Hi,
Lately I'm more and more interested in looking into Buddhism. I'm not trying to run before I can walk and suggesting I'm going to convert, but I have a feeling internally to research it.
I'm a complete and utter newbie. I have always naturally meditated using a 'no mind' style if you will, observing thoughts, and I am a really keen practitioner of utilising this approach throughout the day no matter where I am - always remaining as present as possible and observing thoughts that come and go without clutching on to them.
I have read some of the works of Nisargadatta Maharaj and Ramana Maharashi and really enjoy and try to adapt their approach, to give you an idea of the way I function. This has all been done naturally without a purposeful aim towards Buddhism, but a real interest has a hold on me to investigate the faith in more detail.
Where do I start? Seriously? Is there a good book to read that covers the basic fundamentals?
Is it best to start by learning the basic terminology and their meanings, like
Arhat, Bodhisattva, Dharma etc then move towards reading about the schools?
So many questions!
All advice and help appreciated, thank you
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