[Peabelilt]

I have been studying Buddhism for about 3 months now. Since I have not read a book cover to cover that did not pertain to my chosen profession since college, I find it reassuring that I have easily knocked out a half dozen on Buddhism and related topics in that time frame. The dedication is there, to be sure.

However, I live in a place (and work in an industry for that matter) that is drastically negative, amazingly materialistic and totally void of moral values. I feel like it is a hindrance on my own progress sometimes, and find myself falling into periods of brief remission, if you will. Since I am here for at least a little while longer, I must make the best of it.

If any of the more experienced practitioners and scholars would recommend some passages or readings that pertain to this type of situation that I find myself in, that would be most beneficial.
Thanks!

kereD