Just Starting To Sweep the Floor

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Just Starting To Sweep the Floor

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I've been reading about Buddhism for 30 years. The first book I ever read was The Three Pillars of Zen. Interesting, but I didn't understand a word of it. All these years I've been reading and listening to Dharma talks. Interesting, very interesting. About 2 years ago I realized I'd been studying broom-making for decades and had never begun actually sweeping anything. Now I spend a lot of time sweeping and not so much time learning how to make a broom--though it's still interesting!
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Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!

I see you are quite the writer! (from your signature link)
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Hi Like your book site
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Great to have you with us
I like your distribution model too :thumbsup:

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Welcome MrsCogan
I hope you like it here!
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Greetings Mrs Cogan,

Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.

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Retro. :)
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Hi Mrs Cogan,

Welcome to DhammaWheel!

I have been the same way - a lot of theory, not as much practice. Starting to find more of a balance now. The people on this site really practice well and are a great resource when you have doubts about your practice.

With Metta,

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thank you all for the welcome!
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