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Lullabyehaze — 12 years ago — permalink

I have learned through books, in-person classes and events, YouTube videos, etc. The things that have helped me the most were books by Thich Nhat Hanh and an 8-week course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Management (Jon Kabat-Zinn) which included a few guided meditation tracks to do at home. 
Though, "learned about" all of a sudden seems like not quite the right word for me. Certainly it is important to learn about meditation, but I'm realizing that there is "learning about meditation" and there is "learning meditation." Much as I love to read and research, it is only actually meditating that teaches me meditation. For this, I have to say that what helps me and disciplines me most is meditating in a group. The Mindfulness class was great for that, and there are continuing alumni sessions which I like to attend. In addition, though I don't know a lot about Zen, there is a Zen Center in my area that has multiple sittings each week. I have found these to be excellent for helping me to deepen my practice.

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patricia1958 — 12 years ago — permalink

I hae two teachers, my non sectarian lama and my Gelug Lama. I get teachings frm my non sectarian lama by skype and through the telephone and through email. I get my Gelug teachings from My lama's blog chat as well as teachings from his pastors. The books I read are currently Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones, which is my non sectarian root text, Breath of Loe and Buddha's Map, both are great books that simplify Buddha's teachings on mindfulness. I also read texts that my Gelug lama recommends. Right now I am studying his articles and ideos in order to prepare for Friday's blog chat.

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