Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center

hello. my name is Elena and i'm not sure how much this forum is used but i figured i'd give it a go. i stumbled onto this site and i wanted to come down and see what it was like at mbmc, but i'm a little nervous. i know literally nothing about buddhism, just that i feel drawn to it. i wish to learn more and to feel some comfort. is the first time you're there scary? is it like diving in head first? should i read up more on things, and what should i read?
thank you so much for listening.

Hi Elena,

Welcome to MBMC Forum.

Please consider my reply as idea sharing, not a guideline to visit Thai Temple.

I'd like to encourage you to visit MBMC when it has public event. For that, you can observe common practices and can familiarize yourself with differences without feeling awkward. Please be open-minded when you are among people from different backgrounds. This will allow you to accept anything as it is without criticism and comparison.

I assure you that you will see many practices that you have never experienced prior to your visit to MBMC. As well, I'd like to encourage you to invite a friend to MBMC with you.

You can find MBMC's events at side menu of index page. This side menu is written in 2 languages, Thai and English. If you need further information, please call MBMC, or you may want to leave your message in this Forum.

And, if you need to ask more about visiting MBMC. Please feel free to ask anything of your concerns in this forum.

Thank you,
FiveAngels

Upcoming event at MBMC is "MBMC Food Fair" on June 20, 2010, starting from 10.00AM to 3.00PM.

For further detail please browse to www.mbmcmichigan.org/

Hope you enjoy the event,
FiveAngels

Elena wrote:
hello. my name is Elena and i'm not sure how much this forum is used but i figured i'd give it a go. i stumbled onto this site and i wanted to come down and see what it was like at mbmc, but i'm a little nervous. i know literally nothing about buddhism, just that i feel drawn to it. i wish to learn more and to feel some comfort. is the first time you're there scary? is it like diving in head first? should i read up more on things, and what should i read?
thank you so much for listening.

I would recommend reading "Mindfulness in Plain English" by Bhante Gunaratana...it will basically tell you everything you need to know in order to get started.

I used to visit the Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center regularly and everyone there was always very friendly and generous.

I highly recommend going.