Buddhism for Beginners

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There are the obvious basic tenets to cover, of course, but also other less obvious ones that are still fundamentals. Do Buddhists believe in evolution? Where did the universe come from? Is Buddha a god? If not, what's wih the altars and offerings? How does prayer work? What are the different branches / sects of Buddhism, how and why are they different? Can women attain enlightenment? How should a Buddhist deal with conflicts about faith, e.g. friends and family who don't follow Buddhism? Etc etc Member Videos Although our videos are available to all on Youtube and on Buddha Weekly (production costs are supported partially by advertising.) Here, we are publishing our HD videos to a private channel on Vimeo as a special thank you to our members and Patrons who generously support the mission “Spread the Dharma. Members who are logged in can view these. Summarized in a few words, With Each and Every Breath is a guide book to meditation. The foundation is built upon the teachings of the Buddha, as well as the work of a subsequent Buddhist that better developed some of the condensed teachings of the Buddha. My Buddhist studies began around 2003 with The Tibetan Book of the Dead as translated by Gyurme Dorje. Since that time my pursuit has been more academic than devotional but has branched off into the study of Dzogchen, Bon, and the individual schools of Tibetan Buddhism — particularly Nyingma and Kagyu. Penguin Classics has taken Tenzin Chogyel’s 18th century story of Buddha’s life and translated it here for a modern audience. Here, you can read through the 12 acts of the Buddha’s life, from his birth to his final reunion with his son Rahula. This telling of the Buddha’s story is a masterful weaving of the earthly and celestial and you can feel the constant present of the gods through the Buddha’s journey.

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Zen Buddhism is a subschool of Mahayana Buddhism that first appeared in China. It combines traditional Buddhist ideas with ones found in Chinese philosophy such as Taoism. Before reading this book I looked up Thubten Chodron on the internet and found that ''She is renowned for giving very clear explanations of Buddism''. To start learning about Buddhism and meditation, watch some of my videos here or read my blog posts here.Another resource is the Buddha Educational Foundation which has many publications online, and that can also be sent to you. The Ven. Thubten Chodron is an ordained nun in the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition. She is also a California native who taught in the Los Angeles school system before she began her Buddhist practice. Since the 1970s she has studied with many of the great teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Today she writes and travels, teaching Buddhism, and she is the founder of Sravasti Abbey near Newport, Washington. This excellent primer on Buddhism is set up in a question-and-answer format. At the outset, Chodron notes: “I believe that spiritual practice is more about holding questions than finding answers. Seeking one correct answer often comes from a wish to make life — which is basically fluid — into something certain and fixed. This often leads to rigidity, closed-mindedness, and intolerance. On the other hand, holding a question — exploring its many facets over time — puts us in touch with the mystery of life.”

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In The Buddha and His Teachings, editors Bercholz and Kohn have compiled a wonderful "overview" book on Buddhism. It presents essays from modern-day teachers of many Buddhist traditions, both Theravada and Mahayana, along with brief selections from ancient texts. The authors of the essays include Bhikku Bodhi, Ajahn Chah, Pema Chodron, the 14th Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Shunryu Suzuki, and Chogyam Trungpa. This user’s guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions and provides simple answers in plain English. Consider this a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying life. An exceptionally complete and accessible introduction to Buddhism that’s also a wonderful resource for seasoned students, since the question-and-answer format makes it easy to find just the topic you’re looking for, such as:A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Can you possibly send me the original post? Or edit that post in a way that the reference to our book appears? For Zen students, one of the best how-to books is Robert Aitken’s Taking the Path of Zen. Aitken, one of the early pioneers of Zen in America, teaches us not only how to sit but also why we do. Replete with practical instructions and advice, including stretching exercises that make sitting easier, there’s no more comprehensive a guide than this. It’s a great place to start. In Buddhism, each person is trapped in a painful life, death and rebirth cycle called samsara. The aim of Buddhism is for the individual to exit this painful cycle of suffering by achieving nirvana. Here’s an overview of Buddhism from its roots in India. The book chronicles how Buddhist ideas crossed the globe and how it’s continued to grow over time. In addition to the history, Wangu’s account introduces the foundational teachings of Buddhism and breaks down its three major schools (Tehravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana). I like this book as a good starting point because its mostly an overview without sounding like a manual. An Introduction to Zen Buddhism by D. T. Suzuki with a foreword by Carl Jung