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**Itrtuawh** · 01-27-2012, 09:02 AM

I expect this question has been asked before, so apologies in advance if it has.

I've only been reading up on buddhism for the last few months and, as I've said in my introduction post, I'm really enjoying getting to grips with how people use it in their lives. I would say I'm reasonably familiar with the main divisions within the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. I'm at the point where I want to read more on each, but just don't know which to pick first.

Therefore, I've got a couple of questions on why you opted for the type of buddhism you did. I would really appreciate any response that will maybe make my mind up on which route to opt for.

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

Thanks,
Mark.

I didn't set out to become a Buddhist. I happened to come across teachings within a certain tradition (Zen); they resonated with me, and still do. Since then I've felt free to investigate Buddhism in its different varieties, and I've found much of value. Nevertheless, the tradition I encountered first still is the one with which I feel the greatest affinity.

01-27-2012, 09:02 AM	#5
Itrtuawh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	I expect this question has been asked before, so apologies in advance if it has. I've only been reading up on buddhism for the last few months and, as I've said in my introduction post, I'm really enjoying getting to grips with how people use it in their lives. I would say I'm reasonably familiar with the main divisions within the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. I'm at the point where I want to read more on each, but just don't know which to pick first. Therefore, I've got a couple of questions on why you opted for the type of buddhism you did. I would really appreciate any response that will maybe make my mind up on which route to opt for. Which type of buddhism do you follow? Was there something that pulled you towards that tradition more than the others? Thanks, Mark. I didn't set out to become a Buddhist. I happened to come across teachings within a certain tradition (Zen); they resonated with me, and still do. Since then I've felt free to investigate Buddhism in its different varieties, and I've found much of value. Nevertheless, the tradition I encountered first still is the one with which I feel the greatest affinity.
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