[Deseassaugs]

Hi Dawn,

Nothing is necessary. But I think it is good to walk through one door as opposed to peeking in many doors. I use this analogy here as a way to demonstrate the tenancy that a lot of Dharma practitioners have...including me!...it is just part of our habit of not being satisfied and wanting more and more. But when we find a method or a tradition that is suitable to our own conditions and capacities, I think it is best to focus on that otherwise we can just dance around a lot.

But do take your time, and you will find a good fit for yourself. You will know because beyond all the study and reading we may do; all of the teachings we may listen to; when something "click's" inside and you can notice a change in your day to day (or even moment to moment) experience, then it is proof that it is having a good effect.

I don't entirely disagree with previous comments, but I can say that in my own experience I've found that traditions may differ in the way they present the teachings, and even in the same traditions there may be different systems of thought. Though they essentially approach the same thing, I think it could be at the very least confusing and in the worst case can seem to be contradictory. Just my thoughts...

In my own experience, I did not search around too much to find my own fit. Direct experience resulting from practice told me all I needed to know.

Terma