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**intendepods** · 05-11-2012, 03:33 PM

I am very new to Buddhism.

(1) Is Theravada a good first choice?

(2) Did Buddha address the lay people much?

(3) The raft story in the sticky. Does it mean even good ideas should not be held too long?

May peace be with you.

Hi Twinkie, Warm welcome to BWB and peaceful wishes to you too.

I also would suggest looking at the core teaching of the Buddha as found in the Pali Canon first as this will help you to begin to understand how different traditions relate to the core teachings.
My understanding of the raft story is that nothing is to be held onto permanently. This does not mean that we can not commit ourselves to practice or be a part of a sangha in a particular tradition or school which we find is a good fit for us.

05-11-2012, 03:33 PM	#8
intendepods Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	I am very new to Buddhism. (1) Is Theravada a good first choice? (2) Did Buddha address the lay people much? (3) The raft story in the sticky. Does it mean even good ideas should not be held too long? May peace be with you. Hi Twinkie, Warm welcome to BWB and peaceful wishes to you too. I also would suggest looking at the core teaching of the Buddha as found in the Pali Canon first as this will help you to begin to understand how different traditions relate to the core teachings. My understanding of the raft story is that nothing is to be held onto permanently. This does not mean that we can not commit ourselves to practice or be a part of a sangha in a particular tradition or school which we find is a good fit for us.
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