Karunadevi

Karunadevi, a practicing Buddhist since the 1980s, shares her journey to the Dharma, including encounters with mystic religions and the challenges of practicing a new tradition in a different culture. She discusses her religious upbringing, the influence of the counterculture movement in California, her experiences living in an alternative community, and reflections on attending an international meeting. The chapter also explores perspectives within the Buddhist community and the importance of friendship and connection in one's practice.