hi there

[KristenM]

Hi (again?)
My name is actually Kristen and I am pretty new here. I am completing Ngondro with my Nyingma teachers and group in Santa Cruz, California area. But, I live two hours from there and where I reside there really are no other Buddhists, unfortunately. I'm hoping to find in this forum a group of friendly, inspiring people that I can connect with from my home. I took refuge vows and such years ago, but I am working on being a better practitioner. Less intellectualizing, more internalizing. Perhaps here isn't the place for that, but I am optimistic! Seems like quite a few of you are really quite impressive in your depth of knowledge on all things Dharma related.

best,
tharpa chodron

[Strive]

Thank you for coming to dharmawheel. May the buddhas bless you

[Virgo]

Welcome.

Kevin

[KristenM]

namaste Virgo

[KristenM]

Thank you for coming to dharmawheel. May the buddhas bless you

thanks and nice to meet you

[DNS]

Welcome to DW!

[KristenM]

Welcome to DW!

cheers and btw it's 105 degrees here! which means having a cold one is right up my alley.

[DNS]

Welcome to DW!

cheers and btw it's 105 degrees here! which means having a cold one is right up my alley.

Only 105? We were 114 yesterday, but now it's "cooling" down to 100.

[KristenM]

Welcome to DW!

cheers and btw it's 105 degrees here! which means having a cold one is right up my alley.

Only 105? We were 114 yesterday, but now it's "cooling" down to 100.

Touché. Now that's hot!

[Admin_PC]

Welcome to DharmaWheel!

[KristenM]

Welcome to DharmaWheel!

Thank you, happy to be here.

[philji]

Hi Tharpa. Welcome.

[KristenM]

Hi Tharpa. Welcome.

Hi. Also, for what it's worth I have a degree in Asian Studies with an emphasis on Indian Buddhism from University of Texas in Austin and took two years of Sanskrit. I really don't know much, but the fascination remains one of my greatest passions in life.

[philji]

Hi Tharpa. Welcome.

Hi. Also, for what it's worth I have a degree in Asian Studies with an emphasis on Indian Buddhism from University of Texas in Austin and took two years of Sanskrit. I really don't know much, but the fascination remains one of my greatest passions in life.

I think having this kind of foundation is very useful. My teacher encourages a scholar/ practitioner approach.. although saying that i am not a very theoretical sort of person and enjoy diving into the practice head first!

[KristenM]

Hi Tharpa. Welcome.

Hi. Also, for what it's worth I have a degree in Asian Studies with an emphasis on Indian Buddhism from University of Texas in Austin and took two years of Sanskrit. I really don't know much, but the fascination remains one of my greatest passions in life.

I think having this kind of foundation is very useful. My teacher encourages a scholar/ practitioner approach.. although saying that i am not a very theoretical sort of person and enjoy diving into the practice head first!

let me add that my actual knowledge base is at the most rudimentary level. I should have clarified that. Now, had I continued my education in masters or PhD level, that would be more impressive. I only have a masters in psychology now.

[Lobsang Chojor]

Hello and welcome

I hope you enjoy your time here