Great Eastern Vintage Somerville — Local services in Somerville

NAM-MYO-HO-RENGE-KYO   Nam comes from the Sanskrit word namas, which was translated in Chinese and Japanese as meaning “to dedicate one’s life.” “Dedication,”when dedicated to this principle, our lives become based on wisdom that perceives that truth and functions in response to any changing circumstance.                                  Myo can be translated as mystic or wonderful, and ho means law. This law is called mystic because it is difficult to comprehend. What exactly is it that is difficult to comprehend? It is the wonder of ordinary people, beset by delusion and suffering, awakening to the fundamental law in their own lives, bringing forth wisdom and compassion and realizing that they are inherently Buddhas able to solve their own problems and those of others. The Mystic Law transforms the life of anyone—even the unhappiest person, at any time and in any circumstances—into a life of supreme happiness.

Renge, meaning lotus blossom, is a metaphor that offers further insight into the qualities of this Mystic Law. The lotus flower is pure and fragrant, unsullied by the muddy water in which it grows. Similarly, the beauty and dignity of our humanity is brought forth amidst the sufferings of daily reality.#boyatribe #samoa #samoan #samoa🇼🇸 #uso #losangeles #carson #blood #bloods...

Shop carefully! They have a nice selection and the staff are AWESOME but the items aren't vetted for accuracy or quality. I found a Miriam Makeba album that I was excited about but it was severely scratched. The staff member very kindly let me try it out on their turntable it sounded as rough as it looked. I ended up purchasing a VHS and, when I got home, realized there was a different tape inside the case. The owner kindly granted me a refund despite that not being their policy. However, this means that they don't check their VHS tapes for correct contents or mold, which could ruin your VHS player. If you don't mind being cautious, it's an ok place and you might...

I have to give a big shout out to Miriam from Great Eastern Clothing in Somerville on Pearl St. She was the PERFECT employee, I couldn’t believe she didn’t own the place the way she approached her job! She showed me around and then made me feel no pressure while I shopped, she was awesome and the owner should consider themselves VERY lucky to have Miriam tending to the store. The shop has some unique items and is well set up, definitely...