Trinity Zen Group Survey

Help Us Improve Buddhist and Meditation-Related Programming at Trinity College

Thank you for taking this brief, anonymous survey aimed at improving not just Trinity Zen, but Buddhist and meditation-related programming at Trinity College for students and community members alike.

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* 1. How many times have you participated in Trinity Zen?

Never

1-5 times

5 or more times

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* 2. Are you a Trinity College student?

Yes

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* 3. For Students: What Year Are You?

First-Year

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Graduate / Other

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* 4. For Non-Students: Are you Trinity faculty, staff or graduate?

Faculty

Staff

Graduate of Trinity College

Community member not affiliated with Trinity College

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* 5. How did you hear about Trinity Zen?

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* 6. If you have participated in Trinity Zen, what do you find most appealing about the weekly Zen group? (select one)

Chanting

Meditation

Readings

Community/Conversation

Other (please specify)

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* 7. If you no longer participate in Trinity Zen, please tell us why. (Select all that apply)

It's just not for me

Too "religious"

Not authentic Buddhism

Conflicts with my own faith/philosophy

Time not convenient

Location not convenient - or otherwise not desirable. (Suggest another location in the "other" box below)

Physically difficult

I got nothing out of it

Teachers not helpful

Other

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* 8. What are you needs/preferences with regard to meditation/mindfulness? (Select all that apply)

Non-religious meditation instruction

More traditional Asian Buddhist practices and rituals

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MSRB) classes and groups

Buddhist/Christian meditation programs

Help and sharing with regard to meditation/mindfulness "apps" (such as Headspace)

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What other Buddhist and meditation-related activities would you like to see on campus? (Select all that apply)

Single- and/or multiple-day retreats

Book and/or film group

Meditation groups that meet more frequently and/or on weekends

Shared meals

Buddhist-oriented social-change activism (fighting climate change, e.g.)

Visiting speakers and panels

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please share with us your thoughts about any way we could improve Buddhist programming on campus, including, but not limited to, Trinity Zen Group.