If you want to share a quote from a text or your own views on spirituality, publicise Zen retreats or talks, or ask a question about practice, you came to the right place. More generally, this forum is about spirituality. Unrelated posts are discouraged.

This forum aims to serve the Sangha of the island of Ireland without being affiliated with any particular Zen lineage.

We can share, and by doing so learn from each other and advance in our self-knowledge. As Dogen said, to study Buddhism is to study ourselves. The sharing, however, must be done with respect for each other's viewpoints, and with politeness. Personal attacks are not accepted. Do not write a post as if you are enlightened and know it all.

Messages from new members are subject to approval by the moderator before posting, to prevent spam. Members are usually allowed to post without moderation after one or two valid messages.

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