Although 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. there are also some audio Dharma Talks which may be beneficial.

throssel.org.uk

I 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 60's and early 70's. When I became quite serious about study I found the Theravadan tradition, which helped immensely in my understanding. Later I started to attend classes with a Mahayana teacher and found that my study of Theravada was an immense help. I am now studying Vajrayana/Tantra and having some experience of the other traditions is very grounding.

The Dalai Lama, a source of enormous wisdom in the Tibetan traditional, suggests that one study the spiritual teacher for 12 years or more before commiting oneself. Many of us may not feel that we have that much time to seek a trusted spiritual advisor. I would suggest studying the sutras as a first step and to download the website accesstoinsight.com  ( an amazing source of instruction). One can then determine if you want to seek instruction through the Mahayana or Vajrayana or perhaps remain in the Theravadan tradition.  I would suggest that for authentic Buddhist books, not of the Western self-help genre, to search Snowlion.com. All traditions are covered within their publishing arena. When and if you feel comfortable moving to a different form of Buddha dharma this should give you a starting place for teachings. Wisdom Publishing is also a resource for dharma.

I am not suggesting any particular group or sect of Buddhism as only you can determine that, with study you will find where you want to be. The dharma is a path of personal experience and what we derive from the different  traditions is the determiner of what path we will ultilmately choose to follow.

My own spiritaul teacher advises that we not jump around between the traditions as it causes confusion, and I would agree, but I insisted it didn't a few years ago. I would also counsel you not to toss the teachings out when something annoys you or isn't to your liking. That is usually when they are the most helpful to our growth as whole human beings.

I am so happy that you are seeking dharma and pray that I have been of some assistance. There are some exceptionally wise people posting here and you are so fortunate to have their advise. Don't be anxious about your want to study dharma. Dharma pervades the universe and the right form, right teacher, right path will embrace you.

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