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Here to learn

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:43 am
by ohhcuppycakee
Hmm. So! My name is Kerry and I am 18 years old. I am studying in college at the moment. I am Muslim, but want to learn more about Buddhism so I decided to join this forum. I really love learning about different religions. :smile:

Re: Here to learn

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:09 am
by alwayson
Hi Kerry,

I would start with the central teaching of Buddhism:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhyamaka" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Here to learn

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:12 am
by plwk
Peace be upon you and welcome :namaste:

Re: Here to learn

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:16 am
by Kyosan
Welcome ohhcuppycakee.

I think that learning about other religions is a very good thing. There is too much hatred and misunderstanding in the world. I think there are many parallels between mystical Islam practices and Buddhist practices. For instance, from what little I know about Islam, non-dualism, charity and selflessness are practiced in the mystical tradition. The same things are practiced in Mahayana Buddhism.
:namaste:

Re: Here to learn

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:48 am
by rose
Hi Kerry, :smile:

Welcome to Dharma Wheel.

Regards,