Comments on: INTERVIEW: 2LT Rev. Somya Malasri

By: The U.S. Army Profiles Buddhist Military Chaplain Somya Malasri « Rev. Danny Fisher

Sat, 14 May 2011 19:42:39 +0000

[...] Homepage has a story about my friend and Dharma brother (and our first UWest M.Div. graduate and past interviewee), 1LT Rev. Somya Malasri, and his work as a Buddhist chaplain. Check it [...]

By: daimond

daimond — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:31:07 +0000

weel, my worry maybe would be off. i am worry this chaplaincy would running wild without somebody watch from sangha.

By: My 2010 Vesak Day Talk (VIDEO) « Rev. Danny Fisher

My 2010 Vesak Day Talk (VIDEO) « Rev. Danny Fisher — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:01:18 +0000

[...] delighted to report that it was videotaped (by none other than our first UWest M.Div. graduate and past interviewee, 1LT Rev. Somya Malasri). Take a look [...]

By: Some UWest Announcements « Rev. Danny Fisher

Some UWest Announcements « Rev. Danny Fisher — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:24:32 +0000

[...] (M.Div.) students who are currently Buddhist chaplain candidates in the U.S. military–Somya Malasri, Tommy Nguyen, and Chris Mohr–will be leading a memorial service this Friday for victims of [...]

By: A Photographic Recap of Recent Adventures « Rev. Danny Fisher

A Photographic Recap of Recent Adventures « Rev. Danny Fisher — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:55:49 +0000

[...] left to right: Somya Malasri, Beth Goldring, Helen Hobart, the author, Lori Hefner, Adrean Louise Dills, and Nathaniel [...]

By: Gimmal

Gimmal — Mon, 26 May 2008 06:58:00 +0000

Chaplain Danny, thank you for making this resource available.

I have studied Buddhism, "off and on", since shortly after I first enlisted (US Army, active duty) -- last year, in fact. During the later weeks of basic training, I would attend the informative Soka Gakka Int'l (SGI) services that were being offered, on post -- but I had not been aware of the scarcity of Buddhist chaplains. I suppose that is why SGI is invited to operate those services.

Since then, I have begun to rely on the availability of books via Amazon.com. There is not much of a sense of community, in it, though there be such materials available to study.

Online, I have read[1] that Samurai were inclined to notice the Rinzai traditions of Zen Buddhism, even early on in the formation of Rinzai traditions. and I have read the writings of Samurai giving some regard about Buddhism (and Daoism).

Yagyu Munenori wrote the most profound statement I have seen, to the question of the intersection of warrior's life and buddhism's precepts: Essentially, that while weapons may truly be regarded as instruments of ill omen, but when an evil is complete, it is attacked -- as it must be -- naturally.

If global peace is an ideal, but I am glad to serve while it is not yet a reality :^)> This community makes it easier on the heart and the spirit, to do so.

[1] Wikipedia: Eisai

By: Rocco Blais

Rocco Blais — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:25:00 +0000

Somya,
Hopefully we will meet again soon. Once it gets closer, I would like to know when and where your ordainment ceremony is. I would very much like to attend. You are certainly commended for this long and worth while journey into being the first Buddhist Army Chaplain. Take Care.
Auspiciously,
~ Rocco
RoccoBlais@gmail.com

By: Danny Fisher

Danny Fisher — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:52:00 +0000

Will do. Thank you, sir.

By: Buddhist_philosopher

Buddhist_philosopher — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:02:00 +0000

Hia Danny – Yes, a talk on Buddhist ethics would be great; just give me a couple months or so to really get in to it for a while first. So let’s aim for Sept or Oct if possible

Best, j

By: Danny Fisher

Danny Fisher — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:01:00 +0000

Heya, Justin! So glad you appreciated the interview. I hope you have a productive talk with Somya–I’m sure you will, though, as he’s a terrifically helpful and kind guy.

Speaking of interviews, let’s talk Buddhist ethics sometime, if you’re game.