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Offline JazzJazz

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Hey!
« on: January 19, 2012, 01:42:47 am »
Hey!

My name's Jazz. I studied Buddhism at A Level for two years and I found the teachings and concepts within it absolutely fascinating. There's a huge difference between studying a religion and practicing it though and I feel that I am ready to make this transition :) I thought a forum where I could meet friendly and like-minded people would be the ideal place to start. If anyone could give me any advice to get me started on my path to Buddhism, please feel free to send me a message because that'd be very much appreciated :)

I look forward to meeting you :)

I hope that you all have a good day :)
JazzJazz :)

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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2012, 02:53:12 am »
Hi Jazz welcome !

The Path Begins with Refuge ! Find a group you like and ask to take refuge !  :D
A man sees the rope in the twilight he mistakenly apprehends a snake and develops fear. To remove this fear he must remove the mind apprehending a snake by realizing that there is no snake. Even then, if the rope is left in the same place there is a danger that the same mistake will be made in the future. The only way to remove this danger is to remove the rope. Similarly, sentient beings observing their aggregates in the darkness of their ignorance mistakenly apprehend an inherently existent I. This mind grasping at an inherently existent I is the root of samsara and the source of all fear. To remove the fears of samsara we must remove this mind by realizing that there is no inherently existent I.

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Re: Hey!
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2012, 08:50:51 am »
Walk softly
Be kind.

http://www.drby.net/index.php/New-to-Buddhism/basic-guidelines-for-buddhist-practice.html

To be honest I was hoping you might be able to advise us?  ;D

 


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