How to be Buddhist

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People often ask me how to practice, what to do. After many long-winded explanations on my part, I came across this quote which I think does a much better job....

'Have confidence in your own spiritual potentiality, your ability to find your own unique way.  Learn from others certainly, and use what you find useful, but also learn to trust your own inner wisdom.  Have courage.  Be awake and aware.  Remember too, that Buddhism is not about being a Buddhist, that is, obtaining a new identity tag.  Nor is it about collecting head-knowledge, practices and techniques.  it is ultimately about letting go of all forms and concepts and becoming free.'

John Snelling - Elements of Buddhism

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
it is ultimately about letting go of all forms and concepts and becoming free


Yes! Exactly! Hard to do, but that's it. That's Heaven.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

Hard to do, but that's it. That's Heaven

I know it's hard to do...I found that when I stopped trying it came easier to me than when I was busting my butt trying to 'free' my mind!

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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
you never emailed me.....


er....sorry! I'll fire one of in the next couple of days....
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

er....sorry! I'll fire one of in the next couple of days....


Thanks!

Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
'Have confidence in your own spiritual potentiality, your ability to find your own unique way. Learn from others certainly, and use what you find useful, but also learn to trust your own inner wisdom. Have courage. Be awake and aware


Dharma this is really potent stuff for you at the moment.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

Dharma this is really potent stuff for you at the moment.

Yeah, I know it is...I was re-reading it this morning, and it hit me like a ton of bricks that i needed to take this advice to heart and walk the walk.  Being aware of all the potentialities of the situation is a big deal right now....