Thank you Chris, nice to meet you.. I will definitely check out the book you
recommended.
Denise
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From: ChrisAustinLane <ch...@austin-lane.net>
To: Zen_Forum <Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: Zen_Forum <Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Sep 23, 2011 10:32 am
Subject: Re: [Zen] Introduction
Welcome. There is a decent book on how to sit zazen that explicitly by a person
who also is Christian. "Zen for Christians: a Beginners Guide," by Kim Boykin
(with a blurb quote from my own teacher, Sensei Rosemary Dougherty).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0787963763/
For having an easier relationship with your thoughts, knowledge of Buddhism
isn't that great compared to sitting on a pillow for some time each day.
I wouldn't say it makes controlling thoughts easier, it helps you to see that
thoughts are just thoughts, not the same as life.
Peacefulness can start with how you treat yourself: accepting the state of your
brain as it is, not judging nor believing the thoughts is not so different than
not judging whatever life is offering us right now.
I grew up in North C arolina.
Thanks,
Chris Austin-Lane
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On Sep 23, 2011, at 9:55, "cann...@aol.com" <cann...@aol.com> wrote:
Hello all,
My name is Denise, and I live in North Carolina. I am interested in the study
of Zen and meditation practices as a way to bring
peace of mind. I have only a very rudimentary knowledge of Buddhism, as my
faith tradition is Christian, but as a result of stress and depression as of
late, am seeking to really start putting some practical use to meditation.
I've hoping it will be a useful tool to control negative thoughts, as well as
help me be a more peaceful person as a whole.
Thanks for being here, I look forward to sharing/learning with you.
Denise
