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finding a teacher/sangha that can answer questions
Hi all, I have been going to a Buddhist Study Group for a few years at our local Unitarian Universalist Church. It is a nice group and in fact I often lead the meditation and discussion. I have very little time to build up a new connection with another group however I have a question about an experience that needs a good teacher. I am not sure if I can just call around to ask to speak to a teacher even though I am not a regular attendee or what is the etiquette of that. I have been to other groups and generally the meditations are very nice and led by someone with experience however they are not always led by someone I think can answer my question, if that makes sense. Even though I have not worked with a sangha consistently I have been meditating for over 20 years (have had kids all this time so it is hard to get involved seriously). So what would you do? call around and make a donation? try to attend many and see if I sense a teacher who can answer my question? And of course I am impatient about all of this, better meditate some more.
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Best,
Abu
http://www.treeleaf.org/aboutreeleaf/
Use the web and find some actual dharma centers that are somewhat close to where you live. Out of this list, see which school resonates with you, and if you are not sure yet, then try to take some time and pay them a visit. You can often arrange a meeting with the resident teacher at most centers. After all, that is what teachers do; teach dharma to those wishing to learn and practice! If you feel it is important at this point in your life, then you must try to overcome obstacles and find a teacher that resonates with you!
No time to waste, so get a plan together. You can do it!
Good luck
Mani
The UU's sound really interesting. I know a number of practitioners of Eastern religions who have joined as much for the fellowship and community, as for anything else. Worth checking out.
Not-teachers are good.
When it comes to questions on the Internet, I think it is the substance of the answer, not the credentials of the answer-er, that counts.