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**Gosxjqum** · 01-27-2012, 07:47 AM

Which type of buddhism do you follow?
Was there something that pulled you towards that tradition more than the others?

Hi Mark

When I first became involved with Tibetan Buddhism years ago, I didn't really know much about other Buddhist traditions. Eventually however, I began to notice the teachings of the Theravada Thai Forest tradition on the internet - and something resonated with me when I read them. I started to investigate the suttas in the Pali Canon as well as a western monastery offline and then felt very strongly that this was the direction my path needed to go in from that point onwards.

I think in general, its a good idea to investigate carefully first before finally choosing an offline group to practice with.

with kind wishes

Aloka

01-27-2012, 07:47 AM	#4
Gosxjqum Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	Which type of buddhism do you follow? Was there something that pulled you towards that tradition more than the others? Hi Mark When I first became involved with Tibetan Buddhism years ago, I didn't really know much about other Buddhist traditions. Eventually however, I began to notice the teachings of the Theravada Thai Forest tradition on the internet - and something resonated with me when I read them. I started to investigate the suttas in the Pali Canon as well as a western monastery offline and then felt very strongly that this was the direction my path needed to go in from that point onwards. I think in general, its a good idea to investigate carefully first before finally choosing an offline group to practice with. with kind wishes Aloka
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