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[mycthefirefly]

May the Bodhisattva of Compassion reach you whenever you need her.

When you act with the spirit of the Bodhisattva of Compassion when someone is in need.

[thefreethinkingtraveller]

Beijing Institute of Buddhism Culture 🛐 [2017] Incredibly peaceful and welcoming. #buddhism #buddhismus #buddhismtemple #buddhism101 #buddhismteachings #buddhismisalifestyle #buddhismphilosophy #peaceful #peace #travelphotography #travel #china #beijing #travelgram #culture (at Beijing, China)

[mycthefirefly]

This is what butterfly pea seeds look like. What does your bodhi seed look like?

In keeping our aspiration everlasting, we've got to take action as well. Don't keep it in a jar.

[tonybconscious]

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[billdawes]

LIFE COACHING. Pretty much took this lesson verbatim from a Tony Robbins seminar. Can you believe people think he’s a misogynist? @tonyrobbins #buddhism101 #getoveryourself #redacted (at Laugh Factory) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4suTscgysX/?igshid=e8gx2kiljrsa

[faunawolf]

Back at @upayazencenter for another elective as part of my #chaplaincytraining - here to study The Four Noble Truths as taught by @zenchangeangel • • The altitude always wrecks me, so I’m lying down and drinking water. Self care is community care. Community care is self care. #dharmanerd #chronicpainmanagement #buddhism101 #4nobletruths #compassionstartshere https://www.instagram.com/p/B4lZNCGBEIA/?igshid=1bzp4dw6q1s5a

[crashrus]

21: Feelings are not real

#21: Feelings are not real #ProjectL #Buddhism101

Let’s all share our feelings. How about let’s fucking not.

‘I feel’ could possibly be the biggest hindrance to mankind’s evolution since Albert told Robert how to split the atom.

Feelings sit in your head and create absolutely fucking nothing of benefit. They will, however, prevent you from living your life.

Hey, but Craig, I feelhappy. No, you fucking don’t. You ARE happy. Or you ARE sick. Or…

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[stochasticlife]

hello! I am so grateful to have found your blog. I am deeply interested in exploring a better understanding of Buddhism; these teachings have spoken to me for a very long time. Can you recommend books or other resources for a beginner? Many thanks, -em

Well, I have a few posts related to that actually, I’d start with:

New to Buddhism, start here.

Consider that a ‘Day One’ crash course. Many people make the decision to ‘be’ a Buddhist before they really understand what that is/does. I’d actually recommend that you write down what those expectations are for you and take them up with somebody.

If you still want to be a Buddhist tomorrow, I would strongly advise that yo start sitting with other Buddhists. The ‘type’ or scale of the practice doesn’t really matter at this point, just so long as you do it. Some groups may not be for everyone, as you start keep your commitments [Except as it pertains to a daily practice] to a minimum. 

As far as recommended reading, I can’t suggest Bhante Guanratana’s ‘Mindfulness in Plain English’ highly enough. I would go so far as to strongly advise that you hold off on other Buddhism texts for awhile until you establish a daily practice. Buddhism is becoming something of a niche category in publishing, and it can be difficult to avoid the compulsion that buying more books will make you a better Buddhist. 

I would recommend that you spend 4-6 months with ‘Mindfulness in Plain English’. Once you have a regular practice established, then start exploring - look into the different schools and approaches to Buddhism, reach out to Buddhists in your community, etc. 

Bhante Gunaratana’s follow up is “Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English”, and it is also fantastic. 

I recommend you start slow, Buddhism isn’t a competitive sport. Many people jump head-long, filled with enthusiasm and zeal, in an effort to transform their life. That kind of approach is unsustainable, and in about 6 months you will probably be back to where you started. 

Further, remember the three jewels of Buddhism, The Buddha, The Dharma, and the Sangha. The Sangha is especially important to remember, an actual person/people in the same room as you sharing personal experience with the dharma is invaluable- no book can really compare to that - and they act as a direct personal connection to the Buddha himself. 

The internet is not your teacher. 

Lastly, once you feel comfortable pursuing Buddhism and the Dharma for the rest of your life, I recommend that you formally state your declaration to ‘seek refuge’ in the Three Jewels of Buddhism. Do SOMETHING to mark the decision, ideally with whatever group you are meeting with. If you don’t have a group, I still recommend that you mark the occasion and invite people important to your life to participate, even if they have no interest in Buddhism. 

ED Note- From a practical Stand-point, even though the internet is NOT your teacher as I mentioned earlier, it can in fact be your Tutor. Buddha net has some great resources (even free e-learning classes!) available, and nearly everything is free.