Expert: Justin Choo - 2/15/2008

Question
hi justin i spoke to u a couple of years ago about buddhism. u told me to take a look at buddhanet.net

i recently took a look at it only to find that it has changed completely! what do u make of it? any other websites with good  resources for the aspiring young buddha?

also i find i am one of those who learns better by interacting with people. i live in london. any idea where in london i can go to do this?

i am just starting out on the buddhist path and do not really know that much about it. can u point me in any directions in terms of practice because i believe i am in need of some real spiritual enrichment and fulfillment.

thanks justin

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Answer
Hi Julz,

Welcome back.

Buddhanet is still basically the same.  It is the "Mother of all Buddhist web sites"

If you click here:
http://www.buddhanet.net./wbd/country.php?country_id=76
you will find all the Theravada temples and retreat centres in UK.

You may want to consider these two temples, London Buddhist Vihara and Amaravati.

http://www.londonbuddhistvihara.org/

http://www.amaravati.org/abm/english/int.html
and
http://www.amaravati.org/abmnew/index.php/about_us/getting_here/

Ajahn Sumedho is the most senior Western monk, trained under the Thai forest monk tradition. He is an American and is resident in England.

http://www.amaravati.org/abmnew/index.php/about_us/index/C9

Another sister-centre is :
Cittaviveka
Chithurst Buddhist Monastery
Chithurst (W. Sussex), Petersfield,
Hampshire GU31 5EU

Click here: http://www.cittaviveka.org/

If you wish to surf the net, the following sites are great:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/buddhism..

http://www.bswa.org
This site is in Western Australia where Ajahn Brahmawamso resides. He is an English monk and is a very popular speaker. He is from the same teacher as Ajahn Sumedho.  You can listen to his talk through this site.

http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/
E-Sangha forum.
This is a very active and highly authoritative forum.

http://www.dhammasukha.org
This is also a very active forum, mainly on meditation.

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv
This is a Buddhist news channel, giving latest news in the Buddhist world.

http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/whatbe..
"What Buddhist Believe" by Ven. K Sri Dhammananda. This book explains the Buddhist perspective on life's general questions.
Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda was my revered teacher. His writings have benefitted countless people throughout the world. He had recently passed away (18 Mar 1919 -- 31 Aug 2006)

http://youtube.com/user/dhammatube
Short Buddhist talks


Hope you have a pleasant journey.

Smile from justinchoo :-)