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I am 73 years old, born just 14 days after the Dahli Lama was reincarnated.
I have been reading many books on Tibetan Buddhism. In every one, the
book says that I must find a master to lead me. I have been chanting to
Chenrizig and to Padmasambhava using a mala of 108 beads. I have
chanted to Chenrezig twice each day, doing five rounds for five months, and
have just begun chanting to Padmasambhava today, which I also did for five
rounds. I am sincerely trying to take the teachings to heart, and I have seen
a difference in my life. How do I find a master, and do I absolutely have to
in order to achieve enlightenment?
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Hi Joyce,
Thank you for asking me.
You are practising the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism. I follow the Theravada tradition. There is this forum which is very informative and lively. You can go to the Tibetan section and seek more advice. The site is : http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/
You can also try the "mother" of all Buddhist sites to find a temple near you: www.buddhanet.net
Hope this helps.
( Just a personal comment; The Buddha IS our Master. We take refuge in The Buddha, The Dhamma, and the Sangha. No others should we take refuge. We depend on ourselves through the practice of the Dhamma to experience peace and happiness.)
Justin Choo.
[I like to invite you to visit my blog:]
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
[And this blog by Rev. Dhammika:]
http://sdhammika.blogspot.com/
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Justin Choo
Expertise
When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.
Experience
I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations
I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications
YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
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