Hello Everyone!

[Johnacea]

My name is John and I'm a college student at Rutgers University in NJ. I'm actually taking a class on Buddhism at the moment and it has really spoken to me. I have become extremely interested in pursuing it more, which is why I decided to come here. I was wondering if anyone would be able to recommend any literature worth reading for newcomers to Buddhism and any general tips on how to get started? I would very much appreciate it. Thanks!

[VajraLion]

Hi John,
Welcome from a fellow newcomer to the forums.

I would personally recommend "How To Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life." By His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It is a great introductory text to Buddhism and meditation and as the title suggests, the way to a meaningful life. It is available for free as an audiobook on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr5CpU0FEcY
or very very reasonably priced as an e-book.

[DNS]

Welcome to Dharma Wheel!

http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3012

[Punya]

Hello and welcome John

This thread might help http://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.ph ... troductory

[lobster]

Hi John,

I should imagine your library is a good place to start?

[Johnacea]

Hi John,

I should imagine your library is a good place to start?

I was looking more along the lines of online texts but that works as well!

[lobster]

Hi John,

I should imagine your library is a good place to start?

I was looking more along the lines of online texts but that works as well!

It is practically impossible for me to post links without some helpful moderators intervention. I would suggest starting with Wikipedia, Google and perhaps here if permissible . . .
http://www.berzinarchives.com/web/en/ar ... antra.html

You will find your way. Good luck.

[kajibabu]

Hi John,
you have come to right site,

As you mentioned you have joined teaching, that is the greatest among all. Follow your teacher what to read.

One of my best online resources is http://www.berzinarchives.com/web/en/index.html . There are many other resources in youtube too.

We are lucky we have the access to internet world...

Best wishes for your Dharma practice...

REgards
Babu