Buddhism

Tobin S.

(10,420 posts) Fri Jan 18, 2019, 03:26 PM Jan 2019

A couple of good books, especially for beginners in meditation and Buddhism.

Falling into Grace by Adyashanti is one of the best books I've ever read on any subject. He is a Buddhist, but in his teaching he seeks to connect with people of all faiths and backgrounds. I've found this style of writing from several Buddhist authors writing for a Western audience. They try to import Buddhist concepts into the Western mindset. Adyashanti accomplishes that well.

And I'm currently reading Buddha Standard Time by Lama Surya Das. I've only read the first 50 pages or so, but it is already been a very good book. Like Adyashanti's work it's ideal for the Western mind with it's introduction to Buddhist concepts. In this work, Lama Surya Das focuses on how we can make time for ourselves in our fast paced culture by bringing us into the moment to appreciate all that is instead of unconsciously moving through life in a reactionary kind of way.

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A couple of good books, especially for beginners in meditation and Buddhism. (Original Post) Tobin S. Jan 2019 OP

Is it possible that your studies Harker Jan 2019 #1

That has something to do with it. Tobin S. Jan 2019 #3

That's beautiful. Harker Jan 2019 #5

Thank you. Tobin S. Jan 2019 #6

I appreciate the welcome. Harker Jan 2019 #7

Thank you. sagesnow Jan 2019 #2

You're welcome. Tobin S. Jan 2019 #4

Harker

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1. Is it possible that your studies

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Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:14 PM

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were what led to your recently stating your love for all DUers?

Tobin S.

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3. That has something to do with it.

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Sat Jan 19, 2019, 03:21 PM

Jan 2019

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Studying and I've had a regular meditation practice for a while. My heart has been opening for a while now. It's been a long slow process extending over the past few years, but I don't think it could have happened any other way for me.

But I think it can happen to everyone at any time with grace, and it is a part of spiritual development. When we focus inward, we naturally get to a place of compassion and love for everyone including ourselves. We're all only human, and each of us has the capacity for enlightenment and love.