[TBYA] March 2012 meeting - Being a Theravada Buddhist in American Schools and Colleges

[Sanda Win]

Meeting date: Saturday 4-6pm, March 3, 2012
Topic: Being a Theravada Buddhist in American Schools and Colleges

Discussion Questions:
1. What are your experiences as a Theravada Buddhist of going to
schools and colleges in the U.S.?
2. What are some preconceived notions of Eastern spirituality or
Buddhism that you encounter in school?
3. What questions do some of your classmates from other religious or
non-religious backgrounds ask about Theravada Buddhism and Theravada
Buddhist cultures, and how do you respond?
4. How do the five precepts come into question sometimes as you
socialize with other American students?
5. Do you learn much about Theravada Buddhism or about Theravada
Buddhist societies in your school /college /university? In what
ways? In what ways not?


Panelists: Eugenia Kaw, Olivia Leong, Teresa Leong, Leo Myo
Location: Room 101, Serramonte Del Rey (former Jefferson High School,
2 blocks above the Serramonte shopping center), 699 Serramonte Blvd,
Daly City, CA
Contact: tbya...@gmail.com

[TBYA Administrator]

Meeting date: Saturday 4-6 pm, March 3, 2012

Topic: Being a Theravada Buddhist in American Schools and Colleges

Discussion Questions:
1. What are your experiences as a Theravada Buddhist of going to
schools and colleges in the U.S.?
2. What are some preconceived notions of Eastern spirituality or
Buddhism that you encounter in school?
3. What questions do some of your classmates from other religious or
non-religious backgrounds ask about Theravada Buddhism and Theravada
Buddhist cultures, and how do you respond?
4. How do the five precepts come into question sometimes as you
socialize with other American students?
5. Do you learn much about Theravada Buddhism or about Theravada

Buddhist societies in your school/college/university? In what ways? In