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dicksevrens
dicksevrens is a member of The Denton Buddhism Meetup Group
- Member of this Meetup Group since
- April 28, 2008
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- Introduction
- I'm Richard; I live in Old East Dallas (aka Lakewood.) I consider myself a Buddhist but have not found Buddhist sect I feel comfortable in. I'm thinking about doing a Dallas Buddhist meet-up, but I'm not ready to take the plunge yet.
- What sect, if any, do you consider yourself or are interested in?
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My Buddhism is mindfulness meditation-centered, eclectically inspired by Theravada and Zen traditions. I find Jason Siff's translation of the Satipatthana Sutta especially valuable.
- Tell me a little about yourself!
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I'm 71, retired from the aerospace industry. I read poetry and write it, from time to time, and I love to listen to jazz, hard-bop, bebop, the real stuff. I jog 7 to 8 miles a week; my health is good. I support the Dallas Peace Center.
- What is it about Buddhism that really fascinates you?
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The tremendous personal benefits I get from mindfulness meditation and Buddhism's compatibility with the atheistic existentialism to which I've adhered for 52 years.
- How long have you been studying Buddhism?
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Six years. I've been meditating about that long.
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“ I'd like others to join because of this meeting's welcoming, non-sectarian and eclectic style. ”
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“ It challenging subject matter, heady discussions and truth seeking quality. ”
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“ It was a splendid meet-up; six attended; their input will strengthen and deepen my practice. Ditto for June. ”
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