learn more about Buddhism

The basic teachings make perfect sense to me, but I don’t want to just start blindly following anything. Zen interests me very much, but I may have to wait until I get back to college to attend a sit.

I have to say – this is going to take a loooong time. I have been reading some good books and went to my first sitting meditation at a Shambala Center. Some good book recommendations: well, first visit your local library and get some of the basics, like the story of siddhartha, etc. then: for people coming from a Christian heritage: Living Buddha, Living Christ, for those of a scientific mind: The Dalai Lama on Quantum Physics. I ahve good recommendations for: Dharma Punx, and Buddhist Women on the Edge – have not read these yet, but will suring a break from school.

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More out of interest …...I am really not a person into religion yet every now and then i am pulled by sayings, beliefs from buddism and i feel the closest connection to this than any other. However to keep an open mind i believe that a person is not defined by religion and you are just simply you…...but learning is the key to becoming a better person .
I will start just reading and see how it goes !!!!!

If your cup is small, a little bit of salt will make the water salty. If your heart is small, then a little bit of pain can make you suffer. Your heart must be large.

-TNH

The only way to do this is by reading and learning – not just wishing :)

I’m reading What Makes You Not a Buddhist and I really like it so far. It definitely teaches the basics, which I needed to learn first.

My books are finally coming in the mail! Yay!

I’d sort of been on hold with this goal, waiting for the books I ordered. The book I had was not bad, but assumed the reader had the basics of Buddhism down … which I don’t.

I finally was able to collect my book from work. I brought it up here with me for the weekend, and have already jumped back into it.

I’ve learned a little more from reading the James Frey memoir … at least I think those ideas are Buddhist ones, the ones he mentions from reading in his little “Tao” book given him by his brother. I’ve also had a friend who is Buddhist recommend a couple good “starter” books for me. I did buy a book from Amazon a while ago, but I left it at work. I think I’ll order these couple books from Amazon soon to be delivered here at Grandma’s house and get to reading on them. I want to do this within the month.