Guest speaker Tim Morenz presented at last month’s meeting for Life Paths, Blackburn College’s interfaith club. The event was open to the entire campus and Morenz talked about his personal path to Buddhism, as well as his daily practices which include meditation, recitation of vows, cooking, yoga and laughter. Morenz expressed that his practice is ever evolving and he continues to attempt to find a routine that works for him.
Towards the beginning of the discussion, Morenz was clear that he was not trying to convert anyone. He was only there to share his story and answer questions.
According to Life Paths member Caleb Rieger, the club “dissects different belief systems and finds the silver linings and comparisons between different scenarios.”
“Morenz is comfortable with telling other people how he got to where he is,” Rieger added. “I truly enjoyed the entire presentation.”
The meeting was relaxed and focused on the questions of the nine people present. Rieger said, “I liked how he was very informal about it. He sat on the floor the entire time which I thought was really cool. It’s like one of the starting points of Buddhism in a way; you don’t need a chair.”
One question accounted for the majority of the conversation, which was what lead Morenz to Buddhism. He said he wants to believe in the afterlife, but also wants to live in the moment and make a difference now.