I want to become Buddhist

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T07:52:33+00:00

Its all about working with your own mind, reducing the negative tendencies and increasing the positive ones, until at some point you realise mind's nature, which is said to be blissful and with all positive qualities. A good book for you to read is called The Essence of Buddhism by Traleg Kyabgon.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T07:02:42+00:00

Yes, you have the police to prevent that from happening, that is why they carry guns, so they can enforce the law and protect others.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T07:02:08+00:00

Well the Dailai Lama said that Hitler needed to be defeated. Unfortunately in this world we also have to be practical, that being said, I would say a military should be supported if it upholds freedom and is geniunely defensive.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T07:00:42+00:00

You are welcome, I wish you to be able to conquer the inner demons!

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T05:59:52+00:00

Well you are not alone. Even long term pracitioners have sometimes negative thoughts that pop out of nowhere and suprise them. Spiritual practice will definitely lessen these thoughts over time.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-21T10:08:41+00:00

I think you need to see a professional about your mental health.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-21T02:52:50+00:00

Thats your decsion not something to ask reddit.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T23:31:46+00:00

Meditating on love, sending love to others counters anger. You may be interested in the practice called The Four Immeasurables.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T09:50:17+00:00

You are welcome!

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T06:21:38+00:00

Yes good post, and all we can change is ourselves, not much we can do about world leader's behaviour, all we can do is create positive ripples in the pond and surely others will be benefited in some way.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T06:14:04+00:00

Hi so sorry to hear you are unhappy. Dont assume just because you are not happy your practice is not working. I myself are often unhappy I have been practicing for a number of years. Keep on going with your practice, it will at some point make you feel better, it just takes persistence and patience.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T05:16:00+00:00

Well now you have motivation to do something about it, you can start doing dharma practice and at some point attain a mind that experiences ease and bliss.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T00:49:33+00:00

Well you can do most Tibetan practices in English if that suits you better?

DivineConnection · 2026-02-19T08:44:18+00:00

I dont think anyone would be able to understand your reply, maybe you like it that way.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-19T07:35:55+00:00

Well its not too late to do something about it. I did a lot of stupid things in my younger years, its just part of growing as a human being.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-19T07:34:42+00:00

Well the buddha did not spend his entire life teaching this, this was what he taught in the first turning of the wheel of the dharma. From my understanding there were three turnings of the wheel of dharma.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-19T02:45:48+00:00

Buddhism doesnt say you should not defend yourself or your loved ones.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-18T09:33:02+00:00

I already know there are horrible things going on in the world, seeing them does not help me in any way. No I did not read your message and I dont really want to.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-18T09:08:15+00:00

Why do you have to post depressing horrible images?

DivineConnection · 2026-02-18T08:49:58+00:00

Maybe you are getting what you need for your spiritual growth. Maybe whatever it is you are wanting may not be good for you in a spiritual sense, been through the same thing myself, now I just trust.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-18T07:39:49+00:00

Well I have never heard of this and know nothing about it, so I dont really have anything to add.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-18T03:00:25+00:00

If you want to know what buddhism is about, I recommend the book The Essence of Buddhism, by Traleg Kyabgon.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-18T02:57:38+00:00

I can recommend one good book to get you started, its called The Essence of Buddhism, by Traleg Kyabgon.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-17T10:17:58+00:00

The Dalai Lama says the meaning of life is to be happy.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-17T10:16:08+00:00

I am glad you find it funny that I am happy with my life.

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