
Important books? …well, the most important magazine article I ever read, was one that introduced me to Susan Piver and the OHP. That one literally changed my life and the lives of my husband and daughter, both of whom are now members of the OHP. But I’m also currently reading a series…25 books so far…where the main character is teaching me about kindness…this imaginary woman is so kind and I find myself reflecting on her actions and noticing how her modeling of kindness reverberates in my life. It’s poignant. But I’ve found for me, whether it be fiction or nonfiction, any book that opens up, a new way of looking at things is my favorite book.
Beloved recordings? I have a few recordings of the voices of much-loved people in my life that have passed. These are incredibly precious although I find I cannot listen to them often…too poignantly painful. But I love music….and listen to all types, depending on my mood. Classical music seems to do the trick for me most times… 🙂
I’m so glad that I’m taking this course, Susan…..and thank you to my Sangha course group as well ! 😊