all about me ...
• iʻm a retired high school teacher (english and photography).
• iʻve been buddhist since high school, but five years ago returned to a regular meditation practice. amazing how much that can help a relationship when both partners meditate. magic!
• iʻm politically un-dogmatic progressive, which i think of as applied loving kindness. i read consortium news and practice bds (boycott, divest, sanction).
• sometimes i exhibit my photography. once i exhibited at one of the national museums in paris. i spend a lot of time planning and working on photographic projects, another aspect of "applied buddhism!"
as for you ...
• you have an established meditation practice.
• you are intelligent, perhaps an artist, a writer or a poet. or perhaps you are a creative gardener!
• you read. you follow current issues such as climate change.
• you have spent part of your life teaching, helping or caring for others.
• you like animals. you donʻt eat them. they like you.
• people sense kindness in you.
• you like to be in nature and to travel.
• youʻre buddhist!
Jock32, 76
currently offline
Scappoose, OR, USA
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About Me
Gender
Male
Orientation
Straight
Height
6'00"
Weight
160 lbs
Hobbies & Interests
writing, travel, reading, photography, gardening, cooking & recipes, baking
Body Type
average, fit, slender
Orientation
Straight
Eye Color
hazel
Hair Color
white / gray
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Relationship
divorced
Have Kids
no - maybe with the right person
Education Level
Master's Degree
Profession
Education / Academic Research, Artistic / Musical
Income level
that's private
Do you smoke?
no - will not date a smoker
Do you drink?
no
I currently live
alone
Socially, I am
shy at first, but warm up quickly, home body, better in small groups
Political Views
socialist, progressive
Food Related
Chinese, Fine Dining, Caribbean, French, Italian, Organic, Mexican, Spicy, Thai, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Japanese
Personality
introvert, intellectual, coffeeholic, artistic, liberal, unconventional
Individuality
artist, beard
Religious Views
Buddhist
I'm looking for
travel companion, romance, relationship, friends only, dating
My Sign
pisces : feb. 19-march 20
Pets
Bird
Gender
Male
Music
Celtic
Hair Style
long hair
Fitness & Sports
cycling, hiking, rowing, walking
Health Related
acupuncture, alternative medicine, western medicine, pro-vaccine, meditation, cancer survivor, herbalism, homeopathy
Languages
French
My Preferred Pronouns
He/Him/His
Social Justice
Feminist Movement Advocate, Death Penalty Intolerant, Immigrant Rights Movement Advocate, LGBTQ Issues Advocate, Nuclear Technology Intolerant, Pro-Choice Advocate, Union Advocate, Vaccination Advocate, Climate Change Believer, Black Lives Matter Advocate
Love Language
Physical Touch, Quality Time
My Photos
My Friends
No Friends Added Yet!
My Groups(8)
Japanese Buddhism
246 membersA group for those who practice Buddhism within Japanese culture, combining teachings of the Buddha with Shinto and traditional beliefs.
Mahayana
218 membersA group for followers of the Mahayana school of Buddhism, a later form of Buddhism emphasizing the Bodhisattva ideal of helping all sentient beings.
Theravada
164 membersA group for followers of the Theravada school of Buddhism, an early form of Buddhism emphasizing spiritual progress & the attainment of nirvana.
Western Buddhism
250 membersA group for those interested in interpretations of Buddhist teachings emphasizing an integration of Buddhist principles into the Western world.
Zen Buddhism
466 membersA group for those who practice the Zen school of Buddhism, a Japanese school which emphasizes meditation and self-reflection.
Vegan
137 membersA group for those who practice the vegan lifestyle, which eliminates all animal products from the diet and lifestyle.
Vegetarian
255 membersA group for those who practice the vegetarian lifestyle, which eliminates all meat products from the diet.
Meditation
599 membersA group for people looking to improve their mental health and well-being through relaxation and calming techniques.
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