How do you practice buddhism?

#1 29-01-2011, 10:46 PM

I live by the simple philosophy of Buddhism and meditate every evening.

Samana · #2 30-01-2011, 11:32 AM

Hi,

Over the years I have attended various offline teachings and courses relating to Buddhist practice in 2 different Buddhist traditions, as well as receive one-to- one instructions from several teachers.

I also study the Pali Canon and meditate.

I consider that my practice consists of study and meditation as well as doing my best to integrate what I have learned into my everyday life.

Kind wishes,

Samana

#3 30-01-2011, 12:36 PM

The 3 M's....Meditation, Mindfulness, and Metta (Loving Kindness)!

This is how my teacher explained living the Dharma (Dhamma) in our daily lives to me when I was a monk.

Samana · #4 31-01-2011, 07:59 AM

The Buddha taught that the way to overcome dukkha (discontent, conflict, mental suffering) was through his teachings on The Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

7luminaries · #5 08-02-2011, 07:51 PM

I thought I'd post this here for comment...Thicht Nhat Han, the Dalai Lama, and many others espouse similar views...

Peace,
7L

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Inspired by a powerful spiritual awakening at a very young age, Adyashanti teaches a unique non-dual Buddhist approach to every aspect of living, including activism.

What follows is a series of questions posed to him about activism, and his answers.

Question: How do I reconcile allowing things to be as they are without taking a stand? There are a lot of areas in my life where I feel I can’t just allow things to be as they are, but I must take up arms and oppose them.
Answer: There’s never a need to oppose. Opposition is an attitude of the separate self. Do what is true. In doing what is true, there is no attitude to opposition.
Question: It wouldn’t feel right in my soul to lay back and do nothing. It would be cowardly. At times, allowing things to be as they are can enter into the realm of cowardice.
Answer: Let the Truth inform action.
Question: Does that kind of action come from a feeling about what’s right under the circumstances?
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Question: Even at the risk of consequences?
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Samana · #6 09-02-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 7luminaries

I thought I'd post this here for comment...Thicht Nhat Han, the Dalai Lama, and many others espouse similar views...

TNH and HHDL are both high profile Mahayana Buddhist teachers so its natural that their views will be similar !

Kind regards,

Samana

#7 11-04-2011, 11:48 PM

you can find mostly everything anywhere you look with buddhism. there are teachings everywhere, what you need to do is listen to the voice of the animal you are and know that you are the driver, not the vehicle.

if you want the cessation of suffering for all things, you will cultivate compassion. that's someone who is inspired in their way by the buddha.

simplez