Where Does The New Buddhist Start?

Hollizle

As the title suggests, I am new at all of this Buddhist stuff and don't really know where to start. I am hungry for any knowlege I can accumulate, so if anyone has any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a bunches!

MatSalted

Hollizle wrote: »

As the title suggests, I am new at all of this Buddhist stuff and don't really know where to start. I am hungry for any knowlege I can accumulate, so if anyone has any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a bunches!

Hows about The Four Noble Truths?:)

Mat

Patriot83

Hi, i was given this site by another member on here. There are some introductory e books and under the studies section there is some basic info.
http://www.buddhanet.net/

Hope it helps.

jati

I would like to second Patriot83's recommendation. Especially the ebook "Good Question, Good Answer" seems very helpful. Have a look: http://www.buddhanet.net/ebooks_g.htm

And I recommend "Buddhism Plain & Simple" by Steve Hagen.

BrotherBob

Hi,

I offer you this series of online videos as a good resource for a basic understanding the BuddhaDharma.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJAokwMG7o4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEEqaSRbnQ8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4UB2xut1cs&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O46MJQFOhMo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsnu6o_E-XA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ5XUaY23zQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmXoWt9hepE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7gOVqJwyaA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIcT9kWjWOM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saqW6olKIIw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFgYmEHINAM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpfmaNU_EwE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK8QoAMTujw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOh9w4qeya0&feature=related

Hollizle

Thank you guys SO much. I am really really excited about all of this
"Good Question, Good Answer" seems to be extremely helpful so far.

Now-Is-reality

Hollizle wrote: »

Thank you guys SO much. I am really really excited about all of this

I know, I felt the same way when I first started! It's so nice to come across something so usable and personally applicable. Be slow in your studies so you have time to search, understand and apply. Remember, don't take anything as truth, question things and find the truth in them instead.
Good luck in your journey into buddhism! I would give you some sites but the ones inwhich Brother Bob and Patriot gave you are really good ones! I will add to Patriots "good books to read" list... that is Buddhism in a Nutshell which is a short, but to the point reading on most of the intro things and really important ideas and beliefs in buddhism.

Also, if you are interested in attending some beginning buddhism/ intro to buddhism seminars, I am sure there are some at a local center! To find those go to the site that patriot gave, and go to the "world buddhist directory" and put in where you are so that you can find a list of the temples, monasteries and centers around you.

Good luck!
Ashley