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Assignment:
The purpose here is simply to discuss or ask anything about Buddhism that has come up for you, whether it's part of our reading material or not.
. Your thoughts and questions about anatman (no self). What are the implications for Buddhist psychology and philosophy? Or perhaps for us personally?
. Buddhist practice. Have you tried meditation and want to share about your experiences, for example? Have you ever participated or observed Buddhist rituals or meditation groups?
. Mahayana Buddhism. Ask or share about Mahayana branches like Zen, Pure Land, Tibetan Buddhism, so-called tantric Buddhism, the Japanese Nichiren sect, or others.
. History of Buddhism. We might not be able to answer every question about Buddhism's spread and development, but I'll try. What else is on your mind?
. Western Buddhism. What kinds of issues are Western Buddhists interested in -- and what parts of Buddhism do they tend to ignore? Can Buddhism be seen as a philosophy rather than a religion? Can one practice another religion such as Christianity simultaneously with Buddhism?