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Bazman
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:reading:
I have read a few books on buddhism the last ten years.
The latest being why buddhism is true by Robert Wright
Basically I pretty much accept the non self is true.
I just need to work on meditation.
Any other advice?
Malcolm
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Bazman wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:28 pm :reading:
I have read a few books on buddhism the last ten years.
The latest being why buddhism is true by Robert Wright
Basically I pretty much accept the non self is true.
I just need to work on meditation.
Any other advice?
Find a teacher.
reiun
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Malcolm wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:57 pm
Bazman wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:28 pm :reading:
I have read a few books on buddhism the last ten years.
The latest being why buddhism is true by Robert Wright
Basically I pretty much accept the non self is true.
I just need to work on meditation.
Any other advice?
Find a teacher.
What he said.
And btw: welcome!
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Welcome
Generation's shall pass, our determination shall grow, at the foot of Mount Fuji
Like smoke that reaches far beyond the clouds.--nichimoku shonin. Third high priest of Nichiren Shoshu

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Bazman
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Where do I find a teacher?
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Find some Buddhism lectures on youtube, watch a bunch of different ones. See if you are interested in some, not in others. Ask about them here.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Buddhists
Browse down to: Modern Teachers

Zen:

https://www.korinji.org/ Meido Moore, Madison WI *DW Alumnus

https://www.zenstudies.org/ Roko Sherry Chayat, Syracuse NY *available online

https://choboji.org/ Genjo Marinello, Seattle WA

www.zenteachers.org see "AZTA Members List"
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Welcome :) hoping you all the best in your search
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Welcome to DW!

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Bazman wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 4:52 pm Where do I find a teacher?
Do you have dharma centers near you? Look up their online schedule and maybe attend a few classes after researching them a bit first.
Happy Pride month to my queer dharma siblings!

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The best way to find a Teacher is to ask a person you trust in a setting you trust (online if online, I’m person if in person, etc), about a Teacher they recommend. The best Teachers are generally those that others recommend, from my experience. At least that’s an easy way to find a good one, and also the most reliable.
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Welcome aboard! :)
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http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/

You can find different sangha here, most meeting virtually right now I'm sure.
Meditate upon Bodhicitta when afflicted by disease

Meditate upon Bodhicitta when sad

Meditate upon Bodhicitta when suffering occurs

Meditate upon Bodhicitta when you are scared

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