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JC Ball U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.71 Clarity of Response 9.75 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 45	I have lived and studied as a lay monastic in all of the three major traditions/schools of Buddhism (Theravada, Mahayana and Tibetan/Vajrayana) practicing alongside Bhikku's and studying under Monks such as Ajahn Sumedho and H.E Lopon Tenzin Jigme Rinpoche III. A long-time lay practitioner and student of Buddhism for over 14 years. One must live and experience the Buddha's teachings directly. To understand the teachings only on an intellectual basis is not enough. I am happy to receive any question you have on the vast topic of Buddhism and will endeavor to give you a clear and honest response.
Stuart Resnick Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.96 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 140	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.
Laurie McLauglin U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.82 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 143	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.
Joe McSorley Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.85 Timeliness 9.78 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1278	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.
John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.71 Clarity of Response 9.66 Timeliness 9.63 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 366	I can answer all questions about Advayavada Buddhism, in English, Spanish and Dutch.
Alex Wilding Australia Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.67 Clarity of Response 9.73 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 9.88 Total Questions 269	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.
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 17	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.
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 87	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.
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 1353	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. 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.
Anandapanyo Bhikkhu U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 9.92 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 64	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.
Bodhicitta U.K. On Vacation returns 12/17/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Total Questions 583	I am a life long Buddhist. I have followed a number of schools of Buddhism including Zen, Tibetan Buddhist and Theravada. I also have a post-graduate degree in Buddhism and am a Psychologist. I have taught and practised Buddhism, and Meditation for many years. I am always happy to give a helping hand to other seekers of truth.

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2009-11-20 depression:

Hi K, Don't worry about the name - this site is very careful with privacy, so I don't even know it! I think your instinct is right when you fear that many teachers are "not careful enough when they say

2009-11-20 Karma?:

Hi Nicolaas, I think I have told you before that you should not try to analyze in such details on subjects that have no clear answers. The concept of kamma is one such subject. But just to satisfy

2009-11-19 education in Buddhism:

Buddhism points to the Truth that's already appeared, right in front of us, in this moment. Just now: what do you see, what do you hear, what are you doing? Look to your own just-now experience... that's

2009-11-19 buddhism:

Dear Jaya, "are ALL details of buddha's life historical per say? did the brahma issue or some supernatural stories really happened at all? because i just went to the library and read some british authored

2009-11-18 Tibetan Book of the Dead:

Promoting Buddhism and Meditation Practice - Talks and Teachings Archive http://www.knowbuddhism.info Dear Hussain, Dr. Walter Evans-Wentz made the first translation of the book in 1927. The book