This is an introductory guide for the beginner to the various Buddhist practices, and the Lineages that practice them.
If you have ever been interested in Buddhism, as to what it is and what Buddhists believe, this is then the book to get.
This book will teach you the very fundamentals of Buddhism, and its beliefs and introduce you to various methods you can use to achieve your own spiritual development.
This book is free, and you are welcome to share it with others.
When one thinks of themselves, as in ‘Who am I’, it is common to see yourself as in what you do to make money, your positions in various societies, your looks and appearance, and lastly your family status – married or unmarried.
An example is when a person introduces themselves, they may say such as, “Hi, my name is Jack, I am a plumber, my wife is Mary-ann and I have two kids” and they have the appearance of a plumber, that corresponds with their station and position in life, according to societal standards. If someone was to introduce themselves as a Lawyer, we then expect them to have the appearance of a lawyer, that being a sharp haircut and wearing a suit.
These materialistic adornments of position and station trend through all societies and cultures from the dawn of humankind.
In Zen, particularly with the Western Japanese Cultural appropriation centers, members take on positions within the Zen organization by wearing cloth adornments, such as Japanese-style robes, a bib like cloth called a ‘Rakusu’ that denotes ...
