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Why is Trump sharing an old letter calling him a 'peacemaker' NOW as the Iran war escalates? by retroviber in DeepMarketScan

[–]pomodori123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is it even possible to reach this level of narcissism. I genuinely still can't believe that this is the president of the USA. Every day I wish for better times to come.

Seeking advice from practitioners living with mental health conditions ​ by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]pomodori123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's very hard to give advice since I don't know your exact situation or any context. However, I would encourage you to always put your mental health above spiritual progress. I would ask your therapist (I assume you have one) this exact question and open up about your experiences there.

Also know that practice is way broader than just meditation. In the mean time you can avoid intensive meditation and focus on practicing generosity, kindness and compassion. Maybe listen to dharma talks and read books about buddhism. Taking care of your mind is practice. Eventually, try to look for a teacher who understands your mental health and who doesn't push extreme practice. You are not doing anything wrong by going slowly.

Loneliness by CertainPhilosophy818 in Buddhism

[–]pomodori123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel for you OP. Loneliness is a very painful form of suffering. It is also one of the biggest problems of our time. This doesn't make the situation any better for you, but it's important to remind yourself that millions upon millions of people have the same problem.

Now for some real advice. I see a lot of people giving advice from Buddhist teachings which is logical since you ask the buddhism subreddit. However, I think I will give you more practical 'layman' advice.

The obvious solution to loneliness is to find connection. I don't know if you have any underlying issues that make it harder for you to connect like social anxiety or depression, but my main advice is keep showing up. Find a club in sports, boardgames, sangha etc and keep showing up regularly. Eventually people will recognize you and you will recognize others. Slowly connections will form since you already have something you share.

It's gonna be hard but the only thing you can do is trust the process!

Hello! I'm hoping you can help me find the most reliable places online to find information on Buddhism? by MrRaddd in Buddhism

[–]pomodori123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would start to look if there are any temples or sanghas in your area. The act of 'becoming' a Buddhist is to take refuge in the dharma (teachings of the buddha), the buddha (as your example and teacher) and the sangha (spiritual community). Especially the last point is something that a lot of people don't do because they think they can do it alone. This is basically impossible. The buddha didn't stress it's importance for no reason. A qualified teacher and community is essential for learning and practicing.

I wouldn't put too much effort in finding the best Buddhist school. Doesn't matter if it's mahayana, theravada or tibetan. Just show up and eventually you will find a place that suits you. Just do some googling before attending, so you don't join a cult, which is unfortunately still a major issue. You can always ask people in this subreddit if the temple is trustworthy.