So... no one will get offended if I don't prostrate to Buddha the first time I'm there, right?

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They have an e-mail address... I'm going to e-mail a buddhist temple. (Image)

This is one of the hardest things for newcomers. It took me months to get up the courage to call the local temple, and when I finally did, they barely spoke english! How intimidating! All I could get…

Zen is part of the mahayana tradition. It is the most widely practiced form of buddhism in Japan, China, Vietnam, Canada, and the US.

I've found general explanations of the difference between Mahayana and Theraveda Buddhism, but can anyone tell me or point me to material that would explain the difference between these branches and …

I'm interested in finding a nearby.... um, temple? I think I found one about 40 minutes from here, but I don't really know what I'd be getting myself into if I went there. Is Sunday the day Buddhists…

This doesn't really contain any new information, but I do like how it is presented in a plain-english humorous style.

I've been asked about a thousand times in the last few weeks, by friends, family, and acquaintances, the million dollar question:

Can you give me some examples of things that you had issues with or questions about? I haven't read either of those books, but I am fascinated by the topic. I've spoken with Achahn Chuen (the abbot o…