Greetings. I wish to introduce myself as a new subscriber to the Pali group. My name is Hana and I have been practicing meditation in various Buddhist traditions since 1983. In 1999 I took Upasika precepts and am currently considering taking Atta Sila Precepts. I relocated to the Chicago area in 2003 and as yet have not found a Temple to practice in. Currently I am teaching half time and doing some translation work (Chinese and Japanese languages.) I have had the opportunity to do some Sutta study in Mandarin and have been studying Pali by myself. I can read and chant from the romanized script.
Most of my experience with the Sangha has been with Sri Lankan Bikkhus and here in Illinois there is more of a Thai community (and so I have been hesitant about where to go.) I hope to benefit from the teaching and resources available on this site and will contribute as I am able. Thank you for your kind greeting of welcome.
Metta,
Hana Rubens
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