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By Brian Schell, on February 28th, 2009%
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Podcast Episode 46: Words of Advice For The Beginning Buddhist
Welcome back, this is Daily Buddhism audio show number forty-six. My name is Brian Schell, and I am the your host for the show. You can find the text as well as all links mentioned in this program . . . → Read More: Podcast Episode 46: Words of Advice For The Beginning Buddhist
By Brian Schell, on February 27th, 2009%
Question:
I am in the midst of a spiritual journey that has lead me to explore Buddhism.
So I would like to ask: If you could say anything to someone looking into Buddhism for the first time what would you say?
Answer:
I will now boil down all my experience with Buddhism into one pithy line that will quickly . . . → Read More: Words of Advice for the New Buddhist
By Brian Schell, on February 26th, 2009%
Provided he makes and wins an argument about Buddhism with those who live there, any wondering monk can remain in a Zen temple. If he is defeated, he has to move on.
In a temple in the northern part of Japan two brother monks were dwelling together. The elder one was learned, but the younger one was . . . → Read More: Koan: Trading Dialogue for Lodging
By Brian Schell, on February 25th, 2009%
Beginner’s Books
Last week I mentioned that sometimes I get two of the same question at the same time. Well it happened again, this time regarding reading material:
Question:
Hi, I wanted to know if we are new to Buddhism what reading material would you suggest to start out. Thank you,
and also
I’ve been interested in Buddhism for quite some . . . → Read More: Beginners Buddhism Books
By Brian Schell, on February 24th, 2009%
Question:
Recently new to Buddhism this year, I want to thank you for your Podcast #43 on The Foundations of Buddhism. I have a question regarding diet – If we should not intake mind-alternating beverages like caffeine and alcohol and we should refrain from eating animals and seafood that have been killed. How do you justify a . . . → Read More: A Buddhist Diet
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