[casinobonuscxz]

As I posted in my introduction, I'm extremely new to buddhism, also being military doesn't exactly go hand in hand with
preserving life. So I was wondering if anybody has any advice for me on how or which way to... I don't want to say "be buddhist" because that sounds ignorant lol, but I'm not entirely sure where to start, there are no practice groups and I can't talk to
close friends or relatives due to religious differences.

[JANALA]

welcome Ducky

for me, the starting point generally comes from defining our needs

for example, what exactly has lead you to develop an interest in learning about buddhism?

what specifically are you personally searching for?

regards

Element

[occurrini]

Are those rhetorical questions or would you like an answer? Kinda difficult to tell

[myspacepro]

As I posted in my introduction, I'm extremely new to buddhism, also being military doesn't exactly go hand in hand with
preserving life. So I was wondering if anybody has any advice for me on how or which way to... I don't want to say "be buddhist" because that sounds ignorant lol, but I'm not entirely sure where to start, there are no practice groups and I can't talk to
close friends or relatives due to religious differences.

Is there a contract with your service organization that will end one day soon? If so then the end could be the new beginning. Yet for studying the Buddha , the Dharma, the Sangha and investigating the main schools of Buddhism one can begin at the moment of getting in touch with it. Gather all that you can find and just start meditating about this. Meditation is possible in many ways and at any moment too. One thing is sure....you will also change. And these changes will be a sign of progress. Day by day. Just my 2 cents of what I am able to say.

[Gymnarnemia]

Are those rhetorical questions or would you like an answer? Kinda difficult to tell

hi Ducky

they were questions for your reflection. they were also questions for which providing an answer could guide members here in assisting you

however, if you simply wish to study then, sure, members here can recommend some books for you to start reading

kind regards

element

[pongeystrhjst]

Hi Ducky.
Like you I am pretty new to Buddhism.
I have been quite involved in a few religions as well as atheism.
People, in general, I found, always wanted to push their views too hard.
I like intuition, within reason, and find this forum open and non invasive.
Good luck, we are all sort of searching,hopefully.

[Enjknsua]

Just got in, I'll have an answer to those questions in a bit lol need to grab some food stuffs

[FallJimerks]

what exactly has lead you to develop an interest in learning about buddhism?

what specifically are you personally searching for?

1. I like the concept of no judgement and I just don't feel a connection with worshiping the communal idea of one version of God when there are so many aspects. I came from a very religiously intolerant family. Not so much in the atheistic type, but rather in the christian "every religion is wrong except for ours" type. I believe that we can overcome well... suffering is really the best word to use, in this present life and not have to wait for death for it to cease, though that mentality never fit quite well with the religion I was raised in.

2. As for personally, I'm searching for control. Learning to control myself mentally, thoughts and what not. Ultimately i'm searching for inner peace that I can share with others.

Hajurba - in regards to my contract it isn't up until 2014 so I have a little bit of time before that is an idea.

[RemiVedia]

ive always seen buddhism as a way of life
as most do in countries like
vietnam, laos, & thailand
as more then 90% seek refuge in the 3 jewels

but just like when studing a language
we don't just learn from one place
but as many places as possible
if we spent all of our time learning
from just reading we wouldn't entirely be able
too understand what someone saying,

tho buddhism has always been a part
of my life as chinese & vietnamese have
being i was raised in more then one household
buddhism is a part of me
its why every time i hear a ringing in my ear
i say buddha 3 times

tho my religion is love
i follow the teachings of the buddha

[discountviagraman]

1. I like the concept of no judgement...

I believe that we can overcome well... suffering is really the best word to use, in this present life and not have to wait for death for it to cease...

I'm searching for control. Learning to control myself mentally, thoughts and what not. Ultimately i'm searching for inner peace that I can share with others.

sounds great, Ducky

non-judgement is intimately connected to freedom from suffering. non-judgement is an essential aspect of meditative practise

in Buddhism, controlling the mind uses both non-judgement (bare awareness/concentration/unconditional love) and discerning judgment (wisdom)

the following book may possibly be helpful reading....Buddha-Dhamma For Students

regards