JT Buck's Page

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How did you learn about Art of Hosting (please add the date and place) and what attracted you to it?: Heard about it through research 2 years ago on community conversation strategies. Finally took training at Karme Choling retreat center March 18-20 of 2016

Tell us about your experience with Art of Hosting as part of your life and work. What would you say your competence in it is? (new, starting practitioner, experienced practitioner, steward): Starting practitioner and aspiring steward. Was delighted to find many of the techniques have already been present in my practice on a somewhat intuitive level, although these are far better refined!

What is the primary field/topic/focus in your hosting work?: My primary focus is on the converging lines of arts making, community/civic engagement and societal well-being.

Where do you live/work?: Temporarily at Karme Choling. Home is Akron, Ohio, USA

Are there interests/passions that you'd like to share?: The role of artists as leaders in community/civic engagement. Mindfulness practice and community conversation.

At 10:43pm on March 21, 2016, Nancy Bragard said…: Hello, JT, and welcome to the Art of Hosting community! Glad to see you here. Post a photo when you can so we can really "see" you here. Then join in with all the conversations. You'll find plenty of resources here, too, to help you deepen your practice. And the more you add to your profile, the more the community can learn from you and share with you. We hope you will find value in exchanging in this virtual community!

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