1) What brings us here

• What motivates and/or inspires you to be a part of this group? 

• What came up for you or stood out for you from the readings on the theme “What brings us here?” (Letter from the Order Members and article by Ruth King).

2) What are we bringing to this moment?

• What concerns or fears (if any) are present for you as this exploration opens?

• If you related to the Mythic Dimension as applied to this context:

  • What is on the edge of your Mandala? inner and outer?

  • What is your point of entry into Mandala?

  • In the Five Buddha Mandala, is there a Buddha-figure whose support you might draw upon as we begin? Why?

3) Creating positive conditions

• What jumped at you and why with the Community Agreements?

• What aspects of the Buddhist Precepts might be important to bear in mind and heart as we start this journey together?

• What would you want your group to know about you so you can more fully participate in this process? (this is also about accessibility and removing barriers to participation).