thanks all, i will check these out..

metta

my tendency to "look around for stuff" is the same as described by the other poster in a topic below about waiting to "snipe" whatever comes up next, or whatever I can find. so ill just observe and note that for now on. I do sometimes feel like im just "sniping" away at...

thanks for asking. I came on here about to post something similar, so im glad I found this and might as well just add on here instead of starting a new topic.. what if theres a lot going on in my awareness? like, one thing will take me away from my breath, and then before that thing fully dissolves ...

thanks, and thanks for the link!

metta,

justin

thanks, cooran, I am familiar with that book (but haven't read). as far as posting in appropriate subforums goes, will do!

metta,

justin

hey, thanks for the replies. I think I might have forgotten about my favorite aspect of Theravada, but I was reminded just now by an old post of yours, david. and that is that Theravada is more teaching based then teacher based. this means to me that no matter what happens; corrupt teacher, fallout ...

hi, my name is Justin. over the past year ive sat shikantaza in soto zen traditions, but I am more interested in Theravada and vipassana, which is what ive been practicing lately. I know there are some good teachers, centers, and retreats in my state. unfortunately, those are all in the northern par...