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 Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:47 pm
Hello, I'm Chelsea, call me Violet, I think that name suits me better. I live in Florida, USA, and I'm 13. I recently segregated myself from Catholasizm(can't spell for cheese) because I found I didn't agree with it. I'm currently experimenting with Buddhism(for about a year now) and so far its been great. I'm still new at everything though, and I am a Zen Buddhist. My hobbies are reading and writing, and (involuntarily) school prodgects. sweatdrop I'll do my best.
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:02 pm
Hello! I am Tee, but Mondkindes works for here, I'm a 22 year old college student in the US.
I was a member of this guild way back when Vinyacuwen first started it up, I grew a little tired of Gaia and have been gone for quite a while though; it's awesome to see the guild is still around.
I've been practicing Buddhism for about two years now; I was first introduced to it when a friend started studying it, her comments piqued my interest; I immediately felt at home with the teachings of Buddhism, and from just that first day I knew Buddhism was for me.
I haven't really settled in any school yet, though I find myself drawn to Theravada.
Anyway, I just thought I'd do the polite thing and say hello!
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:13 pm
Mondkindes Hello! I am Tee, but Mondkindes works for here, I'm a 22 year old college student in the US. I was a member of this guild way back when Vinyacuwen first started it up, I grew a little tired of Gaia and have been gone for quite a while though; it's awesome to see the guild is still around. I've been practicing Buddhism for about two years now; I was first introduced to it when a friend started studying it, her comments piqued my interest; I immediately felt at home with the teachings of Buddhism, and from just that first day I knew Buddhism was for me. I haven't really settled in any school yet, though I find myself drawn to Theravada. Anyway, I just thought I'd do the polite thing and say hello! Took you long enough xp . I was trying to contact you to find the pictures for the signatures. I'm glad I found a link to the old thread in Sotek's link list on ED. Glad to have you back. heart
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:20 pm
Akanishi Makoto Mondkindes Hello! I am Tee, but Mondkindes works for here, I'm a 22 year old college student in the US. I was a member of this guild way back when Vinyacuwen first started it up, I grew a little tired of Gaia and have been gone for quite a while though; it's awesome to see the guild is still around. I've been practicing Buddhism for about two years now; I was first introduced to it when a friend started studying it, her comments piqued my interest; I immediately felt at home with the teachings of Buddhism, and from just that first day I knew Buddhism was for me. I haven't really settled in any school yet, though I find myself drawn to Theravada. Anyway, I just thought I'd do the polite thing and say hello! Took you long enough xp . I was trying to contact you to find the pictures for the signatures. I'm glad I found a link to the old thread in Sotek's link list on ED. Glad to have you back. heart Thankyou! I'm glad to be back. I felt badly when I came back and saw that message, you already had found them by that time though.
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 4:58 pm
HI blaugh ! My name is Roberto, I live in Mexico and i found out that cathilizism would not develop my mind and spirit as i would like to, so I was without any believes for a while until my dad told me about this. Now I found that Zen is awesome! I have found peace with buddhism, I can do many things I couldn't do before due my temper. Now, I mixed Zen with Toltequity and I am growing better. Thanks for listening (reading) blaugh
-Muspel
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:07 pm
Oh, me me! ::raises hand::
My name's Sara Black. blaugh I'm 16, and I live in USA, Ohio. My family is Christian, but I abandoned that a long time ago for no particular religion. Then after September 11th for no real reason I started getting interested in Islam, and while I still am, I'm interested in Buddhism too. blaugh I want to learn more about Tibetan Buddhism. eek And that's it..because I'm uninteresting..
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:38 pm
Muspel HI blaugh ! My name is Roberto, I live in Mexico and i found out that cathilizism would not develop my mind and spirit as i would like to, so I was without any believes for a while until my dad told me about this. Now I found that Zen is awesome! I have found peace with buddhism, I can do many things I couldn't do before due my temper. Now, I mixed Zen with Toltequity and I am growing better. Thanks for listening (reading) blaugh -Muspel Keep practicing until it isn't awesome.
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:52 pm
Hello I am John, I am 19 years old, and I am from South Bend, In. I now go to Purdue University, Boiler Up xd , and studying in the liberal arts area. I used to take TKD and now I take Eagle Claw Kung Fu. I grew up in a christian family and I never quite felt right with it. Exspecially after the pastor made disfavorable remarks about other religions while giving a sermon. I was pretty much religionless but still looked at philosphy. I then was interested in martial arts again, thanks to Bruce Lee's philosophy teachings, and was looking into areas bedore I came to Purdue and found the kung fu that I do now. Also for the first semester I took Eastern Religions course in philosophy. That is where I become really interested in Buddhism and wanted to become a Buddhist. Well now its me second semester as a Freshman and I am happy with the A I got in Eastern Religions , but I am busy and don't have too much time to study it further. This is why I joined here so that I could go deeper into my studies of Buddhism from other Buddhist while still being able to do my schoolwork. I am interested in Zen Buddhism specifically, didn't see the martial artist being interested in Zen did ya blaugh , and I would like to take it to another level. Well thats me I guess, hope to have fun on here talking to you guys whee .
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:59 am
My name is Becky, I'm 19, I live near Detroit, MI.
I am not a Buddhist. I am me and I have my own religion made from a mix of many religions. I do have Buddhist beleifs. I joined to merely learn more.
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:19 pm
My real name is Kenyatta Gaines and I am 19 years old. I'm not a Buddhist but a follower Shree. Instead of Buddhism I follow what is called the Five Fold Path (if u don't know what that is go here: Five Fold Path and scroll to the bottom). Nonetheless, I am very interested in learning more on Buddhism and I'm glad to be a member.
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Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 1:58 pm
my name is moniqua and im 18 years old. i was born into catholisism and it never felt real to me... so since i was 14ish ive been dabbling in all kinds of religions learning more to find something that has meaning for me. i joined because i wanted to learn more about being buddhist ... plus i really like meeting new people and sharing views and opinions =)
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Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 6:50 pm
My name is Maggie and I'm a seventeen year old senior in high school. I was raised Catholic and still am forced to attend weekly CCD classes. In the spring I am supposed to get confirmed. While I've stated quite openly that I don't want to be confirmed my parents have told me I should. If anything to not break my grandparent's hearts. I still have yet to make up my mind if I'll go through with the empty actions or not. I'm currently free of religion and living off my own theories. Two of my closer friend are Zen and have encouraged me to learn more about Buddhism, and the more I research the more interested in it I become... so here I am, just looking for more information.
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:34 am
Well, I'll try and follow suit with the others...
As far as names go, Gene is fine. I love music and art in all forms, and I focus mainly on the Mahayana sect. Past? I was raised in New England with a loosely Catholic mother. Fasinated by religion, or perhaps more by piety, but slowly broke away from Christianity in all forms. Grade 5 or 6, I was first exposed to Buddhism. The more I read... I don't know, every word was like... explosive joy. sweatdrop Nothing has ever seemed more true in my life, yet as obvious as something I've been tripping over every day.
This is probably too late, so he may never see it, but Duncan_Idaho: I am nearly bilingual, so if I can ever be of assistance, please let me know.
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:25 am
Hello, I've posted a bit on this guild forum, and thought that before I post anymore I should introduce myself. For the purpose of general information, I will be borrowing Kittyhoot's very nice profile model.
Name: Eric
Age: 24
Nationality: American ( wink Can you believe it?)
Languages spoken: English, German, Spanish, Some Chinese (Mandarin)
Height: 1.7m
Weight: 103kg
Hair: Light-Brown
Eyes: 1 green, 1 brown
Religion: Mahayana Buddhism
Political party: Green Party
Instruments played: Harmonica & Piano
Favourites:
Book - California Sorcery by Ray Bradbury
Film - The Fifth Element
Game: Chess
Author: Robert A. Heinlein
Drink: Warm Tea, with 2 Sweet'N Low's xd
Food: Chicken & Rice Teriyaki
Bands: Nirvana, Foo Fighters
City: St. Augustine, Florida, USA
Country: Holland
Location: The bayside park, behind my old college.
Actor: Tie, Marlon Brando & Dakota Fanning
Composer: Johann Pachelbel
Comedian: Dennis Leary
Colour: Green
Scent: Essence by Axe
Object: My Mala Beads
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 7:02 am
Everyone, glad to have you aboard.
Eric... I'm not sure if you realize it, but you're showing preference, and attachment.
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