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**Hpdovoxm** · 03-20-2012, 03:56 PM

What is turning me on to Buddhism though (and this is where I need clarification) is that there might be a way out from my clinging, striving, pseudo-philosopher's mind.

Is Buddhism a set of concepts that helps us escape from concepts?

Hi Gerrard,

Personally I think its good to just relax a little and gently take one step at a time with your investigations....

This talk 'Thoughts' from Ajahn Amaro might be helpful :

http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/4/talk/9/

"We don't have to get rid of thinking in order to meditate. There is no problem with thinking in and of itself, but only in how we sometimes relate to it.

This talk explores the role and nature of conceptual thought, how to relate to it skillfully, as well as acknowledging the value and right use of reflective thinking."

This also might be worth reading:

'Listening to Thoughts' by Ajahn Sumedho:

http://www.dhammatalks.net/Books3/Aj...o_Thoughts.htm

with kind wishes

Aloka

03-20-2012, 03:56 PM	#2
Hpdovoxm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 523 Senior Member	What is turning me on to Buddhism though (and this is where I need clarification) is that there might be a way out from my clinging, striving, pseudo-philosopher's mind. Is Buddhism a set of concepts that helps us escape from concepts? Hi Gerrard, Personally I think its good to just relax a little and gently take one step at a time with your investigations.... This talk 'Thoughts' from Ajahn Amaro might be helpful : http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/4/talk/9/ "We don't have to get rid of thinking in order to meditate. There is no problem with thinking in and of itself, but only in how we sometimes relate to it. This talk explores the role and nature of conceptual thought, how to relate to it skillfully, as well as acknowledging the value and right use of reflective thinking." This also might be worth reading: 'Listening to Thoughts' by Ajahn Sumedho: http://www.dhammatalks.net/Books3/Aj...o_Thoughts.htm with kind wishes Aloka
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