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Need to be around like minded

snug9snug9
edited August 2010 in Buddhism Basics
Hello I am new to this site and new to Buddhism, I live in Michigan and I am looking to find others like myself and also a temple in which to learn to meditate... I love others and care about this planet... I have always believed in the principles of Buddhism before I knew of Buddhism. I need to get better at practicing Buddhism... So if you are in Michigan and you have some advice for me or some info...I look forward to hearing from you.

Comments

  • aMattaMatt Veteran
    edited August 2010
    Where in Michigan are you?
  • JeffreyJeffrey Veteran
    edited August 2010
    I'm in michigan in GR but there is not too much in my area..
    Jlama
  • MountainsMountains Veteran
    edited August 2010
    Grew up in Plainwell :)
  • snug9snug9
    edited August 2010
    near Saginaw
  • FoibleFullFoibleFull Canada Veteran
    edited August 2010
    Yes, a dharma group is like a breeze on a hot day. And a teacher is like a sprinkler you can run and play under.

    Google dharmanet.com, which lists dharma groups in various locations. There might be one near you. Even if there isn't one in your backyard, you can save up your money and attend weekend teachings from time to time.

    You are fortunate to have Jewel Heart (jewelheart.org) on the other end of the state. Gehlek Rinpoche is a very special teacher, and I know people in both Minneapolis and in Edmonton, Alberta who save up their money and attend weekend retreats in Ann Arbor. I think I heard that there are weekly teachings available on line.

    I can't speak for all dharma groups, but the one's I've attended seem to leave the dharma discussion up to the teacher. Got a question? Ask the teacher. Want to talk about your own practice? Most turn the conversation aside. Took me years to appreciate where they were coming from.
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