DharmaNet Zone 96 Echo Conferences
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                          Administrative
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	DHARMASYS            DharmaNet Sysops
Discussion of DharmaNet, its policies, development, and operation. 
Network-wide announcements are made here, so it is the responsibility 
of DharmaNet sysops to stay informed. This conference is also an 
appropriate place for test messages, welcomes to new sysops, and 
general discussion among DharmaNet sysops. Access is restricted to 
DharmaNet sysops and co-sysops, and DharmaNet echo moderators.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

	DN_FILES             DharmaNet File Announcements
Discussion of the DharmaNet file distribution system (filebone) and
regional libraries. Announcement of new files. Open access.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

        DNREGION             DharmaNet Region Coordinators
Administrative echo for DharmaNet Region Coordinators.

        GASSHO               GASSHO E-Publishing Work Group
Intended as a work forum for the GASSHO publication committee, using the 
electronic medium for collective copy editing, proofreading, critique, etc. 
Access is restricted to workgroup members only.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

        DHARMABASE           DharmaBase Work Group
Intended as a work forum for the DharmaBase "database" project, for
submitting and reviewing data for the Calendar and Directory projeects.
Access is restricted to workgroup members only.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

                            Buddhist
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	AHIMSA		     Practice/Philosophy of Non-Violence
Discussion of the Buddhist principle & practice of Ahimsa, or
non-injury to sentient beings, whether by word, thought, or act.
This area is also appropriate to the discussion of vegetarianism
as an ethical choice.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

        BUDDSTDY             Buddhist Studies
Discussion of Buddhist teachings, history, and events from a scholarly
perspective.
MOD: Open

        DANA                 Dana
Discussion of //dana//, the practice of generosity.
MOD: Open

        DHARMA               Buddhist Philosophy & Practice
Buddhist theory, philosophy & practice. All schools welcome.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33      

	DN_SERVE             Dharma Services & Classified
A conference where network users can freely trade in, and discuss 
the availability of, products and services specifically related to
spreading the Dharma.  This is *NOT* a 'general' buy/sell echo.
Mod: Open

        HAIKU                 Haiku 
Creation, posting and discussion of varying forms of poetry and
prose of a disciplined and enlightened nature.  Mainly concentrating
on Haiku, a Japanese form of structured poetry from the 16th century,
but open to other forms.  Both original and quoted works are welcome.
MOD: Open

	HUM_RACE             Race & Buddhism
Discussion of racial issues and concerns in the context of Buddhist
teachings and practice; how to bring a Buddhist perspective to
anti-racism and ethnic diversity work at an individual, community,
and societal level; and how to address and work to eliminate racism
in the sangha.
MOD: Open

        MEDITATION           Meditation
Discussion relating to the practice, techniques, and experience of
meditation. Helpful advice for the neophyte.
MOD: G. Adam Stanislav, 1:129/39

	PEACEWORK            Engaged Buddhism 
Discussion of ethics and social responsibility from a Buddhist
perspective and an exploration of the philosophy and practice of an 
engaged, or socially activist, Buddhism. 
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

        PURELAND             Pure Land Buddhism
Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings of the
Pure Land traditions of Buddhism.
MOD: Open

	SAKYADHITA           Women & Buddhism
Discussion relating to women in Buddhism, both bhikkhunis (nuns) and
upasikas (lay-practitioners). "Sakyadhita" means "Daughters of the 
Buddha."
MOD: Open

        SANGHA               Int'l Dharma Events & Community Listings 
Buddhist "calendar." National listing of classes, retreats, dharma
events, sitting groups, visiting teachers, etc.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

	SHILA                Buddhist Ethics
Discussion of Buddhist ethical precepts that form the foundation for
the conduct of monks, nuns, and laypersons. This echo provides a place
for grappling with difficult moral and practical questions within
the support of an online sangha.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

        THERAVADA            Theravada Buddhism
Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings of the
Theravada traditions of Buddhism.
MOD: Open

	TIBET_NEWS           Tibet News & Culture
Discussion of issues and events relating to Tibetan culture, history, 
and social/political developments. The engagement of Buddhist values 
in the struggle for human rights and political independence is also 
explored, although the companion echo VAJRAYANA is more appropriate 
to the discussion of Tibetan Buddhism and its practice.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

        VAJRAYANA            Vajrayana Buddhism
Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings of the
Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism.
MOD: Kim Day, 1:347/10

	VINAYA               Monastic Community
Discussion of rules and regulations governing the communal life of
Buddhist monks and nuns.
MOD: Open

        ZEN                  Zen Buddhism
Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings of Zen
Buddhism. All schools of Zen Buddhism are welcome.
MOD: Open


                DharmaNet Zone 1 Echo Conferences
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                        Health/Lifestyle
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	BODYWORK             Bodywork & Massage Therapy Forum
A forum for both layperson and bodywork professional to discuss
various modalities of "healing" touch.  Demystifying human touch
and educating about the body.  Recent developments in the field.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33     MOD: Craig Denega, 1:273/939

	HOLISTIC             Holistic Thought & Lifestyle
Forum for discussion of the interconnectedness of body, mind,
spirit, and planet. Networking for sustainable futures. Lifestyle
as ecosytem. Preventive medicine and wellness. Planetary ethics.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

        NATURISM            Naturist Lifestyle and Discussion
Discussion of and support for the naturist lifestyle.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

	SHIVAMBU_KALPA       Water of Life (Uropathy)
Discussion of uropathy and the therapeutic uses of urine.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

	TCM                  Traditional Asian Medicine & Bodywork
Discussion of the theories and practices of traditional Asian
medicine and bodywork.  Open to both layperson & professional.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

	VHEAL                Vibrational Healing
Discussion of the various approaches to health that focus on the
"subtle" body. Balneology (therapeutic baths), flower essences,
aromatherapy, radionics, homeopathy, uropathy, dowsing, magnets,
crystals, etc.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

                 Independent Zone 1 Conferences
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	BAHAI                Baha'i Faith
To discuss aspects of the Baha'i Faith, and to share the activities in 
the Baha'i community around the world.
MOD: Pam Cammack, 1:352/19

        EMPTY_HAND           Martial Arts
Discussion of theory and practice of martial arts and their spirit
of avoiding conflict and violence. All schools welcome.
MOD: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33

	VEGAN                Vegetarian 
Discussion of vegetarian choices and topics.
MOD: Linda Martin, 1:161/19