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Dharmavidya left a comment for Jim Burns"Welcome to our network. Glad you enjoyed my wife's book. Do join
http://amidatrust.ning.com/group/buddistcounsellingandpsychotherapy
and get involved with other members who are interested in Buddhist psychology - there are lots of them. If I…"
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- About Me:
- A student of Zen Buddhism... teacher of Psychology, Teacher Education, Sociology.
Co-Founder of CARE Citizens Advocating Racial Equality
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Born Catholic, non-affiliated with any religion, very engaged spiritually
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Retired Teacher, University Professor
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- Great River Sangha, member
Yearly Zen retreats
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- Your research on the melding of Psychotherapy and Zen
- How did you find this web site?
- Buddhism on the Couch
- What country are you living in?
- United States
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Quincy IL.
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- not at the moment
- Have you visited
- None of these
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- At 16:08 on August 24, 2009, Dharmavidya said…
- Welcome to our network. Glad you enjoyed my wife's book. Do join
http://amidatrust.ning.com/group/buddistcounsellingandpsychotherapy
and get involved with other members who are interested in Buddhist psychology - there are lots of them. If I can help in any way, do message me. Warm wishes - D
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