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New to Buddhism
Hi, I'm rather new to Buddhism.
Two years ago I started reading a book called "The buddhist's ancient path" by Thera Piyadassi and now reading "Buddhism in Daily Life" by Nina Van Gorkum. These were both given to me for free.
I've also been following some speeches by Gil Fronsdale, Martine Bachelor and Andrea Fella
This has been fascinating.
I started out Agnostic and still am to a degree but I believe in the philosophy behind buddhism about suffering coming from grasping.
I am seeing a positive impact in my life with meditation, although I find it hard, it still seems to help with stress and tension at work and I can tell I've softened quite a bit.
back story: I was abused as I was growing up and became quite defensive in my thoughts and behaviours. I think that traces back to why I get very depressed inside.
This is the first time I've told anyone about what I've been up to but my husband suspects to a degree. I've been pretty much going it alone. There isn't much option in buddhism where I live.
I have lots of questions though. Hope that I can ask them here. Sorry in advanced if they are new and silly.
Two years ago I started reading a book called "The buddhist's ancient path" by Thera Piyadassi and now reading "Buddhism in Daily Life" by Nina Van Gorkum. These were both given to me for free.
I've also been following some speeches by Gil Fronsdale, Martine Bachelor and Andrea Fella
This has been fascinating.
I started out Agnostic and still am to a degree but I believe in the philosophy behind buddhism about suffering coming from grasping.
I am seeing a positive impact in my life with meditation, although I find it hard, it still seems to help with stress and tension at work and I can tell I've softened quite a bit.
back story: I was abused as I was growing up and became quite defensive in my thoughts and behaviours. I think that traces back to why I get very depressed inside.
This is the first time I've told anyone about what I've been up to but my husband suspects to a degree. I've been pretty much going it alone. There isn't much option in buddhism where I live.
I have lots of questions though. Hope that I can ask them here. Sorry in advanced if they are new and silly.
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don't apologize for "new and silly" questions, you're in the beginner forum and that is exactly what is expected of you here.
i'm sorry to hear about your past, but i want you to know that you are not alone. i am dealing with somewhat similar issues that i talk about in this post:
http://newbuddhist.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7021
might be helpful for you to check it out as there were quite a few helpful replies. my experience was when i was older, not growing up, but i imagine the buddhist approach to healing would be very much the same. i am slowly growing and healing regarding this topic and i hope that you will find the same
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I’ve been putting together a comment for that thread
thank you for thanking me.
i find it difficult to ask for help for myself sometimes, but the thought that i might help others makes a</o><o> world of difference to me.
the important thing i have realized is that for a long time i felt as though i wanted to be this equanimous benevolent person... but i couldn't be because this crappy thing happened to me and HE is the reason i cannot be. recently though, i have realized that I am the only one holding myself back. it's difficult and i'm still working on it, but i hope this helps
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One lesson I learnt many years ago, was to simplify.
Shed the unnecessary, shed the superfluous, and live, simply.
Study the Four Noble Truths, The Eighfold Path and take on the Five precepts.
These, in their deep wisdom, exhort us to get rid of what we cling to uselessly (which includes the pain of past experiences) and to accept the moment and how perfect it is, and how wonderful we are, Now. In the Now. Right Now.
Live your life in as Wise and Compassionate a way as you can.
It isn't ever necessary to broadcast Buddhism, but it's simply a means of living well, doing no harm to anyone, and being Kind.
What could be better?