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Expert: Bodhicitta - 4/24/2008


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Hello, my name is Dean, I'm 37 years old and feel I've reached a stumbling point in my life.
I feel there is a hole in my life, after nursing a patient who had decided to follow Buddhist teachings and had met with a monk. I Need to find peace in my life. would Buddhism help? by nature, I'm resistive to being told what to do.

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Hi Dean
Buddhism is a path to truth. People can tell you what to do, but you
have no need to do it. That is your choice. So you need to examine,
test and consider Buddhism for yourself and see if it stands up.
Buddhism presents a system of meditation for self-discovery through
working with direct experience. Why not enter a process of trial and
see how well it seems? Like running a new car for a test drive!

Good luck
Bodhicitta

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JUST TO AVOID ANY CONFUSION: I ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS RELATING TO PEOPLE'S PERSONAL PRACTICE OF BUDDHISM AND MEDITATION. I DO NOT ANSWER ACADEMIC QUESTIONS OR HOMEWORK QUESTIONS. THERE ARE MANY OTHER RESOURCES FOR THESE THINGS. HOPEFULLY YOU STILL HAVE AN INTERESTING QUESTION OR PERSPECTIVE TO SHARE. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR QUESTION...

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25 years of studying, practise and training.
I have taught and practised Buddhism, and Meditation for many years. I am always happy to give a helping hand to other seekers of truth.

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I am a life long Buddhist. I have followed a number of schools of Buddhism including Zen, Tibetan Buddhist and Theravada. I also have a post-graduate degree in Buddhism and am a Psychologist. I have taught and practised Buddhism, and Meditation for many years. I am always happy to give a helping hand to other seekers of truth.

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