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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Laurie McLauglin U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.78 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 155	I can answer certain questions about the Tibetan Mahayana path as well as many questions about basic Buddhism. If I do not know the answer chances are I can find out very quickly as I live in a Buddhist retreat center.
Judy U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 33	I am more interested in answering questions of practical uses of Buddhist teaching in daily life experiences, of self-improvement/growth, and of overall practices with full awareness meditation.
Numenius U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 4	I can answer any and all questions directly related to the doctrine and metaphysics of earliest Buddhism as found in the pali Nikayas. Specifically my responses will be completely supported by doctrine (the teachings), logical, devoid of any personal conjecture, doxa (opinions), and the most concrete reference for any straightforward query as regards Buddhism by any person who would foremostly request an answer which does not diverge from doctrine itself. All answers will be, most importantly, based upon the presectarian (i.e. before Mahayana, Theravada, Zen, etc. existed) teachings as would formally comprise Buddhism by definition. The Nikayas as put together (no later than) at a period about half way between the death of the Buddha and the accession of Asoka (before 265 B.C.), as such the 5 Nikayas, the earliest existing texts of Buddhism, must have been well known and well established far earlier than generally perceived. Finally proving the majority of the five Nikayas could not have been composed any later than the very earliest portion of the third century B.C.E. To which I am an expert in the arena of the doctrine and metaphysics of earliest Magadha valley (north India) Buddhism.
Stuart Resnick U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.96 Clarity of Response 9.92 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 144	I'm a long-time practitioner in a Korean-style Zen school. I can answer questions regarding Zen, formal sitting meditation, self-inquiry, the practice of "koan" transmission, and offer the particular perspective of this school on the great life questions.
Fahfuen2007 Afghanistan Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.88 Timeliness 9.88 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 94	1) Thai buddhism 2) Thai amulets from Lord buddha, his Thai monks, Jatukam, or other gods 3) Thai occult belief 4) Thai sacred charm items 5) Meaning of Thai tattoo, yantra, mantra, etc.
John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.72 Clarity of Response 9.67 Timeliness 9.64 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 373	I can answer all questions about Advayavada Buddhism, in English, Spanish and Dutch.
Justin Choo Malaysia Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.76 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 1400	When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than a thousand questions since joining this category. You are welcome to try me.
Alex Wilding Australia Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.69 Clarity of Response 9.73 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 9.89 Total Questions 285	I have practiced and studied Tibetan Buddhism in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions since the early 1970s, and have a good knowledge of theory, history and of the struggles of trying to practice the teachings, including meditation, while leading a normal, modern life. I am also available to provide background information for journalists.
Anandapanyo Bhikkhu U.S. On Vacation returns 03/10/2010 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 9.95 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 108	I can answer questions about Buddhist practice, Buddhist understanding and how to apply Buddhism to daily life. I can help analyze Buddhist sayings and teachings. In addition, I can help with questions Buddhism stories, fables and Vinaya(rules). I have meditated for over 10 years and can help you start with meditation. In addition, I can help provide insight into what to do when you feel that you have hit a wall with your meditation. My main area of expertise is how to think in accordance with Sammaditthi (the right view - and number 1 in the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path. If I cannot answer your question, I have many able teachers with over 20 years experience to help me, so chances are I will be able to find an answer for you.
Joe McSorley On Vacation returns 02/26/2010 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.79 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1295	I can answer questions dealing with Taoist philosophy and Zen and not the historicity and religion of Buddhism and its different schools. I studied under Dr. Richard DeMartino and Masao Abe of the Kyoto School of Zen.

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Recent Answers

2010-02-07 Re: Baby Blessings:

Dear Simone, Thank you for the opportunity to answer your questions. When a new baby is born into this world, some parents would already consider that a blessing. Traditionally, Buddhist do not

2010-02-06 possessions:

Hi Ellen, "I was wondering if the idea of non attachment to outcomes and to material possessions is to assist our movement through life." I agree with this statement. "I would like to let even more

2010-02-04 Following Buddhism:

Hi Joshua, Thank you for reading my answers. Actually I refer them as "comments". "Answers" would have a connotation of "This is it!" "Comments" is more realistic, as it allows freedom to accept

2010-02-03 Japanese Buddhism:

1. Buddhism, to me, means life education, rather than a religion per se. 2. I have studied Buddhism for 20 years. I started with Pure Land and then pretty much stay with Zen. However, every method

2010-02-03 Hell reincarnation (memory loss):

Hi Liviu, Welcome back. "Rebirth" is a process, an on-going process, just like the electric current lighting up a bulb. The "bulb" is like the physical body. When this bulb is blown, the current