Somehow found this group and joined. I have not taken any vows, but my collection of Buddhist books is substantial. I've listened to many dharma talks online (Dharma Seed, IMS and Commonground Meditation Center). I've understood the two truths to some extent, contemplating for years the conventional reality and universal (Nargajuna) which has (with the Heart Sutra) kept me sane in the face of life's difficulties. Of course, there is a deep connection with HH the Dalai Lama and have read books with his name as the author upon the cover and watched him speak in many online videos. I am getting a new understanding of Theravada Buddhism and vipassana most recently. Zen (Dogen and Suzuki) and then there's Thich Nhat Hanh. Upaya Zen Center audios (esp. Mind-Life Institute info) are also frequented. Pardon, but I don't know how else to describe myself to a Buddhist Group in terms other than these. My most recent reading has been
- Food for the Heart Chah, Ajahn
The Mind of Mahamudra: Advice from the Kagyu Masters (Tibetan Classics) Jinpa Ph.D
The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering Bodhi, Bhikkhu
The Essential Haiku: Versions of Basho, Buson, & Issa (Essential Poets) Robert Hass
On Zen Practice: Body, Breath, and Mind Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi
Issue at Hand Gil Fronsdal
The Three Pillars of Zen-- Roshi P. Kapleau
When Awareness Becomes Natural: A Guide to Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Life Sayadaw U Tejaniya, Robert French
Emptiness: A Practical Guide for MeditatorsGuy Armstrong, Joseph Goldstein
I wrote more than I intended.