New Posts For Thread: New To Buddhismhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_BuddhismHello everyone I would like to learn more about Buddhism there seems to be alot of different types their is a Kadampa Buddhist center in my area what is that and would that be ideal for a beginner? what are the differences this and Zen and all the oGo to Google, and search on "lauderdale zen".http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=313434846#313434846Go to Google, and search on "lauderdale zen".Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:04:11 -0500I don't see nothing in my area Fort lauderdale,florida ,http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=313388881#313388881I don't see nothing in my area Fort lauderdale,florida ,Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:05:22 -0500re finding a group... here's one site that lists them: Zen Centers Guide gasshohttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=313373558#313373558re finding a group... here's one site that lists them: Zen Centers Guide gasshoWed, 15 Jul 2009 12:53:19 -0500I welcome you to the dharma and pray that you find the path" most suitable for you.My path has been eased by progressive study. I initially was introduced to the Tibetan tradition when I was very young, but there were no teachers available in the 60http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=312288646#312288646I welcome you to the dharma and pray that you find the path" most suitable for you.My path has been eased by progressive study. I initially was introduced to the Tibetan tradition when I was very young, but there were no teachers available in the 60Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:22:30 -0500I have been doing Buddhism for quite a while now and I've been looking for things for my son, who is 13. One site I have found very helpful isTalks by Gil FronsdalBiographyGil has practiced Zen and Vipassana since 1975 and has a Ph.D. in Buddhihttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=311803006#311803006I have been doing Buddhism for quite a while now and I've been looking for things for my son, who is 13. One site I have found very helpful isTalks by Gil FronsdalBiographyGil has practiced Zen and Vipassana since 1975 and has a Ph.D. in BuddhiTue, 07 Jul 2009 18:15:56 -0500Although Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey is in the UK, it has som Zen rescources, including a free book entitled "'Sitting Buddha' Book", which can be downloaded in pdf format.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=311647977#311647977Although Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey is in the UK, it has som Zen rescources, including a free book entitled "'Sitting Buddha' Book", which can be downloaded in pdf format.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:48:21 -0500..the above mentioned groups are in the vietnamese zen tradition.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=311624936#311624936..the above mentioned groups are in the vietnamese zen tradition.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:50:55 -0500Thank you for some reason Zen is in my head i'm just trying to find a group in my areahttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=311615051#311615051Thank you for some reason Zen is in my head i'm just trying to find a group in my areaMon, 06 Jul 2009 22:07:17 -0500I think it's important to find a local community that really resonates. When I was "looking", I decided that figuring out which tradition was for me was silly. I mean, thinking about it was so non-Buddhist! I also decided that having a strong, lochttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=311597301#311597301I think it's important to find a local community that really resonates. When I was "looking", I decided that figuring out which tradition was for me was silly. I mean, thinking about it was so non-Buddhist! I also decided that having a strong, locMon, 06 Jul 2009 20:51:56 -0500i'd suggest looking into a mindfulness community (thich nhat hahn's affiliatedgroups). they seem like nice folks, socially engaged, no real controversy thati've heard about.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/51615/18048781/New_To_Buddhism?post_id=311500666#311500666i'd suggest looking into a mindfulness community (thich nhat hahn's affiliatedgroups). they seem like nice folks, socially engaged, no real controversy thati've heard about.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:56:43 -0500