Studying Buddhism: Where to Start | Geshe Lhakdor

Geshe Lhakdor, Director of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India, talks about the best things to start off with, when we begin to study Buddhism.
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[lsotakeoff]

Is it crazy that i grew up Christian but have slowly converted to buddhism over the few months to find happiness also i believe every god exists if thats weird lol buddah, Allah, the Christian god i believe some how they might all be linked together

[sammyschmidt]

I've been combining religions that I take interest in and my mistake was doing it all at once. Because I have no clue how or where to begin.
All I want is create peace around and within myself.

[spudly]

I've walked a path of fear and self-loathing that has led me to a lot of conclusions regarding spirituality. And amongst this path I have began to realize that a lot of values that I've gathered on my journey start to align with Buddhism. From here, I would like to continue down the path of enlightenment and hopefully begin studying Buddhism. The difficulty is, I live in a small back water Christian town in the middle of Canada, I'm not sure how, or if I'd be able to find someone, or even something to help me begin.

[AngieB]

Thank you
So much for this video...Buddhism is something I’ve been so interested in...I truly believe That believing in ones self is the most powerful gift one can have...I’ve searched for years to find where I fit into a religion and Buddhism is the closest to any of them I can’t remotely relate to.... the mind body and soul can be very powerful...❤️

[NepalShaman]

Blessing from Nepal, Land of Himalayas and Birth Place of Gautam Buddha. (Lumbini).

[pangkarma]

Totally agree... the best is mother... she has all the three qualities as explained.. knowledge, compassion and an ocean of love to give always..
I am lucky to have one, teaching me the chyo (tebatian language of buddhism script and prayer).
Those who are reading this may guru rimpoche bless you with abundent of good deeds that will lead you gain bodhichita and enlightnment..❤❤❤

[Sureshsftwtech]

I have been searching for the answer for since long time. Finally found this.

[Frosty_Da_Grower]

I need this in my life it will make me a better person for myself and people around me I had a out of body experience and saw Buddha I believe that is my calling

[limitlessuniverse]

I wa thirsting for something I and I found buddhism now I know ...only the way of buddha can quench my thirst.

[justaguyfromglasgow]

I love learning about Buddhism and I made a video on one of the 3 marks of existence in Buddhism know as imperminance which is to say that nothing in life is permanent, not your job, your emotions or even the very elements that make up life. It's all a constant dance that we should be aware of and not instinctively react to. Be aware of imperminance on a permanent basis, ha! Be the silent witnessing presence in the here and now. Great video! :)

[vraptorx]

Try reading "Nisshitsu" Thought it was a story book but its a wisdom powerbomb. Even a kid can read it. And the wisdom is so deep.

[ritvarsrolis]

Thank you!Beautiful!🙂💗🙏🌼🌹🌻🌷 I speak Buddha language!

[ankit-oqon]

From roorkee uttrakhand india and i want to practice buddhism.

[TheMikeisdabomb]

Dear @Study Buddhism
am i a fool to just book a plain ticket and fly to india, stalking a temple praying, hoping, crying, n screaming doing whatever is needed to be taken in? or is this only my fear of going on where i grew up? i am 33, i have hidden myself from life and the outside world for over 20 years.. i have been thinking about this for a long time now, and i believe once i will be there and i find a place to learn to love and embrace my true self, i will never return.

[jimmykeating]

Thank you teacher h 👂 to learn to add to my INTERNAL tool box

[waxzee]

I like Buddhism a lot.but i don't know where to begin.

[Kaneiko_studios]

I am Buddhist and I also have a goal to go to all 5 shaolin temples and train for at least a few months I already learning shaolin but I do want to also go to temples

[pamelakim]

I want to learn Buddhism! Want to convert ! Basically want to learn Vajrayana sect! Where to learn? Where to go? Is Ladakh is a good place to start?

[pradeepkumar]

Where will I find qualified teacher...

[rafaelecattonar]

In Tibetan Buddhism Tantra is practiced just by monks or lay people, too? Is Tantra important in Tibetan Buddhism?