BUDDHISM

In addition to his role as Professor of English and Philosophy for 12 years, Tysick is an author, interfaith minister, and artist. His formal education includes an M.A. in Literary Theory and a B.A. in English and Fine Art Photography. His other studies include Spiritualism at the historic Morris Pratt Institute in Milwaukee, Kadampa Buddhism under the Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso of Chicago, and Mortuary Science at Wayne State University in Detroit. Tysick collects religious and cultural artifacts. He contends, "my most cherished curios include several first and second class relics of Catholic Saints, a human phalange, paint chips from the room where Poe penned "The Raven," and soil that once surrounded the tomb of Marie LaVeau, Voodoo Queen."

I was born in San Nicolas, Manila, on 23 June 1947. My father is from Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu. My mother is from Binondo, Manila. I am a product of public schools from elementary to high school. Then I entered a private school when I took civil engineering. I completed my engineering course in six-and-a-half years because of my extra-curricular activities. Then just after graduation I worked first as science-book illustrator. After two books I joined Erectors, a large industrial construction company in the 70s. Then I joined Hydro Resources in the construction as of Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija. I was assigned in the concreting of the spillway. Because of my adventurous spirit I went to Marinduque Island to work in the construction of the second expansion of Marcopper, a copper mine, with Commonwealth Pacific (a Canadian site management consultant). After completing the project I decided to try my luck overseas. Then while applying for overseas work (to Saudi Arabia) I started the Plaza of the Philippine Central Bank in Manila. In 1976, Cansult Ltd., a Canadian consultant hired me for the construction of the Storm and Sanitary Sewer of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. After three years I transferred to BBW&P GMBH, a German architectural-landscape design and consulting firm for the Riyadh Diplomatic Project. In 1987 I returned to the Philippines. My most significant accomplishment is the construction of the NAIA Control Tower Complex as the Project Manager because I completed it ahead of time. Now as a retired engineer my activities are taking care of my 7 years old grandson, coaching young kids in baseball and practicing Buddhism.

I like to think I'm incredibly unique and I'm sure you'll never meet another person like me. I like: movies, music, family, friends, summer, Xbox, internet, texting, tattoos, piercings, Buddhism, walking, Monopoly, food, baking, knitting, laughing, hugging, cooking, Christmas, men and women. I dislike: biggots, homophobes, tomatoes, bullshit, drama, body odor, fighting, racism, sexism, whatever is hiding in the dark. I've been told that I'm supportive, hilarious, down to earth and awesome.

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Austin. I am currently majoring in philosophy for a B.A.. I plan on pursing further education and hopefully receiving a Ph.D in philosophy. Much of my life centers around sports. I enjoy wushu, soccer, dragon and lion dancing, and fencing. With whatever time I have left to spar between education and sports I spend cultivating myself through Theravada Buddhism.

My name is Brendan Roman. I'm from Long Island, New York. After completing high school I decided to move up to Buffalo to expand my skills in networking and to acquire a degree in psychology. I am currently majoring in psychology at Buffalo State College, and take great interest in humanities. I am a musician, rapper, poet, and surprisingly enough, take interest in unicycling. My spiritual beliefs revolve vaguely around Buddhism, yet like many other people, my spiritual beliefs have their own unique shape. I am gradually becoming interested in writing and performance poetry, and feel that the internet is a great place to begin.

Morris Sullivan has been a professional writer for more than 15 years, including a four-year stint as a special publications features writer for the Daytona Beach News-Journal. He is also a Buddhist sensei (minister) with the Bright Dawn Institute for American Buddhism and has written and spoken intensively on related topics. He got interested in Buddhism while studying martial arts in the '70s; he now teaches tai chi and qigong.

I was a military broadcast journalist, I have a B.A. in Philosophy, I studied Buddhism since 1998, I studied martial arts, I studied creative writing at a graduate level, I studied web development, web design and I'm working on a M.S. in Software Engineering. I've run with the bulls in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain, I've visited Buddhist Monasteries to chat philosophy with monks and I enjoy a good zip line.

Travis May is a teacher, writer, and editor who currently resides in St. Petersburg, FL. He has a master's degree in English Education from the University of South Florida. Currently, he teaches English as a second language to foreign students and businesspeople at a language center in Tampa. He also teaches classes on mindfulness/awareness meditation and various topics related to Shambhala Buddhism. As part of his role with the Shambhala Meditation Group of St. Petersburg, Travis also has spent several years as the communications liaison where he composed and sent out weekly newsletters and program announcements to an extensive mailing list, as well as created pamphlets, flyers, and advertisements that were displayed at local businesses or in local publications. Travis also is the acting webmaster for this organization's website. In this role he creates content, updates relevant information, and creates program registration pages on an ongoing basis using Adobe Contribute and proprietary database software. In the past he has been contracted to edit screenplays, web content, and currently volunteers as an editor for the Shambhala Times website (shambhalatimes.org). In the past he has also created technical procedural manuals (for the eCampus Helpdesk at AT&T) and participated on a philanthropy board where he helped create and evaluate RFPs, NOFOs, and multi-media ethnographic research. His work towards earning a bachelor's degree in psychology helped him to acquire the skill of creating well-written scientific journal style articles and carrying out scientific research experiments. Travis also has leadership experience in a corporate environment having from 5 to 20 direct reports, experience leading meetings, facilitating discussions, training, and ensuring production goals were met. Travis also currently writes articles for elephantjournal.com, and on his personal blog (travismay108.wordpress.com). In his free time, Travis enjoys reading, writing, medit

I'm a college grad, 2 years out of school and enjoying writing, following the news on issues of religion in society and commenting on it. I have a sizeable library of which I try to read from on a weekly basis and cover a wide array of topics, from Buddhism to philosophy; philosophy of religion to theology. I blog on these issues through Blogspot as well at http://toholdnothing.blogspot.com

Merlyn is a freelance writer, expert advisor for natural health and herbalism and author of three books along the subjects that he writes on. He has been writing and sharing his knowledge about Buddhism, natural living, herbs, homesteading and the martial arts for 22 years now. In 1993 his poetry was chosen by the Poetry Guild to be published in an anthology that was published in both the UK and the USA. In 2010 he was chosen by Who's Who and the National Honor society for his work on natural living/health and the teachings of the Buddha.His writings will both inspire and teach you how you can live a better life.

Despite the fact that I'm only 26, I am somehow capable of emitting the world weary sigh that only someone far older than me should be able to produce. After somehow managing to graduate high school in the Evangelical Vatican of Colorado Springs, I went on to other extreme by attending college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where I learned-among other things-the facets of Buddhism, how to become an expert at World of Warcraft, how to play the piano well enough to not be ridiculed for it, and how to take out a college loan with no idea of how to pay it back. After five years of this I eventually got my incredibly useless bachelor degree in Vocal Performance from CU's school of music-a degree that can apparently get you roles in operas and musicals but-speaking from experience-not a job in any form or retail. As of now I'm a writer and a singer, and suffice to say I'm very good at both.

Toft Hayden is a freelance writer with a passion for literature, art and poetry. His articles cover a broad range of topics from politics to Buddhism.

Merlyn is a practicing Herbalist; he has been practicing and studying Herbs for 21 years. He works independently as an expert adviser on Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, natural parenting, and Buddhism on liveperson.com where he coaches people daily on Herbalism and other natural aspects of life. Merlyn is also an ordained Shikata Zen Buddhist priest and can teach you the ways of Zen. His writing stem out to include all his areas of expertise and this is what he focuses on.

I was born in 1969 in Carlisle, PA. After turning 18, I've spent the majority of that time affiliated with the Army in one form or another. I've been all over the world, and after seeing the suffering of others, converted to Buddhism.

Freelance writer and longtime student of Buddhism and nonprofit professional. As an AC Featured Arts & Entertainment Contributor, she draws on her experience in development and managerial positions with national arts organizations. She has contributed to publications on topics including fine arts and arts and religion, and reported on numerous exhibits and conferences at art institutions worldwide. Prior to Buddhist studies, she did a lot of shopping which informs her work as an AC Featured Shopping & Fashion Contributor. She also uses her experience providing gift selection services for individuals and organizations, as well as insights on flattering styles for older women and finding the best values on eco friendly goods for all consumers.

I am a 20 year old college student with a living background in Buddhism, Punk rock and an avid space enthusiast. Although I am not an expert in any feild of study, I am willing to learn and pass on that information as I get it.

Leigh Ann is a peace-loving, yet politically radical Buddhist eco-type. In 2009 she was ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh into the Order of Interbeing, receiving the dharma name True Mountain of Goodness. She practices with Slowly Ripening Sangha at the Sky Creek Dharma Center. In addition to Buddhism, she has been studying nutrition and alternative medicine for over 10 years. She is an avid gardener of many vegetables and fruits. She lives with her partner and their 3 children in Chico, CA.

I like when someone asked Jiddu Krishnamurti "Who are you?" to which he replied "Who am I is not important because I am nobody. The more important question is - who are you?" Sunshine has been a yoga teacher since 2005 and started practising since 1999. She is a Yoga Alliance Certified instructor as well as a Power Pilates New York certified instructor. More importantly, she considers herself a constant student of Buddhism in the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition under the tutelage of Lama Lobsang Chunzom, descending from a long line of learned Gelugpas including Je Geshe Michael Roach, Je Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Tharchin and His Holiness Trijian Rinpoche. She has had the good fortune to received group initiations from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Professionally, she worked for hotels and spas in the Caribbean, Africa and Central America including Rosewood Little Dix Bay in sunny Virgin Gorda. Currently, Sunshine and husband Glen direct a spa and wellness consulting company in Central America and runs meditation, yoga and vacation retreats from their home in Nicaragua. "I hope to share articles for Associated Content users that may in some way benefit them physically, mentally and most of all to open up to their spiritual lives."

A modern-day mystic and yogi, Eric Putkonen focuses on the "Direct Path" traditions (a.k.a. Pathless Path): Jnana Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, etc. After searching for thirteen years and awakening in 2005, he has made himself available to whomever wished to speak wit

Over 40 years experience in studying and teaching higher consciousness, Buddhism and human postential.

I've studied martial arts for over twelve years with a particular focus on Wing Chun and Preying Mantis as well as the philosophies which shaped them, including Buddhism and Taoism.

Very short...born and raised in Boston MA...served in USAF...Married now for 18 years...one marvelous son who is about to turn 9... Have studied and practiced the dharmavinaya since 1973...continue my academic studies and histories of buddhism (sic) to the present day. Am

writing, vegan cooking, nature, Buddhism, Yoga, Hinduism

As a writer, I'm catching up on my reading of the classics. I write everyday and I'm also an avid student of Nichiren Buddhism.

I am a culinary student who realized my mission and passion after leaving the healthcare field. Creating and working with sauces, but classical and modern thrill me. In my spare time I actively practice/study Nichiren Buddhism as well as write.

Heather is a freelance writer specializing in psychology, yoga, mind/body wellness, cat care, Buddhism and meditation, books and reading, and history (especially Women's History), travel, and local events in the Northern Adirondacks. She is a published novelist in paranormal romance, dark fantasy, erotica and horror. She lives in upstate New York with two very pushy cats and a collection of books that might make a hoarder blush. She enjoys teaching creative writing and constantly learning new things.

Writer/blogger living in Brooklyn NYC. Negril Notes is a blog loosely based on my life and travels to Negril Jamaica. In the fall of 2008 I began work on The Brooklyn Sutras to share my journey as a student of Zen Buddhism.

Jessica,married, SAHM of 4 daughters. Aspiring writer,birth doula intern, postpartum doula,EMT volunteer. Yoga enthusiast and currently studying Buddhism. Book junkie and word lover

As a freelance writer for over 10 years, Gina Fire has produced materials on every subject from Accounting to Zen Buddhism. Her wide range of interests give her a unique perspective on every topic she tackles.

Came up between Baltimore, New York, Madrid, and London. Writer, artist, musician, academe. Concentration in magic matrix established between deconstruction, Buddhism and string theory.