Hi! I am new to this group and fairly new to Buddhism. I am learning but I feel like I need others to talk to, others with more experience and education than I. My family has been on a spiritual journey for awhile. I am very drawn to the Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path and The Five Precepts.
I am not really sure where to even start to continue my education of Buddhism, so any advice on that is wonderful? Here is the biggest hang up that I seem to be having ... everything I read refers to letting go, cutting attachments, etc... I am perfectly fine with this in regards to material objects ... I do not need them BUT when it comes to the people I love I have no desire to release myself of attachment (per say). I am struggling with where love and passion comes from if you have no attachment to anything. Maybe someone (or a bunch of people) could give me some thoughts on this. My oldest daughter (age 16) is also struggling with this. In her words "if I am not suppose to have any attachments to anything than why does anything I do matter?" I am sure that I will have lots of questions and I thank you all for opening this group and being kind. I look forward to seeking more information. With peace, love and kindness, Amy Lemmon [email protected] Blog: Six Flower Mom
