Buddhism discussion group

zenmandan · Post by **zenmandan** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 12:15 pm

If anyone is interested, I will be holding a discussion group at Borders every other Monday (starting tonight) focusing on Zen Buddhism. Most of the people that have said they are coming are quite new to Zen, and are looking to learn more. Over the next several meetings we'll be looking at the history of Buddhism, meditation techniques, assorted books, assorted web sites, etc. If you've been curious and want to learn more, come on out tonight at 7:30. We'll be in the cafe area. Please reply or PM if you're planning on attending.

I know the big game is tonight, so if you're interested, but just not for tonight, PM me and let me know so I can talk to you before the next meeting.

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 12:23 pm

Damn. I wish this were on Saturday or Sunday. I am SO interested.

poopstains · Post by **poopstains** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:03 pm

This sounds good, I just finishd reading "Wild Ivy:A Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin" for my religion and culture class at Ipfw. It was pretty good. Prior engagements prevent me from coming to your discussions but it sounds cool.

zenmandan · Post by **zenmandan** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:18 pm

Thanks. Perhaps if enough people on here are interested, I can arrange for a second night to do this. I'll wait to see what sort of turnout I get tonight and the next time and go from there. Glad to see some interest.

Al Quandt · Post by **Al Quandt** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:32 pm

Would be there if I was in town, most definatly

Krieves · Post by **Krieves** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:49 pm

My motorcycle needs an oil change and tune up, should I bring it by?

j/k

zenmandan · Post by **zenmandan** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:01 pm

Krieves wrote:My motorcycle needs an oil change and tune up, should I bring it by?

j/k

haha..nice. The group went well tonight. Not a lot of people like expected, being short notice and the big game.

Next one is on for April 16th at 7:30. I'll post again when I have what topics we'll be covering done.

boxcarbooks · Post by **boxcarbooks** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:08 pm

Krieves wrote:My motorcycle needs an oil change and tune up, should I bring it by?

j/k

Dude! Amazing! Hilarious!

=^-..-^= · Post by **=^-..-^=** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:14 pm

Everything is one, so we were all there, even if we weren't. . . . .

Or is it. . . we all weren't there, even if we were?

zenmandan · Post by **zenmandan** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:44 pm

Due to a new conflict in my schedule, the discussion group will no longer be on Monday nights. Since I haven't scheduled a new night yet...those of you who were interested in attending, what nights would be best for you?

=^-..-^= · Post by **=^-..-^=** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:02 am

Doesn't matter. . .reality is an illusion anyway.

Al Quandt · Post by **Al Quandt** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:04 am

I would enjoy a convo on the differences and sims, of Buddhism and Taoism.

zenmandan · Post by **zenmandan** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:21 am

Sorry. Can't help you there. I'm not versed enough in Taoism to go into a discussion like that.

bwohlgemuth · Post by **bwohlgemuth** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:01 pm

You should have been where I just spent the last ten days....

And I am going to do a bit more reading on the topic, but won't join for the moment.