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by RickThunderclees
Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Quick Question Regarding Tibetan Buddhism.
Replies: 2
Views: 985

Re: Quick Question Regarding Tibetan Buddhism.

Good morning everyone! Had a quick question: I'm taking a break from reading up on teachings and am exploring the history of different Buddhist traditions. Each tradition is equally beautiful in its own accord and completely fascinating to me. I've been practicing now for over 10 years and it's bee...
by RickThunderclees
Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Quick Question Regarding Tibetan Buddhism.
Replies: 2
Views: 985

Quick Question Regarding Tibetan Buddhism.

Good morning everyone! Had a quick question: I'm taking a break from reading up on teachings and am exploring the history of different Buddhist traditions. Each tradition is equally beautiful in its own accord and completely fascinating to me. I've been practicing now for over 10 years and it's been...
by RickThunderclees
Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:30 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identity
Replies: 22
Views: 5008

Re: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identit

Mkoll wrote:I think what's most important is one's cultivation of the Noble Eightfold Path. The color of the robe (identity) one chooses to wear isn't as important.

Be well.
James,

Thank you for your wise words. Well spoken.

Sincerely,

rT
by RickThunderclees
Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identity
Replies: 22
Views: 5008

Re: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identit

Sorry people! :emb: Actually it is not so far off topic since what we seem to be talking about here is the OP's inability to find a tradition they identify with. I would say: Don't stress it. Shop around, but be careful you don't fall prey to "need" to identify. Rather look at how well th...
by RickThunderclees
Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identity
Replies: 22
Views: 5008

Re: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identit

Haha this thread was hijacked by global mod.
by RickThunderclees
Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:17 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identity
Replies: 22
Views: 5008

Re: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identit

It is human nature to seek novelty. That is the "monkey mind" that meditation is an effort to settle down. So, with so many Buddhist traditions, there is lots of novelty to distract you. While sticking with one tradition is good for consistency of practice, there is nothing wrong with tak...
by RickThunderclees
Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identity
Replies: 22
Views: 5008

Re: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identit

Then that answers most of your questions, doesn't it? The core of your practice has to be the practice of your local centre, unless you really don't get on with the people there. Supplement it (if you like) by whatever reading you like to do outside that tradition but don't talk too much about it a...
by RickThunderclees
Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identity
Replies: 22
Views: 5008

Re: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identit

Have you tried looking around for a Buddhist teacher that clicks with you, whatever the tradition? A teacher you trust, whose teachings really speak to you might get rid of any identity crisis. If you are just studying on your own, that is great, but really for practice there isn't any substitute f...
by RickThunderclees
Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identity
Replies: 22
Views: 5008

A Voyage of Lifetimes: a struggle for a Buddhist identity

Greetings all! :namaste: I have been a Buddhist practitioner in some capacity for over 10 years now. I'm a westerner, and was raised Methodist. I did not have a strict upbringing at all. We simply went to church as a family on Sundays, that's pretty much it. Upon discovering Buddhism, I quickly took...
by RickThunderclees
Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 1
Views: 694

Introduction

Another refugee from a previous forum which will remain "nameless" :) Gassho everyone! Been a lurker for a while but finally realized that I needed to post. I live in a more rural area (currently) and do not have access to a Sangha on a regular basis. Having a community of people on the sa...

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