"Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism
to be a Buddhist; Are you interested in Buddhism, but perhaps also somewhat confused about it? Buddhism developed in Asia and therefore contains many concepts that are not well known in other parts of the world. Also, over the 2,500 years since its origin, many different traditions have developed within Buddhism that all have slightly different views and practices that may even appear to contradict each other. The main purpose of this personal website is to share some basic information on the philosophy, practice and history of Buddhism that I found useful in giving my life a purpose and direction. My own background lies mainly in the Tibetan tradition, but I have tried to keep the information in these pages as down-to-earth and general as possible to provide an accessible introduction for beginners. Are you new to Buddhism? Then
perhaps start at the 'Where
to Begin' page, and after that, it may be best to focus on the
pages in the sections the Three Jewels,
Philosophy, Problematic Emotions,
Practice and Meditation on the left. These are
set up like a 'What is Buddhism' course. In the beginning, it may
be better to avoid clicking on too many links; these are mainly
intended to lead to a deeper level of study materials once you become
a bit familiar with the basics. This site is intended to present Buddhist teachings, and they are free for you to enjoy! None of the text on these pages is copyrighted (except where explicitly noted) for non-commercial use, but if you use a text, a link back to this website is much appreciated. This website keeps growing 'organically': every now and then there may be an extra page, but usually new bits and pieces are added to pages when I come across quotations or links which may be interesting. Per September 2006, I'm happy to host a number
of Polish prayers
and commentaries on this site.
May whoever sees, hears, talks, or even thinks
about this website,
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