I think we all need reinforcement...buddies along the path and someday, hopefully, a teacher to mentor us. Still...there are times...and places...where we have to go it alone for awhile and I always refer to the following statement...not sure who made it...but I revere/cherish it: "The real pra...

Thank you appicchato, bodom and Dr. Snyder on your kind comments. Your past sage advice and comments on/teaching of the Dharma are meritorious. I am grateful for this discussion forum...it has added greatly to my personal practice. BTW, kudos Dr. Snyder on your, "The complete Book of buddha's L...

It is a difficult path...but one can be spiritual in nearly any setting. Self-transformation, not assent to religious doctrines, is the goal of a spiritual life. My advice: Be selective in the military occupational specialty (MOS) that you choose. I recommend that you veer away from combat arms. I s...