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- Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:44 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Learning Buddhism?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3622
Re: Learning Buddhism?
Not that I am an advanced student myself; but I recommend delving into the texts for your "study". I don't know what all you have read; but if you haven't already I would start by reading the Dhammapada. It captures the essence, or the heart of Buddhism and it will give you a fantastic ove...
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:27 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello Everyone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2566
Re: Hello Everyone
Thanks all!!
@ Ben; I appreciate the recommendation!
@ Ben; I appreciate the recommendation!
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:46 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello Everyone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2566
Hello Everyone
Hello Everyone! I was searching the web on Theravada Buddhism and discovered this forum. I am so happy to have found it!! About me in brief: I am 35 years old and live in the state of Ohio. I am a Christian and ministry student who is studying to be a Pastor. I am a Methodist. That said, I have a de...
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Bhikkhu Bodhi Lectures: In the Buddha's Words
- Replies: 46
- Views: 38158
Re: Bhikkhu Bodhi Lectures: In the Buddha's Words
Wow...thanks for posting this link!! I'm ALREADY glad I joined this forum today! This is fantastic. In the Buddha's Words was my first introduction to the Pali Canon; and I've since been reading all his other translations. I love that book, it is one of my favorites!!
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: spiritual friends
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2366
Re: spiritual friends
I HIGHLY encourage this. It is actually perhaps the main reason why I joined this forum; to have meaningful discussion with those who might have a different worldview than I do. I am actually a Christian who is studying to be a Pastor; yet I have a deep love and respect for other faith traditions an...