how do you practice Theravada Buddhism in your country?
I'd like to hear about your experiences as a practicing Buddhist.. I don't have much sense of how Theravada Buddhism takes form outside of Thailand.
Where do you live? Europe? UK? Burma?
Is there a temple near where you live? A sang ha? A group?
Is there a sitting group? A study group?
Or are you mostly on your own?
What are the challenges?
What drew you to the Theravada tradition? (Or do you mix-and-match?)
How is the level of monasticism, where you practice?
Are you comfortable with that?
What meditation techniques have you been taught?
Here in the U.S., a bunch of liberal hippies claim it as a religion, go to a temple and chant, then go home and do everything they're not supposed to...i.e....alcohol, drugs, sex, violence... It's most hypocrisy here in the states.
I know there is a Theravadin monastery in the UK although I'm not sure where. There are lots of meditation groups and even shrine rooms masquerading as temples, but I wouldn't call them a sang ha (even though they are helpful!).
A few weeks ago, my church invited people from other faiths to
come worship with us. We had Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and
Christians. It was a great opportunity.
One man gave me his business card. It listed Samudrabadra
Buddhist Center. I don't know if that is different than Theravada.
I really have little knowledge of the structure of Buddhism.
I have not visited yet to see what they do. But I shall.
They do have 5 classes each week.
how do you practice Theravada Buddhism in your country?
