Edited by Richie Cuthbertson, Thursday, 30 Dec 2021, 23:07
Don't worry I am not trying to convert anyone to Buddhism by writing on here. There is absolutely no obligation to do that as a Buddhist; there's no door-knocking evangelical stuff in Buddhism at all thankfully. I just merely write about it because:
a) it helps me to write down my thoughts to see where my current understanding is by attempting to put it into words, and a personal blog is a good place to do this.
b) I really don't have all that much else going on in my life. I live what most would consider to be quite a boring life (-:
c) This is what I think about and practise most of the time so is naturally what I will tend to write about.
d) Some of what I write might be helpful to others and some may find it interesting.
e) The practise has enriched my life in so many different ways and I feel immense gratitude for it, it has been a real help for me and I feel a natural inclination to want to share the benefits of what I have learned with others, especially during these dark times that many are experiencing around the world just now; but I do so with the understanding that people can take it or leave it and I have no interest in trying to convince anyone or change people, or prove I am right or anything like that.
What people do with their lives is up to them, we are all responsible for our own actions, and it is up to each individual to make their own choices in life.
Of course if anyone does find any of what I write interesting and wants to know more, I highly recommend seeking out an experienced teacher of Buddhism and also a sangha to be a part of so one can learn about it properly and have some wise spiritual friends to support one. There are many different Buddhist communities hosting programs and events online at the moment that one can be a part of for free without needing to travel anywhere, it is amazing really. All one needs is a device that can go online and an Internet connection.
Wishing everyone well for the coming year. Hope it is an enriching time for you all.
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