[Buddha-l] Request for help from learned members of this list

[Jackhat1 at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/14/2009 11:21:59 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
mburch5717 at aol.com writes:
 
I would like to undertake a broad and in-depth study of Buddhism  including 
Buddhist practice with the goal of becoming a better Buddhist but am  at a 
loss?as to what to do.

In giving me your advice on what to do it  may help you to realize that I'm 
a married man, 56 years of age who lives  approximately an hour south of 
Los Angeles, CA.
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My advice is for you to do 20% study and 80% practice. Develop a  daily 
meditation practice. Find a meditation group near you and visit their  meetings 
at least once or twice a month. There are lots of groups in Los  Angeles. 
Go on a 3-10 day meditation retreat once a year. Try to live a moral  life 
according to the 8_Fold Path.


I am assuming from what you wrote that your interest was becoming a  
Buddhist and not to become a Buddhist scholar.
 
Jack



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