I recently began a modest practice and read Chogyam Trungpa's The Sacred Path of the Warrior, and I'm eager to explore these ideas further.
I've skimmed some of the wide-ranging discussions here and I like what I see.
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Greetings from Chicago
by resident » Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:18 pm
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Re: Greetings from Chicago
by resident » Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:49 pm
As someone with a limited, secular background, I appreciate any tips on how best to get started and what to look into first.
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Re: Greetings from Chicago
by gregkavarnos » Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:02 pm
Welcome resident. I would recommend you read Walpola Sri Rahulas "What the Buddha Taught". It doesn't get more basic than that (without being overly simplisitc either). He is a Theravadan but the issues he addresses in the book: four noble truths, karma, noble eightfold path, dependent origination, etc... are common to the great majority of schools/traditions of Buddhism.
Also, given you are in Chicago, I imagine there would be a wide range of Buddhist schools available there. Go check them out until you come across one that goes "click" for you. Don't be afraid to ask dumb questions. If you are treated with scorn for asking dumb questions then leave.
Good luck on your search and I hope we can be of help to you here at Dharma Wheel.
Also, given you are in Chicago, I imagine there would be a wide range of Buddhist schools available there. Go check them out until you come across one that goes "click" for you. Don't be afraid to ask dumb questions. If you are treated with scorn for asking dumb questions then leave.
Good luck on your search and I hope we can be of help to you here at Dharma Wheel.
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"Ego is constantly attempting to acquire and apply the teachings of spirituality for its own benefit."
Chogyam Trungpa
Jigten Sumgon Gonchig: The Single Intent, the Sacred Dharma
"Oh great bodhisattva, you ought to understand the quintessence in this way: Whatever appears is one in its suchness. It cannot be falsified by anyone. The sovereign of unconceptualised sameness dwells in the spirit of the Dharmakaya which cannot be cognised."
The All Creating Sovereign, Mind of Perfect Purity.
"Ego is constantly attempting to acquire and apply the teachings of spirituality for its own benefit."
Chogyam Trungpa
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Re: Greetings from Chicago
by lowlydog » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:49 am
Welcome resident, 
I second the advice and book suggested by Greg.
I second the advice and book suggested by Greg.
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