FEELING LOST AROUND THE COMMUNITY? Contact our "SANGHA BUDDHIES"
Dear All, and especially New Members,
Are you feeling a little lost wandering the halls of our Forum? Hard to find things? Wondering about some of our activities and how to participate?
Please feel free to contact one or more of the "Sangha Buddhies" volunteers below and they can help. They are older members who are all nice folks, and would like to show you around, help you find things around here, answer basic questions. Always nice to make a new friend or two.
Just drop them a PM any time (links provided):
I am going to ask each of our volunteers to write a few sentences about themself, which I will post.
Onshō (Keith) (Ontario, Canada)
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/member.php?55054-Onsho
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Hello! Im Onshō (they/them). I am a queer, non-binary small town Ontario Canadian. I live in a little old farmhouse with a little dog, a cuddly cat, and my loving partner Tristan. I love exploring the world though traditional cuisine, tending to my veggie garden, going on intimidating hikes and studying Buddhism in front of the fire. Treeleaf has been a incredible addition to my life, everyone is so kind and nurturing. It takes a bit of time to find your way around the Sangha. I am more than happy to help show you around, introduce you, and get you started in the sitting rooms if you would like a little support. You can ask me anything and I’ll see you around the zendo :)
KellyRok (Pennsylvania, USA)
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/memb...12152-KellyRok
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I have been practicing Zen since 2007; but officially joined Treeleaf in 2008. I have held many jobs; but the most important one has been as a stay at home mom to two amazing boys (14 and 16). I enjoy music, reading, and hiking. Treeleaf has always been “here” for me even though my family has moved to 6 different places in the U.S. since my kids were born.
Gassho to All, J
SatTodayLAH
FEELING LOST AROUND THE COMMUNITY? Contact our "SANGHA BUDDHIES"
I’m not sure if here is the right thread to ask this question. Is there a thread for personal ideas, examples and stories of “lend a hand” (LAH)? It seems this would be a great way for people like me (because I’m relatively newish to Treeleaf) to get ideas and it would also be a great way to pat each other on the back and keep LAH vital. The only trick would be to keep it from people trying to one up each other though I don’t think many here would (and would that be such a bad thing if it were kept friendly?)
Thanks,
Tom
LAH Sat
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FEELING LOST AROUND THE COMMUNITY? Contact our "SANGHA BUDDHIES"
For all “channels” in the upper right corner of the pages of “threads” as you say channels, there is a rectangle into which you might type the specific topic of your choice. For example you might type poetry and all threads with poetry will appear. You might types compassion and all threads with Compassion will be listed or Haiku will be listed, and so on. Remember the point of the Forum is direction toward sitting practice. I have been with the Zendo almost 6 years and these are two things I only recently discovered. Thank you for your practice. This tool exists in computer format only.
Gassho
sat
Tai Shi
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FEELING LOST AROUND THE COMMUNITY? Contact our "SANGHA BUDDHIES"
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Originally Posted by
Alina
Hello everyone,
I recently joined Treeleaf so I'm just discovering all the great resources you have here,
and when I saw the book you are reading now at the book club (Zen Teachings in Challenging Times) I ordered it, it should arrive today.
So now I'm wondering how does the book club work, how often do you discuss each chapter,
and can I still join even though I'm arriving a bit late?
Thank you in advance,
Gassho gassho2
Alina
ST
Hi, Alina. I am not entirely familiar with the book club, but, I believe you can simply join in right where the discussion is and can do the previous readings at your pace. Feel free to express your thoughts on the material studied.
You can find each chapter discussed here: https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...TERS-BOOK-CLUB
Fortunately, this time around, the readings come with accompanying live special events, where some of the authors of the essays come and visit us to give lectures and have discussions. You can find the past special events with guests on our Treeleaf Special Events playlist on YouTube, here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...2GezW5aMyym49x
Sorry, everyone, for running a bit long.
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