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**st01en_lox** · 08-08-2012, 01:39 AM

Which schools of Buddhism are more open to differing views on this topic? I ask so that I may choose a course of study that is more pertinent to my current philosophy, even though I am open to a natural evolution of many of my beliefs. Also, I am very cognizant of not offending anyone who may hold these beliefs in a more puritanical light than others.

kereD

Hi Kered,

Don't worry too much about 'ists' and 'isms' !

My personal recommendation would be to investigate the Thai Theravada Forest Tradition and the lineage of Ajahn Chah.

You can download e-books and listen to audios of Ajahn Chah's teachings at the link (also in our Study Links section at the bottom of the main forums page) and I highly recommend anything from Ajahn Sumedho who was a student of the late Ajahn Chah before becoming an abbot and teacher himself.

You won't find a heavy emphasis on life-to -life rebirth in their talks and writings.

http://forestsanghapublications.org/index.php

Other than that, my suggestion is investigate different traditions and follow whatever appears to be most reasonable to you.

with kind wishes

Aloka

08-08-2012, 01:39 AM	#10
st01en_lox Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	Which schools of Buddhism are more open to differing views on this topic? I ask so that I may choose a course of study that is more pertinent to my current philosophy, even though I am open to a natural evolution of many of my beliefs. Also, I am very cognizant of not offending anyone who may hold these beliefs in a more puritanical light than others. kereD Hi Kered, Don't worry too much about 'ists' and 'isms' ! My personal recommendation would be to investigate the Thai Theravada Forest Tradition and the lineage of Ajahn Chah. You can download e-books and listen to audios of Ajahn Chah's teachings at the link (also in our Study Links section at the bottom of the main forums page) and I highly recommend anything from Ajahn Sumedho who was a student of the late Ajahn Chah before becoming an abbot and teacher himself. You won't find a heavy emphasis on life-to -life rebirth in their talks and writings. http://forestsanghapublications.org/index.php Other than that, my suggestion is investigate different traditions and follow whatever appears to be most reasonable to you. with kind wishes Aloka
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