Article about buddhism and go

[Ryumon]

For the go players here (I know there are a few):

http://www.tricycle.com/feature/the-game-go

Bill Cobb is a very smart guy, but I disagree with a lot of the philosophical points he tries to squeeze into the game.

He wrote a book that is a collection of essays, some of which go into much more detail about these questions:

http://www.mcelhearn.com/the-most-interesting-go-book-ive-ever-read/

It is the most interesting book about go I've ever read, because it doesn't discuss games and moves.

Gassho,

Kirk

[Sekishi]

Thank you for sharing this Kirk. I just ordered a copy of the book and look forward to exploring some of Bill's ruminations in greater detail.

Gassho,
Sekishi

[Myosha]

Thank you.


Gassho,
Myosha

[mark]

Thanks for this. Strangely, I never related go to Buddhist things; this will enrich my enjoyment of the game. M

[Ryumon]

I wonder if we should set up some sort of Treeleaf go event. I haven't played seriously in a while, but I'd be happy to play any Treeleaf members on KGS. I'm around 5-6 kyu.

Gassho,

Kirk

[Sydney]

I wonder if we should set up some sort of Treeleaf go event. I haven't played seriously in a while, but I'd be happy to play any Treeleaf members on KGS. I'm around 5-6 kyu.

Gassho,

Kirk

Since every Go event needs a hands-down loser, I'm in. I'm around 20 kyu. (For people unfamiliar, the higher your kyu number, the worse you suck at Go.)

[Ryumon]

Yes, go rankings go from 30 to 1 kyu, then from 1 to 9 dan.

Gassho,

Kirk


(Posted from my iPhone; please excuse any typos or brevity.)

[Sekishi]

I wonder if we should set up some sort of Treeleaf go event. I haven't played seriously in a while, but I'd be happy to play any Treeleaf members on KGS. I'm around 5-6 kyu.

I would love this! I was around 15kyu when I stopped playing a few years ago. I still think Go is one of humanity's greatest discoveries though.

Anyhow, even if we just met once a month or something to play a few games and kibitz, that would be great. Or once a week? The Teaparty on Sunday, and the Go party on Saturday?

Gassho,
Sekishi

[Ryumon]

Sure, I'd like that. I stopped playing because I got too obsessed by the game, but occasional games with like-minded people would be fun. I'd be more than happy to help you DDKs too. :-)

Tenuki,

Kirk

[Oheso]

I started playing go in college, many years ago. it pretty quickly became a passion and another layer of friendship between me and my best friend.
these days, kono goro wa, I struggle with small-scale go problems on an app on my iphone. thanks for the book recommendation.

gassho,

Robt

[Sekishi]

I'd be more than happy to help you DDKs too. :-)

That would be awesome. I felt pretty stuck in the DDKs when I stopped playing (that isn't why I stopped, just busy with too many responsibilities and hobbies at the time).

Onagashimasu!
Sekishi

[Ryumon]

Well, let's find a time to get a group together. I'm on the UK, so we need to factor in the time difference.

Gassho,
Kirk


(Posted from my iPhone; please excuse any typos or brevity.)