Here to learn
Here to learn
Good morning all! I'm new to Dhamma Wheel and new to Buddhism. My introduction to even the idea pursuing of Buddhism came in the form of a phenomenal yoga class which I attended for the work out, and have returned to over and over again for the spiritual lift. I've dabbled online, researching Buddhism and purchasing several books/ audio books on the history and meditation (Getting Unstuck, The Art of Mindful Living, Reflections on Meditation: A Guide for Beginners, and Buddha in Blue Jeans) but I am looking for more. More knowledge, more to practice, more understanding, more relief from suffering, more kindness and more direction. I'm excited to explore, and if anyone has suggestions as to best places to start (exploring the forums or exploring Buddhism in general) please feel free to point me in the right direction.
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Re: Here to learn
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
Re: Here to learn
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
with metta
Chris
with metta
Chris
---The trouble is that you think you have time---
---Worry is the Interest, paid in advance, on a debt you may never owe---
---It's not what happens to you in life that is important ~ it's what you do with it ---
---Worry is the Interest, paid in advance, on a debt you may never owe---
---It's not what happens to you in life that is important ~ it's what you do with it ---
Re: Here to learn
Greetings Camala and welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
You may wish to check out the pinned thread "Introductory resources" in the Discovering Theravada forum.
Wishing you all the best,
Ben
You may wish to check out the pinned thread "Introductory resources" in the Discovering Theravada forum.
Wishing you all the best,
Ben
“No lists of things to be done. The day providential to itself. The hour. There is no later. This is later. All things of grace and beauty such that one holds them to one's heart have a common provenance in pain. Their birth in grief and ashes.”
- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
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- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief • UNHCR
e: [email protected]..
Re: Here to learn
Welcome Camala!
Re: Here to learn
Welcome Camala!
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.
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Greetings Camala,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Metta,
Retro.
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Metta,
Retro.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Re: Here to learn
Hi Camala,camala wrote:Good morning all! I'm new to Dhamma Wheel and new to Buddhism. My introduction to even the idea pursuing of Buddhism came in the form of a phenomenal yoga class which I attended for the work out, and have returned to over and over again for the spiritual lift. I've dabbled online, researching Buddhism and purchasing several books/ audio books on the history and meditation (Getting Unstuck, The Art of Mindful Living, Reflections on Meditation: A Guide for Beginners, and Buddha in Blue Jeans) but I am looking for more. More knowledge, more to practice, more understanding, more relief from suffering, more kindness and more direction. I'm excited to explore, and if anyone has suggestions as to best places to start (exploring the forums or exploring Buddhism in general) please feel free to point me in the right direction.
A life transformation led me to Yoga also, which led to mediation, which led to a Buddhist Meditation Retreat, which led to Buddhism for me. What a relief it was to know there is a solution to my dissatisfaction in life. The path is challenging but rewarding. This I already know!
Best of luck and Mega Metta to you!
Eamonn
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Re: Here to learn
Welcome to this awesome board!