Skeptical Readers of SL
This is where we sit and chat!
Skeptical Readers of SL is the group that I created in Second Life. I’ve posted about it before and you can read a little more about it by clicking here: Skeptical Readers of SL intro.
Basically, the short of it is that while I was beginning my readings on the basics of Buddhism, I really felt like I was lacking a “sounding board” for the questions and thoughts I had as I read. I was (and still am) a member of the Skeptical Buddhists’ Sangha in SL, and thought that it might be a neat idea to try to gather others members of that already-existing group, and possibly recruit other interested parties, who would be interested in investigating the fundamentals of Buddhism from the Skeptical/Secular point of view.
The founders of the Skeptical Buddhists’ Sangha have been very active participants in the group and have supported this endeavor by being present at meetings and answering questions that we beginners have had (*clears throat* sometimes I’m the only beginner there, but hey LOL).
Meetings take place once a week, on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. PST (the time zone under which Second Life operates), and everyone is welcome. The purpose of the discussions is to approach the basics of Buddhism from the Skeptical or Secular point of view. The readings chosen are picked with the intent of fully exploring the fundamentals. We’ve had some really wonderful, rich discussions thanks to the broad range of backgrounds and experiences that participants have. We’ve had as many as around 16 avatars at a meeting, which is wonderful!
To learn more about where we meet, hover over the “Skeptical Readers of SL” link to the left, and choose “Our Haven” from the drop-down menu.
For information about our current topic of discussion hover over the “Skeptical Readers of SL” link to the left and choose “Current Topic of Discussion” from the drop-down menu.
If you’re interested in attending a meeting and already have an account with Second Life, click on the SLURL to visit the Skeptical Readers’ Haven. Feel free to explore what’s there.
If you’re interested but don’t yet have an account, please visit Second Life’s official Web site. There you’ll find information about Second Life, how to get started, and more.
Once you’re in-world, be sure to find me! Ryuko Naminosaki is my avatar’s name. I’m more than happy to ease your transition into SL if you are new to it, and to answer questions about the group and topics of discussion and such.
Hope to see you there!
