[Fekliopas]

Hi JR,

I think that an offline sangha is an important means of contact and support from other Buddhists, and is preferable to the internet if we can find one, especially as on the internet we never know quite who we're dealing with ! Even just visiting somewhere occasionally can be inspirational if there's nowhere nearby.

However, if that's not possible, and if you're aware of the limitations, then my personal opinion is that an internet sangha such as this one can be very friendly and helpful, together with you possibly listening to selected talks from recognised teachers and studying the suttas.

The good thing about our group here is that we have a space where we can all be relaxed and sharing in our interactions with each other - and nobody is trying to set themselves up as a 'teacher' which can sometimes happen on the internet.


with metta,

A-D