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Nick.HolveyNick.Holvey
edited August 2010 in Buddhism Basics
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this and glad I found this site !
I am searching for a way forward with my life and Buddhism seams the perfect answer. Any help on direction much appreciated as am feeling very low.

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  • sandysandy Explorer
    edited August 2010
    Hi Nick! I am very new as well but I have to say that Buddhanet has been a fantastic resource for me. http://www.buddhanet.net/

    I hope this can help you find your own direction :) The Dharma Talks section http://www.buddhanet.net/audio-talks.htm helps me a lot when I'm down. Helps me put my focus outward instead of inward.
  • Nick.HolveyNick.Holvey
    edited August 2010
    Thankyou Sandy, I have been reading a few post's and I feel a bit better about myself already! Just trying to let go of the past is very challenging.
  • TaliaTalia
    edited August 2010
    HI Nick,

    Buddhism has great techniques and teachings for letting go of the past and living for the present moment. I think you're in the right place :) Keep reading and find out as much as you can about Buddhism- see if it's for you.

    I hope that you find peace.
  • Nick.HolveyNick.Holvey
    edited August 2010
    Thanks Talia !
    Kind words much appreciated.
  • Nick.HolveyNick.Holvey
    edited August 2010
    Thanks again. so kind.
  • mugzymugzy Veteran
    edited August 2010
    Nick.Holvey wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,
    I'm new to this and glad I found this site !
    I am searching for a way forward with my life and Buddhism seams the perfect answer. Any help on direction much appreciated as am feeling very low.

    Welcome Nick :wavey:

    Everyone feels low sometimes, so you aren't alone. The key is to recognize that all emotions, positive or negative, are transient. The best thing we can do is to rest in the present moment.

    Hope you enjoy the forum!
  • Nick.HolveyNick.Holvey
    edited August 2010
    Thanks mugzy, Alot of caring people here and so helpful !
  • mugzymugzy Veteran
    edited August 2010
    It's actually a pretty quiet weekend here. Sometimes the forum gets pretty busy!
  • fivebellsfivebells Veteran
    edited August 2010
    Sorry to hear that you're feeling low. What's got you down?
  • seeker242seeker242 Zen Florida, USA Veteran
    edited August 2010
    Nick.Holvey wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,
    I'm new to this and glad I found this site !
    I am searching for a way forward with my life and Buddhism seams the perfect answer. Any help on direction much appreciated as am feeling very low.


    Learn to practice meditation. Reading is good and brings understanding, but Wisdom is where the "real deal" of Buddhism comes in. Wisdom comes only from meditation practice. :)
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