Shambhala Online Survey Summary

Since our initial, groundbreaking broadcast in November 2007, we have invited participants to complete a survey following each event. The information gathered has been very informative and we are very grateful to those of you who have responded.

Here is a brief compilation of the past surveys for public talks with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, for your information:

General
Total # of surveys completed: 215
Total # of countries represented in survey: 21
Canada, Australia, USA, England, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Italy, Greece, South Africa, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Taiwan, China, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Slovenia, Iran.
Percentage of participants attended as part of a group: 60%

Practice History
1 – 5 years: 24%
More than 10 years: 54%
Attended Vajrayana Seminary: 51%

Technical
PC users: 75%
Watched on computer screen: 69%
Used camera and/or mic during social time: 36%

Comments
This was extremely beneficial & I'm so grateful because I'm somewhat geographically isolated, and travel to programs is expensive. This is a wonderful way for me to maintain a connection to a teacher I have not seen in 2 years. Thank you so much!

We liked the feeling of global consciousness, being connected with the larger sangha. Many thanks for all your efforts.

Thank you so much for starting this. It is so much more personal and I feel more connected to the International community, as were the rest of the people in our sangha. It is so easy to use and a great addition to the teaching styles in our community. THANKS!!!

Thank you so much for working on this! It is a wonderful thing for all sentient beings. Keep up the good work!

I think online dharma is the most exciting surprise of the last few years. The 21st century's contribution to the Buddhist teachings! Through online dharma, people can participate who have physical problems precluding them attending live teachings, people can participate who live far from the Sakyong and other practitioners, and the whole international sangha feels closer. Thank you, thank you.

Thank you so much for taking this courageous step in offering the dharma teachings to many more people

What a brilliant idea, it seemed to work beautifully and was extremely valuable. Thanks to all for arranging this.