[mikaelluioy]

Like i said on my previous introduction lost, im new.

I was just wondering how to start following the path of buddhism!

Things like meditation, what to think off? What to do?
Acting in everyday life?

Basically the basics?

Thanks guys i hope you can help!

[orapope]

Hi Drew,

You can give a look at the Study-Links. There is a thread about Meditation and other reliable resources.

Also you can ask any questions at 'Discovering Buddha's Teachings' Forum.

[allvideO]

I was just wondering how to start following the path of buddhism!

Things like meditation, what to think off? What to do?
Acting in everyday life?

Basically the basics?

hi Drew

the path of buddhism is threefold: (1) non-harming; (2) meditation; and (3) insight

non-harming (morality) forms the foundation of the Buddhist path because when the mind dwells in non-harming it does not have worries & problems. the mind has strong self-respect. then it can meditate more easily

non-harming is being considerate & aware not to hurt oneself & others. it also includes being helpful & charitable to others when we can

buddha particularly explained five areas for non-harming: (1) not killing; (2) not-stealing; (3) not hurting with sex; (4) being honest in speech; and (5) refraining from drugs & alcohol that makes us careless

with meditation, generally beginners start by learning to observe their in breathing & out breathing. this practise can make the mind calm & peaceful

we can try practising observing each in breath & each out breath, say for 5 minutes. sit with a straight relaxed back. know each in breath as it flows into the body (through the nostrils, throat, diaphram &/or belly) & stops; then know each out breath as it flows out of the body.

just remain aware of the flow, movement &/or sensation of each breathing, as it enters, flows & stops; and then as it exits, flows & stops on final exit. allow the breathing to be natural. if your mind feels comfortable doing this for 5 minutes, then you can practise longer.

before & after breathing meditation, we can also practise some 'metta meditation', by thinking for a few moments: "may i abide in well-being; may others abide in well-being; may all be free from suffering"

you may also consider visiting a buddhist meditation group or centre

kind regards

element

[Ygd2qr8k]

Thank you so much ill be looking On the study links and focusing on
My breathing whilst meditating, and Ill be doing the five areas,

You have helped alot, i appreciate the comments very much

Kind regards,

Drew

[HawksBurnDown]

Thank you so much ill be looking On the study links and focusing on
My breathing whilst meditating, and Ill be doing the five areas,

You have helped alot, i appreciate the comments very much

Kind regards,

Drew

You'r welcome Drew!

[Narus63]

Hello,
with all these explanations i wasn´t satisfied. The real buddhist path is the Eightfold Path. Nobody needs to add or take parts away.
It is proven by millions of people.

anando

[wrbwrbwrb]

Hello,
with all these explanations i wasn´t satisfied. The real buddhist path is the Eightfold Path. Nobody needs to add or take parts away.
It is proven by millions of people.

anando

Can't say I disagree. I do think that the posts above have offered solid practical advice on the matter.

In any case, I think the eightfold path is the guide.

[ronaldasten]

Basically the basics?

Here are the basics as I understand them.

1) Basic theory : The four noble truths
2) Basic practice: The 8-fold path

If you read the two above, I think you have covered what the Buddha taught.

As for meditation, I have read a few books but I still haven't come across anything more deeper, more complete yet more clearer and simpler than this book:
http://www.dhammatalks.net/Books11/A...hapters1-5.pdf

You can read the first few chapters free.