Introductions

[Enso]

Please take a moment to introduce yourself.

Hi, I am originally from London but I'm now living in the north of Scotland. I have been practising Soto Zen for quite a few years and just recently I've discovered the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.

With gratitude
Gary

[Aindrea]

Hello everyone, I was born and raised in Alaska, but had to move to the lower 48 for a while. Now I'm back up here helping take care of my mom. I just started learning about Buddhism, and have decided Zen Buddhism intrigues me. I hope all of you are enjoying your day,

Andee

[Enso]

Welcome Andee, thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself.
Gassho
Gary

[Jimmyle]

Hello, Mindful Readers,
I've been practicing Soto zen for about seven years, but just recently found Goodreads. I find many types of books - history, fiction, etc. - relevant to zen practice.
Bows,
Jimmyle

[Enso]

Welcome Jimmyle, thanks for joining us. I hope you enjoy Goodreads.
Gassho
Gary

[Enso]

Our little group is growing nicely, if you havn't done so already please take the time to introduce yourselves, check out our sitting group on the Insight Timer app and share our group with your friends.
With gratitude
Gary

[George]

Live in Seattle. Committed to meditating daily about yesterday an half ago. I am absorbing a lot of books, starting from Soto Zen (beginners mind). A lot of skillful means in many traditions.

[Howard]

Hello Mindful Readers,
I have been practicing mindful meditation and awareness for two years and contemplative prayer for a little more than a year. I like the book selections, and was already using insight timer, so I kinda felt at home. I look forward to sharing our common focus.

Antipodes

[Enso]

Welcome guys thanks for joining us.

[Jimmyle]

Welcome, Antipodes. Looking forward to your comments on reads.
Bows,
Jimmyle

[Dominic]

Hello all.

Joining from New York City. Currently reading Pema Chodren's "Coming Closer to Ourselves". Been practicing for almost 2 years.

Bows,

Dominic

[Enso]

Hi Dominic,

Welcome on board, Thanks for joining us.

Best wishes
Gary

[Pippin]

Is this à new book by Ani Pema? She has always been my beloved teacher.

[Pranju]

I am from India. I have been practicing vipassana for the past few years. Hope to get enlightened with good books and discussions in this group

With mindfulness
Pranju

[Enso]

Hi Pranju,
Welcome to group. :-)
Best wishes
Gary

[Pippin]

Hi Pranju, I too practice Vipassana and i am from Connecticut USA. Welcome

[Charleyms]

Hi everyone - I'm writing from icy Alberta in Canada. I look forward to seeing all your reading recommendations. At this point in time, I am re-reading the Sarah Ban Breathnach books, and have Way of the Peaceful Warrior in my TBR pile. In all honesty, I'm more mystery reader than mindfulness reader. My lastest recommendation? The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer.

[Enso]

Hi Charlyms,
Welcome to the group,
Best wishes
Gary

[[deleted user]]

Hello All,
My name is Elsha I live in the USA and have been interested in learning more about Buddhism for a long time. I meditate daily. I look forward to learning from all of you. Where do I find the insight meditation app?

[Enso]

Welcome Elsha,
The Insight Timer app is available on apple or android devices and can be found in their app stores or here https://insighttimer.com/
Best wishes
Gary

[Erin]

Hi all, I live in Vermont, N. USA. I guess I'm currently practicing insight meditation and have been for just over 2 months. I'm on the app daily and welcome making new connections. Best, Erin

[Enso]

Cool welcome to the group Erin.

Best wishes
Gary

[Pippin]

Hi Erin........welcome to the group. Hilary

[John]

Hello, living in NW suburbs of Chicago and been meditating for about five years now. Currently reading Living Zen by Harvey Daiho Hilbert Rosh. Love the Insight Timer App.

John

[Enso]

Welcome John I look forward to sitting with you on Insight Timer.

Best wishes
Gary

[Bill]

Hello, my name is Bill and I am an author and practicing Buddhist. My new book, "Born-Again Buddhist" was inspired by the teachings of Thay (Thich Nhat Hanh). His concept of interbeing has enabled me to alter my perception of past enemies. I enjoy hiking meditation on a daily basis.

Bill
http://about.me/bill.lee_author

[Enso]

Hi Bill,

It's great to have you with us, thanks for joining.
Best wishes

Gary

[Bill]

Thanks, Gary. Your efforts moderating this group is much appreciated.

Bill

[[deleted user]]

Your book sounds interesting. Is it on amazon? It's nice to have you.
Elsha

[Pippin]

Hi Bill.........your book does sound interesting and I too would like to read it...Hilary

[Enso]

I've just checked out Amazon UK and Bill's book is available on Kindle.

[Ashley]

Hello,

I am from Buffalo, New York and moved to NC a few years ago. I have been reading and learning as much as possible about Buddhism and have been meditating now for almost a year after learning about my past life from a spiritual healer and learned I was a Monk and I have finally found out my path in this life and now I understand my life's purpose and can follow my path.

[Enso]

Welcome Ashley, that's an interesting story. Thanks for joining us.

Best wishes
Gary

[Bill]

Hello Elsha, Hilary, and Enso:

Yes, my book is available on Amazon's U.S. and UK sites. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Born-Again-Budd...

Thanks for your interest and much appreciation to Gary for the support.

With Gratitude,

Bill

[Bill]

Welcome, Ashley. Wishing you much peace and wisdom on your spiritual path.

Bill

[Bill]

Hello Everyone,

Since my new book can be downloaded for free today and tomorrow, if any of the members here purchased it (title mentioned in an earlier post), please feel free to contact me. I'll do my best to make it up to you.

Peaceful Breathing,

Bill

[Enso]

That's very kind of you Bill thank you.

[Enso]

Welcome Earl, thank you for taking the time to interoduce yourself, it's great to have you on board.

Best wishes
Enso

[Adrien]

I sat with Joshu Sasaki Roshi long ago, was a lot of fun. I got into all this through music John Cage, a great Zen musician. I have read most of the books of T.D. Suzuki...long ago.

[Mark]

Welcome Adrien. I see you're into Alan Watts as well. He's great. I used to listen to his talks each week on community radio, and I've read a few of his books also.

[Enso]

Wow! 71 members who would've thought we'd grow to that size! It would be great it the new folk would post an introduction, please try and keep the group active guys.
Gassho
Enso

[Andrew]

Hi, my name is Andy Furst. I'm an author, Buddhist teacher, and a technologist. I live just North of Boston and teach primarily Pure Land. I just released my first book - Western Lights: A Collection of Short Essays on Buddhism.

I’ve started work on my next book. The working title is “An Internet Junkies Guide to Enlightenment”. I’m doing some research in the form of a series of very brief, 1 or 2 question surveys. Take the survey and register to receive a free pre-release e-book.

Lately I've been very drawn to Krishnamurti. I'm also thoroughly enjoying "Where the Heart Beats" a John Cage biography, tying together his art career and Buddhism.

[Enso]

Great to have you in the group Andrew, thank you taking the time to introduce yourself.

Best wishes
Enso

[Lisa]

Hi, I am a new member. I started reading about Buddhism, as well as meditating, regularly only a few months ago. But twenty-five years ago or so I was sitting Zazen and before that, reading a lot of Krishnamurti, back in my twenties. This group is the closest I have gotten to a Sangha yet, although I am looking for one in my town. I am looking forward to many interesting exchanges here.

Sincerely,
Doubtful Homemaker

[Enso]

Welcome Lisa, it's great to have you in the group, thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself.

Best wishes
Enso

[Pippin]

Hi Lisa ....doubt is good, it keeps our minds open. Glad you are here. Hilary

[[deleted user]]

Hi everybody,
I live in Brittany, France, and discovered Goodreads recently with the group "Reading peace".
I'm following Thich Nhat Hanh teachings and interested in Zen in general.
Pleased to virtually meet you all.
With a lotus and a smile,
Pascale

[Charles]

Hello all,

My name is Charlie. I live in small town Iowa. Like others I have noticed in the thread, I have had a hard time finding a local Buddhist teacher or community so I have turned to books! I have most enjoyed the writings of Thich Nhat Hanh and His Holiness the Dalai Lama amongst others.

I have only been practicing Buddhism (and very casually so) over the past year to have found that it has helped me become a much calmer and compassionate being. I am hoping to continue on this spiritual journey in order to do the best that I can as a future educator to change the world.

Much love and peace to you all!
Charlie

[Pippin]

Bienvenue Pascale