Table of Contents. Buddhadharma Mag. Shambhala Sun.
Minimalism. :zenhabits. By Leo Babauta I know a lot of people who fall into a slump, losing the habit of exercise, procrastinating with work, slipping into a bad diet, and generally not feeling motivated.
It’s hard to get out of a slump like that. The Eightfold Path. Plum Village. Dan Bammes. Dan Bammes Some time ago, a young person sent me an e-mail note asking about the basic beliefs of Buddhism.
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path represent that essence; this is my reply. It is simply my interpretation at this stage of my understanding; you’re welcome to agree or to dispute it as you might choose. Looking back over your message, I’m guessing you wanted something a little more than the obvious answers I included in my previous message. At the risk of giving you more than you asked for, here’s my fundamental orientation to Buddhism. The Refuge. My name is Dan Bammes.* On June 21, 1996, I finally accepted the fact that I am a Buddhist believer and have been for many years.
I first encountered Buddhism as a Mormon missionary in South Korea, and came away converted. Twenty years later, after losing my job and my marriage, I realized there was no pretense left for me to cling to, so I took that step I had avoided for so long. Buddhadharma site. Ram Dass.