Lisa McCann's Page

About Me:

I am an academic advisor at Colorado State University, USA. I attend the Longmont, Colorado temple and I'm interested in engaged Buddhism from a Pure Land point of view. I would like to find out more about the Amida Order as well.

Amida Membership

Would like to be a member

Faith Background & Affiliation

Fundamentalist Christian until College, then Episcopalian, Lutheran and Quaker

Occupation or Primary Activity

Advising students, enjoy reading, photography, playing music (piano, whistle, harp) love animals, and I'm also interested in politics (very left-leaning democrat)

Involvement in Spirituality/Religion

Grew up fundamentalist but always knew that I'd change when I got a choice as an adult. Attended Episcopalian services as a college student, happy there--a healing experience. My husband grew up Lutheran; however we decided together to become Quakers and did that for over 10 years before both being drawn to Buddhism. For me, the change to Shin came after reading Unno's "Bits of Rubble into Gold."

What is your interest in Amida Trust

Although I am an American, I would like to be involved in any way that I can, whether that means financial support, occasional visits, and getting the word out here in the U.S.

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.

Fort Colins, Colorado

Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation

Would like a group in my area

Have you visited

None of these

What can you offer to other members of this network?

A place to stay,

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

I have years of clerical expertise and I have been an event organizer for many years.