My name's Tony. I'm 21 years old, from the suburbs north of Chicago, and I've been practicing Buddhism for around four years. I think there are many ways to explain how I got into Buddhism, but I think it all boils down to the basic desire to be happy. And of course, it all started with a sense that happiness can't really be found "out there", if you know what I mean.
Perhaps the reason why I'm here is just so I can establish a connection with some fellow practitioners. That's why this forum is here, isn't it? It's hard to doubt the Buddha's words on spiritual friendship being the whole of the holy life. It can do wonderful things.
So, greetings to you all! Hope to meet some good friends here.
