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2 | session_ID | First Name | Last Name | Start Time | End Time | Duration | Gender | How old are you? | Where do you live? | What do you do for a living? | What level of education have you completed? | Have you ever studied Buddhism in an academic setting? | Have you ever studied Buddhism in an academic setting? | Have you ever studied Buddhism in an academic setting? | Have you ever studied Buddhism in an academic setting? | Have you ever studied Buddhism in an academic setting? | What religious affiliation did you have growing up (how were you raised)? | Do you call (label) yourself a "Buddhist"? | For you personally, is Buddhism a religion, philosophy, both, or neither? | If you have a significant other, do they share your interest in/affiliation with Buddhism? | How were you introduced to Buddhism? | Did psychedelic/entheogenic substances such as LSD, psilocybin, or cannabis play any role in your interest in Buddhism? | How long have you been practicing Buddhism? | Do you follow the 5 precepts? | If you could recommend one book related to Buddhist practice or philosophy, what would it be? | Which best describes your interest/affiliation? | How often do you formally meditate? | If you don't have a formal meditation practice, what are your reasons? | If you don't have a formal meditation practice, what are your reasons? | If you don't have a formal meditation practice, what are your reasons? | If you don't have a formal meditation practice, what are your reasons? | If you don't have a formal meditation practice, what are your reasons? | If you don't have a formal meditation practice, what are your reasons? | If you don't have a formal meditation practice, what are your reasons? | If you don't have a formal meditation practice, what are your reasons? | What do you formally meditate on? | How long are your formal meditation sessions? | Have you ever attended an extended meditation retreat? (a weekend or longer) | Do you have an informal (off-cushion) meditative/mindfulness practice? | Do you have a shrine/altar/meditation table in your home? | Do you attend or associate with a physical sangha/meditation center/temple? | Do you have a teacher? | Do you have a literal or figurative interpretation of rebirth? | Describe your diet/eating habits. | Are you chaste/celibate for a reason that relates to Buddhist practice? | Do you drink alcohol? | Do you use cannabis? | Do you use psychedelics (LSD, psilocybin, etc.)? | Do you think that the fifth precept applies to substances beyond alcohol? | How often do you read r/buddhism? | Would you support making r/buddhism "self" posts only to foster more discussion? | How do you feel about memes (advice animals, rage comics, etc) in r/buddhism? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What are your goals/aspirations as they relate to Buddhist philosophy, study, or practice? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | What specific benefits have you noticed that you can confidently attribute to your practice of/interest in Buddhism? | Other: | On a scale of 1-10, how content are you with the current conditions in your mental and physical life? 1 = not content 10 = perfectly content | ||
3 | 10499707 | 2/9/2012 17:52:52 | 2/9/2012 17:55:17 | 0:02:25 | Male | 26 | United States | Marketing | Bachelor's degree | Yes, college | Judaism | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 3-4 years | I do my best | Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha by Daniel Ingram | pragmatic dharma | Once a day | Chair | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Every day | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 10499760 | 2/9/2012 17:54:10 | 2/9/2012 17:58:09 | 0:03:59 | Male | 28 | United States | Computer Industry | Some college | No | Christianity | No | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | humanist | Whenever I feel its necessary | Lying Down | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 10499914 | 2/9/2012 17:58:08 | 2/9/2012 18:08:21 | 0:10:13 | Male | 26 | United States | Student | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Neither | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 6-12 months | I don't make any special effort | Focused and Fearless by Shaila Catherine | theravada | Whenever I feel its necessary | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | Chair | 45 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Literal | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More concentration | Philosophical/academic understanding | Blissful meditative states | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 10499951 | 2/9/2012 17:59:24 | 2/9/2012 18:10:49 | 0:11:25 | Male | 34 | United States | Librarian | Master's degree | Yes, high school | Yes, college | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Sometimes | Both | Family | Yes, they played a big part | 6-10 years | I don't make any special effort | Tsongkhapa's Lam Rim Chen Mo | non-affiliated | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | Yes | Yes, often | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Every day | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 10499965 | 2/9/2012 18:04:00 | 2/9/2012 18:11:39 | 0:07:39 | Male | 19 | United States | Student | Some college | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Yes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 1-2 years | I do my best | scientific | Once a day | Other | Walking | 30 minutes | No | No | Yes | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | No view | Vegetarian | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, daily | Not at all | Yes | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More mindfulness | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 10500005 | 2/9/2012 18:05:14 | 2/9/2012 18:13:30 | 0:08:16 | Male | 31 | Canada | OTHER | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | <6 months | I don't make any special effort | The Way of Zen, by Alan Watts | zen | Whenever I feel its necessary | Other | Other | 10 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Every day | No | I have no opinion | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | More compassion | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 10500220 | 2/9/2012 18:13:25 | 2/9/2012 18:25:26 | 0:12:01 | Male | 22 | United States | Computer Industry | Bachelor's degree | Yes, other | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | Yes, they do | Other | No | 1-2 years | I do my best | The Universe in a Single Atom or Happiness in a Troubled World | secular | A few times a week | Lying Down | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Both | Vegetarian | No | Yes, often | Not at all | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Every day | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Other | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 10500314 | 2/9/2012 18:21:19 | 2/9/2012 18:31:09 | 0:09:50 | Male | 25 | United States | Computer Industry | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I adhere strictly | non-affiliated | Whenever I feel its necessary | Not motivated/too lazy | Don't think it's necessary | Floor | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, rarely | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | Moderators should remove this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 10500325 | 2/9/2012 18:24:58 | 2/9/2012 18:31:57 | 0:06:59 | Male | 58 | United States | Engineering Technician | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Yes, they do | Meditation | No | 6-12 months | I don't make any special effort | How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot | zen | Once a day | Cushion | 45 minutes | Yes, and I completed it | Yes | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Every day | Maybe | I have no opinion | More concentration | More mindfulness | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Lower blood pressure | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 10500347 | 2/9/2012 18:24:02 | 2/9/2012 18:32:42 | 0:08:40 | Male | 24 | United States | Diver | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Philosophy | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a big part | 6-12 months | I don't make any special effort | unsure | Once a day | Cushion | 25 minutes | No | Yes | Yes | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Not at all | Not at all | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Few times a week | Maybe | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 10500350 | 2/9/2012 18:27:41 | 2/9/2012 18:32:57 | 0:05:16 | Male | 28 | United States | Engineering | Bachelor's degree | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | No | Both | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | zen | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not sure what to do | Physical limitations | Other | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not sure | Every day | Maybe | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More compassion | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 10500369 | 2/9/2012 18:26:19 | 2/9/2012 18:33:45 | 0:07:26 | Male | 65 or older | United States | Management Consultant | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Yes | Neither | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 6-10 years | I do my best | DHARMA PATHS,Khenpo Karthar Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life,Vesna Wallace & B. Alan Wallace Great Perfection, Cortland Dahl | mahayana | Twice a day | Other | Walking | 60+ minutes | No | Yes | Yes | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Both | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Every day | Maybe | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 10500383 | 2/9/2012 18:28:17 | 2/9/2012 18:34:37 | 0:06:20 | Male | 28 | United States | Student | Some college | No | Christianity | Not sure | Philosophy | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 6-10 years | I do my best | non-affiliated | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not sure what to do | Floor | 10 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 10500438 | 2/9/2012 18:30:14 | 2/9/2012 18:38:23 | 0:08:09 | Male | 29 | United States | Manager | Bachelor's degree | Yes, college | Christianity | Sometimes | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 6-10 years | I do my best | Old Path, White Clouds: Walking in the footsteps of the Buddha by Thich Nhat Hanh | theravada | Whenever I feel its necessary | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | Floor | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 10500468 | 2/9/2012 18:35:06 | 2/9/2012 18:40:23 | 0:05:17 | Female | 24 | Canada | Student | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Both | No, they don't | School/academic study | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not sure what to do | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | No specific goals/aspirations | Philosophical/academic understanding | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 10500528 | 2/9/2012 18:39:22 | 2/9/2012 18:44:12 | 0:04:50 | Male | 35 | United States | Engineering | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Yes | Neither | Accidentally | Yes, they played a small part | <6 months | I don't make any special effort | unsure | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Other | Other | 60+ minutes | No | Yes | No | Yes, but rarely | No, I don't need/want one | Both | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Few times a week | Maybe | Moderators should allow this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 10500666 | 2/9/2012 18:47:01 | 2/9/2012 18:53:28 | 0:06:27 | Male | 21 | United States | Student | Some college | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | <6 months | I don't make any special effort | unsure | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not sure what to do | Floor | 5 minutes or less | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Not sure | Every day | Maybe | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | No specific benefits | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 10500672 | 2/9/2012 18:47:54 | 2/9/2012 18:53:45 | 0:05:51 | Male | 21 | Netherlands | Student | Some college | Yes, college | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Sometimes | Both | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | Buddhism is not what you think by Steve Hagen. | zen | A few times a week | Not motivated/too lazy | Don't think it's necessary | Chair | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Philosophical/academic understanding | No specific goals/aspirations | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 10500683 | 2/9/2012 18:39:21 | 2/9/2012 18:54:38 | 0:15:17 | Male | 24 | United States | Financial and Investment Manager | Bachelor's degree | Yes, college | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | Yes, they do | Friend | No | 1-2 years | I do my best | zen | Whenever I feel its necessary | Floor | 10 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | Maybe | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 10500685 | 2/9/2012 18:49:41 | 2/9/2012 18:54:46 | 0:05:05 | Male | 38 | United States | Computer Industry | Some college | Yes, college | Christianity | Sometimes | Neither | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 6-10 years | I do my best | tibetan | A few times a week | Other | 15 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | Yes | Both | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Few times a week | Yes | I have no opinion | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 10500695 | 2/9/2012 18:49:38 | 2/9/2012 18:55:20 | 0:05:42 | Female | 25 | United States | Student | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | Meditation | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | I don't time myself | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not sure | Every day | Maybe | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | More compassion | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 10500703 | 2/9/2012 18:50:30 | 2/9/2012 18:55:48 | 0:05:18 | Male | 35 | Germany | Dealer in Oriental Carpets | Master's degree | No | Christianity | No | Philosophy | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 6-12 months | I do my best | thai forest | A few times a week | Cushion | 25 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More compassion | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 10500722 | 2/9/2012 18:46:55 | 2/9/2012 18:56:46 | 0:09:51 | Male | 30 | Austria | Computer Industry | Some college | No | Christianity | Yes | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 10-20 years | I do my best | zen mind beginners mind | zen | Whenever I feel its necessary | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | Yes, but rarely | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | No | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Other | More happiness | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 10500728 | 2/9/2012 18:53:54 | 2/9/2012 18:57:14 | 0:03:20 | Male | 28 | Canada | Teacher | Doctoral degree | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | No | Philosophy | Yes, they do | School/academic study | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | Pali Buddhist Texts: An Introductory Reader and Grammar (Nias Monograph Series, 14) (9780700710683): Rune E. A. Johansson | tibetan | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Other | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Not at all | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | I have no opinion | Philosophical/academic understanding | More happiness | More concentration | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 10500734 | 2/9/2012 18:52:36 | 2/9/2012 18:57:40 | 0:05:04 | Male | 43 | United States | Salesperson | Bachelor's degree | Yes, college | Christianity | Yes | Both | Yes, they do | School/academic study | No | 10-20 years | I do my best | Buddhism, plain and simple | zen | A few times a week | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | 30 minutes | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced suffering | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 10500735 | 2/9/2012 18:50:19 | 2/9/2012 18:57:46 | 0:07:27 | Female | 21 | United States | OTHER | High school diploma | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a big part | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | The Book by Alan Watts | mahayana | A few times a week | Cushion | 30 minutes | No | Yes | Yes | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Every day | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 10500744 | 2/9/2012 18:51:32 | 2/9/2012 18:58:23 | 0:06:51 | Male | 29 | France | Engineering | Master's degree | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | No | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 6-12 months | I don't make any special effort | Cutting through spiritual materialism, Chogyam Trungpa | unsure | Once a day | Cushion | 20 minutes | Yes, and I completed it | Yes | No | Yes, but rarely | No, but I would like one | Both | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, rarely | Not at all | No | Every day | No | Moderators should remove this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More concentration | Philosophical/academic understanding | Blissful meditative states | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | 10500780 | 2/9/2012 18:52:59 | 2/9/2012 19:00:07 | 0:07:08 | Male | 34 | United States | Teacher | Some college | No | Other | Sometimes | Philosophy | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | I don't make any special effort | academic | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | 10 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, often | Not at all | Not sure | Every day | No | I have no opinion | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | No specific goals/aspirations | More mindfulness | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 10500781 | 2/9/2012 18:53:57 | 2/9/2012 19:00:09 | 0:06:12 | Female | 25 | United States | OTHER | Some college | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | Whiskey of the Gods | academic | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Other | Cushion | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Few times a week | Yes | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Improved cognitive function | No specific benefits | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 10500789 | 2/9/2012 18:54:07 | 2/9/2012 19:00:36 | 0:06:29 | Male | 35 | United States | Unemployed | Some college | No | Christianity | No | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 6-10 years | I don't make any special effort | Zen Mind, Beginners Mind by Shunryu Suzuki | non-affiliated | Once a day | Other | Cushion | 25 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Both | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Maybe | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 10500888 | 2/9/2012 19:03:29 | 2/9/2012 19:07:02 | 0:03:33 | Male | 27 | Canada | Project Manager | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Neither | Other | Yes, they played a big part | 6-12 months | I do my best | pragmatic dharma | Once a day | Bench | 20 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | Yes | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Every day | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | More happiness | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 10500897 | 2/9/2012 19:01:14 | 2/9/2012 19:07:15 | 0:06:01 | Male | 26 | United States | OTHER | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 3-4 years | I do my best | Buddhism: Plain and Simple | humanist | Whenever I feel its necessary | Don't have the time | Floor | 5 minutes or less | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | No | Every day | No | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 10500923 | 2/9/2012 19:03:02 | 2/9/2012 19:09:03 | 0:06:01 | Male | 27 | United States | Librarian | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Neither | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a big part | 1-2 years | I don't make any special effort | Against the Stream by Noah Levine | zen | Whenever I feel its necessary | Too difficult | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | Don't think it's necessary | Physical limitations | Cushion | 20 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, daily | Not at all | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More compassion | Reduced suffering is a big one for me. The first noble truth rang very true to me, and got me interested in Buddhism. | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More concentration | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 10500929 | 2/9/2012 19:02:19 | 2/9/2012 19:09:29 | 0:07:10 | Male | 28 | Canada | Computer Industry | Master's degree | No | Christianity | Yes | Both | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 3-4 years | I adhere strictly | theravada | Whenever I feel its necessary | Cushion | 20 minutes | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Vegan | Yes | Not at all | Yes, rarely | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | No specific goals/aspirations | Other | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Other | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
37 | 10500939 | 2/9/2012 19:05:32 | 2/9/2012 19:09:50 | 0:04:18 | Male | 24 | United States | Law | Bachelor's degree | No | Hinduism | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 3-4 years | I don't make any special effort | Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind | zen | A few times a week | Other | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | No | Moderators should allow this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | Blissful meditative states | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 10500941 | 2/9/2012 18:52:43 | 2/9/2012 19:09:56 | 0:17:13 | Male | 35 | United States | Draughtsman | Some college | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | zen | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | Physical limitations | Cushion | 20 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Yes | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | More happiness | Reduced suffering | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 10500975 | 2/9/2012 19:03:26 | 2/9/2012 19:12:04 | 0:08:38 | Male | 30 | Canada | Quality Control Inspector | Some college | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Yes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Accidentally | Yes, they played a big part | 6-10 years | I do my best | Compass of Zen | zen | A few times a week | Walking | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, but I would like one | Both | Omnivore (including carnivore) | Yes | Yes, but rarely | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Improved cognitive function | Other | Ultimately no goal, however | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 10500981 | 2/9/2012 19:03:25 | 2/9/2012 19:12:22 | 0:08:57 | Male | 41 | United States | Database Administrator | Master's degree | No | Christianity | Yes | Neither | No, they don't | Accidentally | Yes, they played a small part | 10-20 years | I do my best | Tibetan book of living and dying | vajrayana | Once a day | Cushion | 45 minutes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes, sometimes | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Yes | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 10500989 | 2/9/2012 19:03:44 | 2/9/2012 19:12:39 | 0:08:55 | Male | 28 | United States | Data Capturer | Some high school | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a big part | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | Charlotte Joko Beck - Everyday Zen | zen | Whenever I feel its necessary | Don't have the time | Cushion | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, rarely | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Few times a week | No | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Blissful meditative states | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 10500995 | 2/9/2012 19:02:29 | 2/9/2012 19:13:03 | 0:10:34 | Male | 38 | United States | OTHER | Bachelor's degree | Yes, college | Christianity | Sometimes | Neither | No, they don't | Friend | Yes, they played a big part | 3-4 years | I don't make any special effort | Most anything by Dogen, anything by D. Katagiri as well as anything by S. Suzuki. | zen | A few times a week | Cushion | 20 minutes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes, but rarely | Yes | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | No specific goals/aspirations | Other | Hi | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | No specific benefits | Other | I am process oriented and though I appear to work towards 'enlightenment' I have no true desire to achieve it, or maybe I do, but I don't act o n it and instead focus my energies on the process and daily practice. | 8 | |||||||||||||||
43 | 10500996 | 2/9/2012 19:07:20 | 2/9/2012 19:13:07 | 0:05:47 | Male | 31 | United States | Computer Industry | High school diploma | No | Christianity | Yes | Philosophy | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way (Garfield translation) | madhyamaka | Whenever I feel its necessary | Too difficult | Floor | I don't time myself | No | No | No | Yes, but rarely | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Not at all | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | No | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | More acceptance/equanimity | Philosophical/academic understanding | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 10501000 | 2/9/2012 19:07:00 | 2/9/2012 19:13:19 | 0:06:19 | Male | 31 | Canada | Unemployed | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Religion | Yes, they do | Accidentally | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | Siddharta | unsure | A few times a week | Not sure what to do | Not motivated/too lazy | Physical limitations | Cushion | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | Yes, sometimes | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 10501033 | 2/9/2012 19:09:45 | 2/9/2012 19:15:33 | 0:05:48 | Male | 34 | United States | Geographer | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a big part | 6-12 months | I do my best | zen | A few times a week | Not motivated/too lazy | Don't think it's necessary | Lying Down | 20 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Few times a week | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 10501036 | 2/9/2012 19:09:28 | 2/9/2012 19:15:36 | 0:06:08 | Male | 22 | United States | Student | Some college | No | Christianity | Yes | Both | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a big part | 3-4 years | I do my best | Whenever I feel its necessary | Floor | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Vegetarian | Yes | Yes, sometimes | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Every day | No | Moderators should remove this type of content | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | 10501037 | 2/9/2012 19:06:56 | 2/9/2012 19:15:57 | 0:09:01 | Female | 20 | United States | Agriculture | Some college | Yes, high school | Christianity | Yes | Both | No, they don't | School/academic study | No | 6-12 months | I do my best | theravada | A few times a week | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Vegetarian | No | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More compassion | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 10501060 | 2/9/2012 19:11:32 | 2/9/2012 19:17:12 | 0:05:40 | Male | 30 | South Africa | Artist | Associate's degree | Yes, college | No | Christianity | Yes | Both | No, they don't | Other | No | 6-10 years | I do my best | Wings to awakening | thai forest | Once a day | Other | 45 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Yes | Every day | No | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Defeated addictions | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 10501100 | 2/9/2012 19:13:40 | 2/9/2012 19:19:23 | 0:05:43 | Female | 22 | United Kingdom | Student | Some college | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Family | Yes, they played a small part | 1-2 years | I do my best | zen | Whenever I feel its necessary | Cushion | 30 minutes | Yes, and I completed it | Yes | No | Yes, but rarely | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, often | Not at all | No | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | 10501105 | 2/9/2012 19:14:07 | 2/9/2012 19:19:36 | 0:05:29 | Male | 27 | United States | OTHER | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | humanist | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not motivated/too lazy | No | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Vegetarian | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | Moderators should remove this type of content | More happiness | Reduced suffering | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 10501112 | 2/9/2012 19:13:01 | 2/9/2012 19:19:55 | 0:06:54 | Male | 21 | United States | Student | Some college | No | Christianity | No | Both | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | taoism | Whenever I feel its necessary | Not sure what to do | Not motivated/too lazy | Floor | I don't time myself | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | Moderators should allow this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 10501119 | 2/9/2012 19:15:22 | 2/9/2012 19:20:35 | 0:05:13 | Male | 30 | United States | Teacher | Bachelor's degree | Yes, college | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Yes | Both | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 4-5 years | I do my best | Not sure too many good ones to simply recommend one. | mahayana | A few times a week | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | 15 minutes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Both | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Not at all | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Maybe | I have no opinion | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Improved cognitive function | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 10501126 | 2/9/2012 19:07:45 | 2/9/2012 19:21:11 | 0:13:26 | Male | 20 | United States | Student | Some college | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Other | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | I don't know, I want a book myself. | unsure | Whenever I feel its necessary | Not sure what to do | Not motivated/too lazy | Other | I don't time myself | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, daily | Not at all | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | Improved cognitive function | Other | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | Philosophical/academic understanding | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 10501131 | 2/9/2012 19:16:42 | 2/9/2012 19:21:25 | 0:04:43 | Male | 26 | Norway | Computer Industry | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Both | Yes, they do | Family | No | 6-12 months | I don't make any special effort | The Wings of Awakening | theravada | Twice a day | Cushion | 45 minutes | No | Yes | No | Yes, but rarely | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | Reduced suffering | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 10501136 | 2/9/2012 19:15:00 | 2/9/2012 19:21:33 | 0:06:33 | Male | 30 | United States | OTHER | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Philosophy | No, they don't | Accidentally | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | secular | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not motivated/too lazy | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, often | Not at all | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More mindfulness | More compassion | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | 10501143 | 2/9/2012 19:16:30 | 2/9/2012 19:21:46 | 0:05:16 | Male | 40 | United States | Sales Representative | Some college | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Neither | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 6-10 years | I don't make any special effort | The End of Your World by Adyashanti | zen | Whenever I feel its necessary | Don't think it's necessary | Chair | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not sure | Every day | No | Moderators should allow this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Other | Damn! Just one left. | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 10501179 | 2/9/2012 19:19:05 | 2/9/2012 19:24:24 | 0:05:19 | Male | 34 | United States | Teacher | Master's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | pure land | Whenever I feel its necessary | Not motivated/too lazy | Chair | 10 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | Moderators should remove this type of content | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More compassion | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | 10501194 | 2/9/2012 19:22:26 | 2/9/2012 19:25:28 | 0:03:02 | Male | 20 | United Kingdom | Student | Some college | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Sometimes | Philosophy | Family | No | <6 months | I don't make any special effort | What the Buddha Taught, by Walpola Sri Rahula | non-affiliated | A few times a week | Chair | 10 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Few times a week | No | Moderators should remove this type of content | No specific goals/aspirations | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | 10501196 | 2/9/2012 19:22:21 | 2/9/2012 19:25:40 | 0:03:19 | Female | 27 | United States | Editor | Master's degree | Yes, high school | Yes, college | Other | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Other | No | 10-20 years | I do my best | soto | Whenever I feel its necessary | Other | Cushion | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 10501213 | 2/9/2012 19:20:30 | 2/9/2012 19:26:52 | 0:06:22 | Male | 21 | United States | Chemist | Some college | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a big part | <6 months | I do my best | satipatthana | mahayana | Whenever I feel its necessary | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | Floor | 30 minutes | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | Yes | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Few times a week | Maybe | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 10501267 | 2/9/2012 19:24:05 | 2/9/2012 19:30:20 | 0:06:15 | Male | 19 | United States | Student | Some college | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | The Way of Zen by Alan Watts | unsure | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Don't have the time | Floor | 10 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, daily | Yes, often | Not sure | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | 10501297 | 2/9/2012 19:24:09 | 2/9/2012 19:32:00 | 0:07:51 | Male | 21 | United States | Computer Industry | Some college | No | Christianity | Not sure | Both | Accidentally | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | academic | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not sure what to do | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | Lying Down | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | 10501329 | 2/9/2012 19:24:12 | 2/9/2012 19:33:49 | 0:09:37 | Male | 40 | United States | OTHER | Some college | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 6-12 months | I do my best | Zen : Its history and Teachings - OSHO | zen | A few times a week | Not sure what to do | Chair | 20 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 10501345 | 2/9/2012 19:18:37 | 2/9/2012 19:35:14 | 0:16:37 | Male | 16 or younger | United Kingdom | Student | Some high school | Yes, high school | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | Yes, they do | Accidentally | No | <6 months | I do my best | academic | Whenever I feel its necessary | Other | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | 10501361 | 2/9/2012 19:28:47 | 2/9/2012 19:36:03 | 0:07:16 | Male | 24 | Mexico | Engineering | Bachelor's degree | Yes, other | Christianity | Yes | Neither | Friend | No | 4-5 years | I do my best | Diamond suttra | chan | Whenever I feel its necessary | Other | Floor | 60+ minutes | Yes, and I completed it | Yes | Yes | Yes, often | Yes | Literal | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | No specific goals/aspirations | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | No specific benefits | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
66 | 10501369 | 2/9/2012 19:32:49 | 2/9/2012 19:36:30 | 0:03:41 | Male | 42 | Actor | Bachelor's degree | Yes, college | Christianity | Yes | Both | No, they don't | Meditation | No | 1-2 years | I do my best | Hardcore Zen | zen | Once a day | Cushion | 30 minutes | No | Yes | Yes, often | Yes | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Maybe | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 10501377 | 2/9/2012 19:31:16 | 2/9/2012 19:37:01 | 0:05:45 | Male | 22 | United Kingdom | Actuary | Bachelor's degree | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | No | Neither | No, they don't | Accidentally | Yes, they played a big part | 6-12 months | I do my best | On the taboo against knowing who you are by Alan Watts | zen | Twice a day | Cushion | 20 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Both | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Not at all | Not at all | Yes, sometimes | No | Few times a week | No | Moderators should allow this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | 10501411 | 2/9/2012 19:33:40 | 2/9/2012 19:38:52 | 0:05:12 | Female | 26 | United Kingdom | Anthropologist | Master's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a big part | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | the tibethan book of the dead | non-affiliated | A few times a week | Floor | 15 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | Yes | Figurative/metaphorical | Vegetarian | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | Moderators should remove this type of content | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | 10501436 | 2/9/2012 19:36:25 | 2/9/2012 19:40:48 | 0:04:23 | Male | 27 | United States | Computer Industry | Bachelor's degree | Yes, high school | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 6-12 months | I do my best | Siddhartha | soto | Whenever I feel its necessary | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | 20 minutes | No | Yes | No | Yes, but rarely | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Few times a week | Maybe | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | 10501443 | 2/9/2012 19:35:42 | 2/9/2012 19:41:14 | 0:05:32 | Male | 27 | United States | Architectural Technologist | Master's degree | No | Christianity | No | Philosophy | Accidentally | Yes, they played a small part | <6 months | I don't make any special effort | non-affiliated | Lying Down | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Yes | Few times a week | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More mindfulness | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 10501448 | 2/9/2012 19:37:17 | 2/9/2012 19:41:23 | 0:04:06 | Male | 22 | United States | Student | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Not sure | Philosophy | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | academic | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not sure what to do | Don't understand the purpose | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Every day | Maybe | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | 10501457 | 2/9/2012 19:34:28 | 2/9/2012 19:42:20 | 0:07:52 | Male | 22 | United States | Nursing | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | The Way to Freedom, by The Dalai Lama | academic | Whenever I feel its necessary | Not motivated/too lazy | Lying Down | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Every day | Maybe | Moderators should remove this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 10501462 | 2/9/2012 19:34:43 | 2/9/2012 19:42:31 | 0:07:48 | Male | 24 | United States | Student | Some college | No | Christianity | No | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 1-2 years | I do my best | Tibetan Book of the Dead | tibetan | A few times a week | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Vegan | No | Not at all | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | 10501466 | 2/9/2012 19:37:44 | 2/9/2012 19:42:49 | 0:05:05 | Male | 33 | United States | Engineering | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Religion | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | Mindfulness in Plain English | secular | A few times a week | Cushion | 25 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | Yes | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More concentration | More mindfulness | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | 10501469 | 2/9/2012 19:37:45 | 2/9/2012 19:42:57 | 0:05:12 | Male | 22 | United States | Electrical and Electronic Engineer | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Philosophy | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 1-2 years | I do my best | zen | Once a day | Floor | 25 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 10501481 | 2/9/2012 19:39:38 | 2/9/2012 19:43:52 | 0:04:14 | Female | 28 | United States | Financial and Investment Manager | Master's degree | Yes, high school | Yes, college | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 6-10 years | I do my best | non-affiliated | Whenever I feel its necessary | Floor | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | I have no opinion | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | More mindfulness | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | 10501485 | 2/9/2012 19:37:14 | 2/9/2012 19:44:12 | 0:06:58 | Male | 18 | Sweden | Student | High school diploma | Yes, high school | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Sometimes | Philosophy | Family | No | 3-4 years | I do my best | secular | Whenever I feel its necessary | Floor | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | Yes, but rarely | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Rarely | Maybe | Moderators should allow this type of content | More mindfulness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | 10501514 | 2/9/2012 19:42:06 | 2/9/2012 19:45:53 | 0:03:47 | Female | 29 | United States | Engineering | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 4-5 years | I do my best | Buddhism Plain and Simple. | secular | A few times a week | Other | 20 minutes | No | No | No | Yes, sometimes | No, but I would like one | No view | Vegetarian | No | Not at all | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | More compassion | No specific benefits | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | 10501525 | 2/9/2012 19:44:07 | 2/9/2012 19:46:49 | 0:02:42 | Male | 19 | United States | Physicist | Some college | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Sometimes | Both | No, they don't | Accidentally | No | <6 months | I do my best | scientific | Once a day | Cushion | 25 minutes | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, rarely | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | No | Moderators should remove this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | 10501542 | 2/9/2012 19:35:04 | 2/9/2012 19:47:31 | 0:12:27 | Male | 25 | United States | Radiation Protectionist | Bachelor's degree | Yes, high school | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 6-12 months | I do my best | zen | Whenever I feel its necessary | Lying Down | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Philosophical/academic understanding | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Philosophical/academic understanding | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | 10501546 | 2/9/2012 19:40:43 | 2/9/2012 19:47:46 | 0:07:03 | Male | 23 | Canada | Microbiologist | Master's degree | No | Christianity | No | Philosophy | Yes, they do | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | Nagarjuna's Sixty Verses on Reasoning and Seventy Verses on Emptiness | secular | I don't have a formal meditation practice | No | No | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | No | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | 10501561 | 2/9/2012 19:43:14 | 2/9/2012 19:48:38 | 0:05:24 | Male | 25 | United States | Domestic Worker | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Yes | Philosophy | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 3-4 years | I don't make any special effort | zen | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Other | Cushion | 15 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Few times a week | No | Moderators should remove this type of content | More happiness | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | Improved cognitive function | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | 10501597 | 2/9/2012 19:42:57 | 2/9/2012 19:51:33 | 0:08:36 | Male | 37 | United States | Business Analyst | Associate's degree | No | Christianity | No | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | chan | Whenever I feel its necessary | Floor | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | Moderators should remove this type of content | Reduced suffering | More mindfulness | More compassion | No specific benefits | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | 10501664 | 2/9/2012 19:01:59 | 2/9/2012 19:55:40 | 0:53:41 | Male | 31 | United States | Systems Analyst | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | No | Both | Accidentally | No | 1-2 years | I do my best | Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha, by Daniel Ingram | pragmatic dharma | Once a day | Cushion | 20 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Both | Vegetarian | Yes | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | 10501665 | 2/9/2012 19:49:48 | 2/9/2012 19:55:42 | 0:05:54 | Male | 34 | United States | Computer Industry | Some college | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 1-2 years | I do my best | zen | Whenever I feel its necessary | Other | Cushion | 45 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, rarely | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | No | I have no opinion | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 10501674 | 2/9/2012 19:52:49 | 2/9/2012 19:56:10 | 0:03:21 | Male | 21 | United States | Student | Some college | No | Christianity | No | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a big part | 1-2 years | I don't make any special effort | zen mind beginners mind | zen | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not motivated/too lazy | Don't think it's necessary | Physical limitations | Cushion | 15 minutes | No | Yes | No | Yes, but rarely | No, I don't need/want one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Every day | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | No specific goals/aspirations | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | 10501681 | 2/9/2012 19:47:44 | 2/9/2012 19:56:22 | 0:08:38 | Male | 30 | Canada | Unemployed | Associate's degree | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Sometimes | Neither | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 3-4 years | I do my best | Zencast podcast with Gil Fronsdal | rinzai | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not motivated/too lazy | Floor | 15 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, often | Not at all | Yes | Every day | No | Moderators should remove this type of content | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | 10501685 | 2/9/2012 19:51:20 | 2/9/2012 19:56:28 | 0:05:08 | Male | 23 | United States | Computer Industry | Bachelor's degree | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | Yes | Philosophy | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | <6 months | I do my best | Confessions of a Buddhist Atheist | unsure | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not sure what to do | Chair | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, often | Not at all | No | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Yes | Moderators should remove this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More mindfulness | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | 10501687 | 2/9/2012 19:43:07 | 2/9/2012 19:56:33 | 0:13:26 | Male | 20 | United States | Sales Representative | Some college | No | Christianity | Not sure | Both | Yes, they do | Other | No | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | I don't know | non-affiliated | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not sure what to do | Chair | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | Maybe | Moderators should allow this type of content | No specific goals/aspirations | No specific benefits | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | 10501714 | 2/9/2012 19:46:10 | 2/9/2012 19:57:41 | 0:11:31 | Male | 29 | United States | Beer Brewing | Bachelor's degree | No | Other | Sometimes | Both | No, they don't | Meditation | No | 6-10 years | I don't make any special effort | Wake Up! A Life of the Buddha | scientific | Once a day | Floor | 30 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | No view | Vegetarian | No | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | No | Few times a week | No | Moderators should allow this type of content | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | Reduced suffering | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | 10501785 | 2/9/2012 19:56:13 | 2/9/2012 20:00:57 | 0:04:44 | Male | 17 | Belgium | Student | High school diploma | No | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | No | Philosophy | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | - | non-affiliated | A few times a week | Don't have the time | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | 20 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Few times a week | Yes | I have no opinion | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | 10501802 | 2/9/2012 19:57:48 | 2/9/2012 20:01:57 | 0:04:09 | Male | 25 | Germany | Student | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Not sure | Both | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | <6 months | I don't make any special effort | unsure | Twice a day | Chair | 25 minutes | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Every day | No | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More compassion | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | 10501827 | 2/9/2012 19:58:41 | 2/9/2012 20:02:58 | 0:04:17 | Male | 21 | United States | Computer Industry | High school diploma | No | Christianity | Yes | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 6-12 months | I do my best | Mindfulness In Plain English by Bhante G | theravada | Whenever I feel its necessary | Cushion | I don't time myself | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Not sure | Few times a week | No | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | More compassion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More compassion | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 10501842 | 2/9/2012 19:58:33 | 2/9/2012 20:03:39 | 0:05:06 | Male | 21 | United States | Student | Bachelor's degree | No | Christianity | Sometimes | Both | No, they don't | Family | Yes, they played a small part | 3-4 years | I do my best | mahayana | A few times a week | Cushion | 10 minutes | No | Yes | Yes | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | No | Few times a week | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | 10501864 | 2/9/2012 19:58:16 | 2/9/2012 20:04:34 | 0:06:18 | Male | 22 | United States | Student | Bachelor's degree | Yes, high school | Yes, college | Yes, other | Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | No | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | 1-2 years | I don't make any special effort | Mūlamadhyamaka-kārikā by Nāgārjuna | pragmatic dharma | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Too difficult | Not sure what to do | Not motivated/too lazy | Chair | 15 minutes | Yes, and I completed it | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | No, I don't need/want one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, often | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | No | I have no opinion | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | 10501868 | 2/9/2012 19:58:23 | 2/9/2012 20:04:45 | 0:06:22 | Male | 20 | United States | Student | Some college | Yes, college | Christianity | Yes | Both | No, they don't | Independent study (books, etc.) | No | 1-2 years | I don't make any special effort | The three pillars of Zen | zen | Once a day | Cushion | 20 minutes | No | No | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, but rarely | Yes, rarely | Yes, sometimes | Yes | Whenever a link appears on my home page | Maybe | Moderators should remove this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | 10501887 | 2/9/2012 20:00:15 | 2/9/2012 20:05:53 | 0:05:38 | Female | 27 | United States | Editor | Bachelor's degree | Yes, college | Other | Sometimes | Philosophy | Family | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | nichiren | A few times a week | Cushion | I don't time myself | No | No | Yes | No, but I would like to | No, I don't need/want one | Unsure | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, sometimes | Yes, sometimes | Not at all | Yes | Every day | Yes | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | More mindfulness | More compassion | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | 10501899 | 2/9/2012 19:57:28 | 2/9/2012 20:06:28 | 0:09:00 | Male | 52 | Canada | Painter and Decorator | Associate's degree | No | Christianity | Yes | Both | No, they don't | Friend | No | 6-10 years | I do my best | Joyful Path of Good Fortune-Geshe Kelsang Gyatso | madhyamaka | A few times a week | Cushion | 30 minutes | Yes, and I completed it | Yes | Yes | Yes, often | Yes | Literal | Omnivore (including carnivore) | Yes | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Not at all | Yes | Few times a week | Yes | I have no opinion | Enlightenment/Nirvana/Awakening | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Defeated addictions | More acceptance/equanimity | More concentration | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | Blissful meditative states | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | Blissful meditative states | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 10501937 | 2/9/2012 20:02:56 | 2/9/2012 20:08:32 | 0:05:36 | Male | 22 | United States | Unemployed | Bachelor's degree | Yes, high school | Christianity | Sometimes | Philosophy | School/academic study | Yes, they played a big part | I don't consistently practice/study | I do my best | secular | Whenever I feel its necessary | Don't think it's necessary | Cushion | 5 minutes or less | No | Yes | No | No, I have no interest/need | Figurative/metaphorical | Omnivore (including carnivore) | No | Yes, often | Yes, daily | Yes, sometimes | Not sure | Whenever a link appears on my home page | No | Moderators should allow this type of content | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | Defeated addictions | More concentration | More mindfulness | More compassion | Improved cognitive function | More happiness | Reduced anxiety/stress/depression | Reduced suffering | More concentration | More mindfulness | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | 10501956 | 2/9/2012 20:02:24 | 2/9/2012 20:09:47 | 0:07:23 | Male | 18 | Sweden | Some high school | No | Other | No | Both | Independent study (books, etc.) | Yes, they played a small part | I don't consistently practice/study | I don't make any special effort | I have no idea. "Be here now"? Though, it's not a book ON buddhism really. | unsure | I don't have a formal meditation practice | Not motivated/too lazy | Cushion | 10 minutes | No | Yes | No | No, but I would like to | No, but I would like one | Both | Vegetarian | Yes, but rarely | Not at all | Yes, sometimes | No | Every day | Maybe | Moderators should allow this type of content | Other | I try not to. | More happiness | More acceptance/equanimity | More mindfulness | Philosophical/academic understanding | More compassion | 7 |
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