I live in Los Angeles, the edge of the western world, yet I have a strong desire to learn as much as I can about eastern thought, particularly Buddhism. I want to learn about the religion and how I can practice as a caucasian male in Los Angeles. Anybody have any suggestions?
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Re: Seeking information
Wed, May 19, 2004 - 10:22 AMYou're in luck. Harvard Professor Diana Eck recently wrote a book on religious pluralism in the United States, and she identifies Los Angeles as the most religiously diverse city in the history of the world.
This is an obvious starting point:
www.google.com/search
The Los Angeles Zen Center is old and established - might be worth checking out. -
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Re: Seeking information
Wed, May 19, 2004 - 10:23 AMAnd here:
www.beliefnet.com/story/3/s...395_1.html
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Thu, May 20, 2004 - 8:59 PMNot sure about Buddhist centers in LA, thought I'm sure they are aplenty, but for Eastern thought and reflection, check out Parahanasa Yogananda's ashrams, which are the homes to the Self-Realization Fellowship - there's one in LA, one in Encinitas, and a few more but I forget where. At the very least, the gardens are beautiful and the teachings are non-denominational.
