> Well, yes, it's probably good to get to know people better but
perhaps
> the means by which you do it is important too. Is a
written "survey"
> the best way to do this? To me it sounds like an overly formal,
> structured, and (in my opinion) somewhat intimidating way of going
> about it.
Well, that�s why I am planning to hand out the questionnaire
right after the introductory lecture on Zen Buddhism. Casually, the
instructor should just ask them twenty more minutes in order to fill
out the form. I understand your viewpoint, but I think that, if it is
done in this manner, it will not look so formal.
Probablely, a casual conversation would be a more natural way to
get to know the begginers. The problem is that casual conversation
can not be recorded, and, latter, analysed by other (authorized) Zen
Center members. I believe that, with time, we will be able to gather
a reasonable amount of information regarding our new practioners (who
they are, what are their expectations regarding the zen practice,
etc) and, then, develop strategies that are compatible with this
information.
Regards,
Francisco.
------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~-->
What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater?
Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good!
http://us.click.yahoo.com/WwRTUD/SOnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM
--------------------------------------------------------------------~->
Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action,
Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood
Yahoo! Groups Links
<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/
<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
