New here

XKarmaX

Heys guys just abit about myself , im new here and my name is louis and im hoping to learn alot on this site, this site looks really good to be honest .

My whole family believes in buddhist and so as i . But lately ive started to really get into learning the teachings of buddha especially karma which i really like to read .

Anyways i was wondering on where i should start reading or what i could start doing first .

Thanks .

LesC

I would start out reading a few good books. Some excellent ones are listed in The Recommended Reading Thread in this board. Good luck. Feel free to ask any questions you like, we have some excellent talent on this forum.

DhammaDhatu

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XKarmaX

thanks guys for the help
i am really enjoying reading Good, Evil and Beyond

Spartickis

Hey everyone, just like XKarmaX here I am new here, and this place does look very honest and welcoming.

A little background on myself, I just graduated high school, and am looking into Buddhism seriously for the first time since i began to be disillusioned ( I don't know if that is the right word, but you get my point) with my previous Christian faith (and generally any real organized religion) that I was raised in, which happened near the beginning of high school.

I went to the local used bookstore and picked up a copy of "The Beginners Guide to Tibetan Buddhism" by Bruce Newman, which is pretty good, although I don't really find myself interested in one specific kind of Buddhism yet. I plan on reading the "the heart of buddha's teaching" by Thich Nhat Hanh because it seems to get good reviews on here!

I have a ton of questions that I'll be looking forward to discussing with everyone!

Dazzle

Hi XkarmaX and Sparticis - and a warm welcome to you both!

Dazzle _/\_

LesC

Sparticis, Also have a look at "Awaken The Buddha Within" by Lama Surya Das. Very easy reading.

Palzang

I might also add "What Makes You Not a Buddhist" by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche and "The Myth of Freedom" by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Palzang

thevoid

Hello everybody,

Like XKarmaX and Sparticis, I am new to this board. I only very recently discovered buddhism, and I love the open-minded, accepting ways of its practitioners. I have been reading through several threads and am very impressed with the kind, mature atmosphere that is so rare to see on the internet.


My name is Matt, and I look forward to future discussions with you all.

LesC

Welcome XKarmaX, good to have you onboard.

Linc

Glad to have all 3 of you here. Cheers!

yuriythebest

welcome y'all! Stick around and you'll be Buddhisming in no time!

thevoid

Thank you both Lincoln and yuriythebest

Brigid

Hi, X, Spart, and Matt! Welcome to the board. It's love to meet you.
(Ooops. That should be 'lovely to meet you'. )

thevoid

Thanks Brigid! It's a pleasure to meet you