Hello from Shanghai

[shjohnk]

Hello All,

I am from Sydney but I currently live in Shanghai, China. I have been practicing Dharma for about two-and-a-half years, but have had several periods within that time span where my practice tailed off almost totally. But I'm back on the wagon and am seeing excellent fruits from my practioce these days, so am very encouraged. I practice Theravadin Buddhism, but have joined here to learn more about Mahayana. my wife is a practitioner of Chinese 'Pure Land' Buddhism and was the one that introduced me to the dharma . It's my belief that all our paths will lead to the same destination anyway Nice to be here and may you all be happy and well.

John

[Sonrisa]

Hi John!

Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy it here. Even though I practice Mahayana (Pure land to be exact) Buddhism, I am still quite fond of the Theravada path. Whenever I think of it, it makes me feel happy.

Buddhadharma is Buddhadharma.

[Mr. G]

Hi John, welcome. Though I'm a Tibetan Buddhist, my parents are Chinese Pure Land practitioners. When I was younger, I received instructions on Mahasi style vipassana with Dipa Ma's teacher, Ven. Rashtrapal Mahathera in Bodhgaya.

[BFS]