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Offline coryxg

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hello all.
« on: January 30, 2012, 12:42:42 pm »
my name is cory. I'm quite new to Buddhism. but after reading just a few things about it, I have decided this is the way I want to go. if anyone has any advice on where to start or anything like that, it would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking forward to discussing with you all.
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 03:14:13 pm »
Investigate any group carefully before you join. Find a teacher if you can. Get a source of sutras. I like Thanissaro Bhikku's online translations, good enough to be useful and very available.

These are the essentials, I think. Buddha (represented by a good teacher), Dharma and Sangha.
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hello all.
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2012, 09:11:36 pm »
Hello, Cory, welcome to FreeSangha. I agree with Catmoon. Just remember, if you attend a group or sit with a teacher, you don't have to stay with that group or teacher forever. Shop around, find a good fit for you.
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2012, 08:23:03 am »
thank you both for your advice. I feel that the biggest obstacle for me will be finding a teacher. but I do believe there is at least one temple in my city. I suppose my best bet is to start there. are there any specific things I should look for or ask?
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2012, 05:31:34 pm »
Maybe you take a look into the library: the topic good places to start with for example. *smile*
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2012, 06:12:53 pm »
Welcome.  :namaste:
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2012, 07:41:07 pm »
Hi cory,  :)

As you progress you will come to appreciate:

That the Buddha is already present (your Ideal or Higher self)  :buddha:
The Dharma is already present (listening to the advice of your best inner Wisdom Buddha)  :dharma:
The Sangha, is already present (your variety of selves that can be incorporated in the Middle Way)  :wave:

So you may already have many of the tools to sit with you.  :om:
What encouragement can you offer us fellow beginners?
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« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 01:30:57 pm »
thank you all for your replies. i've read through a few sites including Hanzze's link. one that I came across that was especially helpful came from a post on reddit. here.
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2012, 12:23:34 am »
Many thanks  <3

I am going for a walk. I am going to smile at people.
Think of it as proactive Bodhicitta . . .
It has a strange effect on many people . . . they smile back . . .  :pray:

. . . must be a karma thing . . .  :D
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2012, 08:36:00 am »
Quote from: coryxg on January 30, 2012, 12:42:42 pm
my name is cory. I'm quite new to Buddhism. but after reading just a few things about it, I have decided this is the way I want to go. if anyone has any advice on where to start or anything like that, it would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking forward to discussing with you all.

Begin at the beginning and go on till the end.  Do some reading and studying on the way.  Learn things and then practice them to develop skill.
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