Introductions

oh and im jewish too

 

Really, thats awesome


I live in Toms River, its about an hour or so north of Atlantic City.

 

hahah well that makes three Jewish kids deeply interested in learning on the subject...whats up my heeb hippies?! i always tell people i'm a JAH- jewish american hebrew , instead of the Jewish American Princess that a lot of girls like to claim they are...anyway, about why I'm here. I am always interested in mind expansion, learning new beliefs and ways to think. I agree with a lot of the Hindu and Buddhist believes, they don't seem that foreign to me because in a way I feel like I was reading the believes I have already formed on my own about life and death. I was looking around the archive, has this been updated recently? Ok, well looking forward to learning about this interesting and unique lifestyle...thanks for putting up all of this information for free, its wonderful!!! peace and love, love and peace

 

I go by Toast and live in the crack-cocaine ridden streets, where I was raised and where I have grown alot of frustrations. The only thing I have found to ease and relieve me of my anxiety is cannabis, yet knowing meditation is another wonderful possibility, I've had no background in it, or anything surrounding it.
The only prior knowledge of Buddhism I acquired is of Karma and Reincarnation. I look forward to learning every aspect of meditation and Buddhism as I can, to help me clear my mind.

 

Hi I'm Jen, and I'm seeking some spiritual truths through the study of different religions and cultures. I was raised in a devout Irish Catholic family and I'm way past ready to find and embrace my own spiritual core. I'm excited to take this journey!

 

Hello, I am Delfynasa. I am interested in Buddhism for several reasons. For one thing practitioners seems to be more at peace with all that goes on around them and I really could use some of that peace. I would like to learn and practice meditation more. And lately the saying "life is suffering" is a daily mantra.
Peace,
delfynasa

 

Hi. I'm Brittany. I've been interested in Buddhism for a few years. The teachings have helped me get through a lot after being addicted to drugs. I am more at peace with myself.

 

I welcome the oppertunity to develop an understanding of Buddhism..

 

Hmmm... this class hasn't been active in ages. I haven't seen a single new post from Shamansun (that's the guy who started this class) in years.

 

maybe we could start it up again ourselves?
Discuss a Buddhist book or topic...
its a thought
peace
Delfynasa

 

Sure thing. I have been thinking about posting some stuff that we might want to discuss. I can't promise being a regular contributor though.

 

Okay, I posted a new thread BUT we won't be able to read it unless it has been approved by the moderator. I'm guessing either Shamansun or a supermod will have to read it first.

 

Hi, everyone. I'm here, because I was recently reading a great book called "The Zen of Eating" and it really made me curious about Buddhist concepts.

 

Hello everyone. You're welcome to call me Sunshine (yes i know its not very original but it stuck with me). I have been a vegetarian for a about two months now. I've had a very mixed up life that has led me to start hearing my sister and mom fighting and my sister going insane in the next room even though I know for a fact she isn't. I was raised one of Jehovah's Witnesses and although I still keep many of the same ideals, the religion just has too many scars for me. I've dabbled in meditation and was apart of my first yule ceremony that brought me closer to spiritual growth. I have to learn on her, because at the moment my family still makes me have to repress any religious questioning for fear of rocking the boat.

 

I am searching for answers to my anxiety; what causes it, what can stop it. Zen and Buddhism are such calming paths, it is only logical that I would be drawn to them. I'm not looking for enlightenment or Buddha status, but relief from the fear that has such a hold on my life. Maybe this is the wrong reason. But I love meditation, it helps a lot. I like what little I know of the teachings of Buddhism and hope to learn more.

Today I purchased a beginners book over Amazon. I cannot wait for it to come in!

Pixie