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Hi Aloka and everyone on BWB... I also used the Everything Buddhism book recently which I found SO useful to get a general outline of the life of the Buddha, the four noble truths, the eightfold path etc, I have tried several books but they were just too complicated for beginners (or maybe just for me!) but this one really made me feel more confident about the basics as it were. I am finding my daily sitting session has changed from a 'must remember to do' to an absolute highlight of my day and something I can't imagine doing without so that is a change. I also have a ticket to see HH The Dalai Lama in June in the UK which I am sure will be a great experience. Still not got into my local centre yet-that is going to be the next step I take but I have exchanged some emails with them and they sound helpful and welcoming.

BWB is really helping me to find my feet, I hope we are all enjoying our involvement with the forum - and if you are in the North of England today then I hope you are getting some of this wonderful sunshine we are enjoying in Yorkshire!!

warmest wishes,
Joan