Buddism

I have started reading up on Buddism. And so far it has been working fairly well. At least from a psychological standpoint it has given me a little bit more peace of mind.

Many confuse Buddism with a religon it is fact a way of life and one in which I believe a lot of the key principles.Good for you bro

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Originally posted by Billy Boy
Many confuse Buddism with a religon it is fact a way of life and one in which I believe a lot of the key principles.Good for you bro

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I agree. I also have been attempting to follow the way of the Buddha. If I could offer some reading suggestions...

Buddhism Without Beliefs by Stephen Batchelor

Art of Happiness by The Dalai Lama

Awakening the Buddha Within by Lama Surya Das

Doesn't it play a big role in shoalin (sp?) kung fu, or any other kung fu for that matter?

As BillyBoy said, Buddhism is a way of living, not a religion. Another good book to read is Living Buddha, Living Christ.

The basics....


Four Noble Truths
1) Life is suffering - dukkha
Birth trauma
Illness
Old age
Fear of approaching death
Separation from what one loves
Stuck with what one hates
2) The cause of suffering is desire - tanha
3) The cure for suffering is to remove desire
4) To remove desire, follow the Eightfold path

Eightfold Path
1) Right Knowledge
Understand the Four Noble Truths
2) Right Thinking
Decide to set a life on the correct path
3) Right Speech
Don't lie
Don't criticize others unjustly
Don't use harsh language
Don't gossip
4) Right Conduct
Follow the Five Precepts
5) Right Livelihood
Earn a living that does not harm living things
6) Right Effort
Conquer all evil thoughts
Strive to maintain good thoughts
7) Right Mindfulness
Become intensely aware of all the states in body, feeling, and mind.
8) Right Concentration
Deep meditation to lead to a higher state of consciousness (enlightenment)

Five Precepts
1) Do not kill
2) Do not steal
3) Do not lie
4) Do not be unchaste
5) Do not take drugs or drink intoxicants

A lot of Martial Arts are surrounded within Buddha principles.Nice post bad_man

Thanks for the posts guys. I read it is good to convene with others on the path.

I will definetly keep reading. Peace to you all.

thanks again!!tj