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He's recommended as well as Shunryu Suzuki. I'd highly recommend Brad Warner, but it's at your own risk. Lol

Largely true in which Buddhists don't recognize God in the manner that people are accustomed to as that in Christianity or other theistic based religion. There is no actual worship of Buddha involved, but rather venerated through formal postrations, giving way to some confusion in that...

It was inevitable that a split occured, and all not unusual considering how ultimately over the course of time, the way and manner pertaining to conduct and ritual will change accordingly so that it conforms well enough among adherents of whom dispositions vary. Its mainly schematics that...

Yes. As much as possible, I try to essentially "keep the feet on the ground" of whatever reality puts forth by the way it's experienced, and try my best as so not to embellish or fabricate beyond each experience at any givin time. The results can be rather mundane and dull upon...

It's primarily why I like posting in forums. It's an interesting venue at times no doubt. I'm personally from the US in New York. Thanks for the welcome.

The Buddhist perspective is exactly what comes with drinking a cup of tea, as per your forum name. Not very hard for anyone to experience directly what Buddhism entails. Appreciative of the welcome. :)

Small world it seems. Lol It's always nice to see people who I've have crossed paths with previously. Thanks for the hello.

Old forum has been technically down and out for a bit, so I meandered around and found this place. :0) To introduce myself..... I practice Bompu (Common)Zen primarily in which the holistic benefits brought about by the practice had helped greatly in my life and living in general. You can...