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Svadhyaya
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Hello from North Carolina!

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I have been a practicing Buddhist for several years, but always at home since my town has no sangha or temple. This is the first time I have ventured online to find a Buddhist community and I am hoping to learn and gain some new insights. I love to read and practice, but my social experience when it comes to sharing my faith is quite pitiful.

I am happy to be here!
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Greetings Svadhyaya and welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
kind regards,

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Welcome to the Dhamma Wheel! I lived in S. Carolina for 6 years, so I feel you on the lack of a sangha. There's not much in the area, and even less in the Theravada tradition. The internet can be a great spiritual resource to help you on your path, and I wish you the best of luck :smile:
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Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
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Welcome to DhammaWheel! :group:

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Welcome!
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welcome.
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Welcome to the forum.
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Welcome!

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Greetings Svadhyaya,

Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.

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Retro. :)
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