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After wading through all the different traditions,sects,groups, sectarian views,ego, sects that are called called cults for some real stupid reasons(In my own opinion) where can i find Simple no thrills Buddhism does it exist?

feel free to School me if you must because I'm a Newbie but i have learned some things thus far.http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...milies/bow.gif

Hi Jupitermadcat,

I'm a newbie too, and for me its simply learning and following the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. Personally I feel that is all you need. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/hands.gif

In my very personal opinion, if one is in the need of a tradition to be followed, I recommend to choose the most nearer to what the historical Buddha taught. The one I know, by reading their teachings, is the Thai Forest Tradition. I have found in their teachings good advice to follow the path of Buddha.

Now, if one wants to follow the teachings of Buddha, the best way is to follow the teachings of Buddha, recorded in the Pali Canon, giving a careful reading of his discourses, through a contemplative apprehending, letting them do their proper work within, and in a honest disposition to practice what is instructed by him. This is following the teachings of Buddha. Simple.

But this kind of resolution is very personal and has to be in touch with your heart. In my experience, nothing has resonated so deeply and clearly than the discourses of Buddha.

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Maybe others will have suggestions, but personally I don't know of a better place to start than Access to Insight and its extensive collection of suttas. This is the closest as you're going to get to the original teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, without later add-ons.

If you're interested in Mahayana Buddhism, I would recommend starting with a basic overview of Mahayana teachings and core doctrines. That makes it easier to understand where the teachings of particular schools/sects came from. Among the core doctrines I would include emptiness (sunyata), perfection of wisdom (prajnaparamita), Buddha nature (tathatagarbha), mind-only (Yogacara/Cittamatra), the bodhisattva path, and the concept of "buddha fields" or "pure lands".

It is, IMHO, the best way to get started.

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Aasha, some advanced practitioners need to become newbies several times... such are the teachings... http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ies/tongue.gif

And for sure, the backbone of the path toward liberation are those teachings.

Sorry, I decided to just delete what I said...I was only joking anyway but I see you beat me to it!!!! http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ies/tongue.gif

Oh no, it's OK... http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ies/tongue.gif

That's good Kaarine....its just my sense of humour sometimes...not everyone gets it, and I don't like to offend! http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif