Please let me know how to join Tzu Chi or Fo Kuang Shan activities, while speaking no Chinese.
Thank you very much, :)!
I am a lapsed “margi” (initiate of Ananda Marga). If you are curious about Ananda Marga, I can take you to their meditation place in Taibei.
Not exactly what you asked for, but it’s in English: 
Dharma Drum Activities (look for “English Meditation Group”).
i know lots of them here in TW, why u wanna know?
[quote=“hypermegaglobal”]Not exactly what you asked for, but it’s in English:
Dharma Drum Activities (look for “English Meditation Group”).[/quote]I can confirm that the Dharma Drum organisation seem to be reputable, following an authentic Buddhist tradition, and they have English classes in Taipei.
Tzu Chi must have some things in English – I’m pretty sure I heard of some foreigners studying at their university in Hualien. Their cable TV channel has an English section every night – firstly some news in English about the organisation’s social and medical activities in Taiwan and elsewhere, then a teaching by master Cheng Yen in Chinese but with English subtitles.
This is the global website – you may find some useful information;
tzuchi.org/global/
[quote=“Juba”]I am a lapsed “margi” (initiate of Ananda Marga). If you are curious about Ananda Marga, I can take you to their meditation place in Taibei.[/quote]I presumed from what the OP wrote that he/she was interested specifically in Buddhist organisations. The Ananda Marga organisation is not Buddhist, although it may interest those who want to learn about meditation for the purposes of relaxation without the specific goals and commitments of the Buddhist path.
several times, during the past years, esp. in the last 6 months, but, none of them give a response that is practical in my case, as i remember it.
And, yes, I do know that global link.
Thank you very much everyone, and can anyone help me to meet one of the members, who speaks English?
I went to Fo Guang Shan in Jan 2005, but did not talk to anyone there about joining, cause I was with a friend who thinks that the concept of karma is the biggest bullshit, … .
Thank you very much, :)!
I suggest that you try to attend one of the Dharma Drum weekly English teachings. I copied this info from the link that hypermegaglobal gave.
**Asia-Taiwan-Dharma Drum International Meditation Group
Nun Chan Monastery (No. 89, Lane 65, Tayeh Road, Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan)
9-12AM Meditation instruction and practice. Master Guoyuen and Master Changwen will
take turns to lead the group meditation, with either Master Guoji or Master Guoqi as assistants.
Fee:Free Mr. Antonio Hsieh
E-mail:contact@ddm.org.tw
TEL:02-28933161 ext.542 or 543
[quote=“joesax”]I suggest that you try to attend one of the Dharma Drum weekly English teachings. I copied this info from the link that hypermegaglobal gave.
**Asia-Taiwan-Dharma Drum International Meditation Group
Nun Chan Monastery (No. 89, Lane 65, Tayeh Road, Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan)
9-12AM Meditation instruction and practice. Master Guoyuen and Master Changwen will
take turns to lead the group meditation, with either Master Guoji or Master Guoqi as assistants.
Fee:Free Mr. Antonio Hsieh
E-mail:contact@ddm.org.tw
TEL:02-28933161 ext.542 or 543[/quote]
I agree with joesax 
. Master Guoyuen speaks good English and is a very friendly and humourous person and a brilliant teacher. New2Commuting, you shouldn’t miss this opportunity!
to be able to arrive there on time.
In my home country, I can spend nights at temples, as long as I donate or help out with the daily chores.
But, maybe this is not how it is conducted in Taiwan?
Cause, his reply includes: we are not a hostel, :D.
Anything nearby where I am?
Thank you in advance, :)!
[quote=“New2Commuting”]I live in Taoyuan, and am too lazy to get up early to be able to arrive there on time.[/quote]A friend of mine often travels to those classes – from Taichung! It may seem difficult to get up early but if you are seriously interested in studying the dharma then a little temporary discomfort will be worth it.
Sorry if this sounds like a lecture but I’m just talking from experience. I used to feel that attending dharma teachings was too much effort sometimes. Now I wish I had attended more.
From a Buddhist point of view, this precious human life, with the opportunity to study and practice the dharma, is a wonderful and rare occurrence.
Or what’s the pinyin, for chikung?
I heard of a free one near Taipei Train Station, the instruction seems to be in Chinese only.
There is a beginner class next week, Thursday: 18:00 to 21:00 .
Anyone would like to join me? Are you bilingual? (I do not speak Chinese.)
Thank you, :)!
Please feel free to e-mail vivavegan at gmx dot de , pls use e-mail, instead of PM, and pls state your ID at forumosa, as well as a picture, so that we can easily recognize each other there, :)! (I am a f, so other females are most welcomed, :)! )