New Student

[Guest]

Hello, like you, I am a newcomer to the world of Zen Buddhism. You can call me Josh, ShonenYo, or whatever you like.

I've been involved in active zazen, and other Buddhist practises from other sects; I'm coming mostly from the Theravada tradition. I suspect I am not the only one who has reconciled Zen with the teachings of old. I'd say I'm a practical Zen Buddhhist in Theravada theory. I'd like to know if anyone else feels the same way?

Nice meeting you all :mrgreen:

[agata]

Re: New Student

Gassho and welcome on board!

Agata

[Al]

Re: New Student

I'd say I'm a practical Zen Buddhhist in Theravada theory. I'd like to know if anyone else feels the same way?

I'd say that pretty much perfectly describes my practice. Welcome.

[Fuken]

Re: New Student

Hello, like you, I am a newcomer to the world of Zen Buddhism. You can call me Josh, ShonenYo, or whatever you like.

I've been involved in active zazen, and other Buddhist practises from other sects; I'm coming mostly from the Theravada tradition. I suspect I am not the only one who has reconciled Zen with the teachings of old. I'd say I'm a practical Zen Buddhhist in Theravada theory. I'd like to know if anyone else feels the same way?

Nice meeting you all :mrgreen:

Shunryu Suzuki once said of "Soto Zen" :

We are Hiniyana Buddhists with Mahayana minds

I began my study of Buddhism with the Dammapada,
Welcome aboard!

In Gassho,
Jordan

[Shindo]

Re: New Student

Hello & welcome
Best wishes
Jools

[Yugen]

Re: New Student

Welcome! Jump right in, the water's fine!

Alex

[ShonenYo]

Re: New Student

Ah good, I just didn't want angry Buddhists setting themselves on fire because a hybrid joined their forum. :lol: