About Me:

I'm 35 in a few weeks (eek), work as a mental health nurse with young people, and have been dipping in and out of Buddhism for the last ten years or so. I used to attend an FWBO centre while I was doing my nurse training in Nottingham, but stopped going after I read some things on the internet that didn't sit right with me. Since then I've found it difficult to meditate, and only reading about Buddhism. Fortunately I do have some spiritual practice - I do yoga most days which helps me to stay grounded and centred. I've been on a few retreats at the Buddhist house in Narborough but not for about five years. I fluctuate between wanting to become a nun and being a hedonist, and as I get older I'm getting increasingly fed up with my chaotic lifestyle and compulsion to create drama in my life just for something to worry about! That just about sums it up!

Faith Background & Affiliation

Between Buddhism and humanism

Occupation or Primary Activity

Mental health nurse

Involvement in Spirituality/Religion

Introduced to Buddhism about ten years ago, have read various books, went to an FWBO group for about five years but left after I read some things on the internet I did not like. Have struggled to meditate since. Still read about Buddhism but feel like I'm a monkey in the forest looking for fruit.

What is your interest in Amida Trust

I enjoyed retreats at the centre in the past, when I lived closer. I have not really found any centres around Oxford that I felt comfortable in. Attended Jamyang Easter retreat (FMPT).

How did you find this web site?

Google

What country are you living in?

UK

What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.

OX3 7NR

Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation

not at the moment

Have you visited

The Buddhist House

What can you offer to other members of this network?

Expertise

What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.

Am interested in art, music and film (and exhibitions, evening classes and cinema). I'm usually drawn to the wierd and the unusual like experimentalism, minimalism in all forms. I like making electronic music on computers, cooking, astrology, and yoga. Occasionally I go belly dancing and I love dancing to good music.