If I want to start learning about the buddhist faith, where is the best place to start learning about it ?

Answer 1

Contact your local temple and connect with practicing Buddhists in your area. Nothing can substitute for face to face interaction.

Answer 2

A good starting point online is:

www.buddhanet.net
provided by the Buddha Dharma Education Association, Inc.

One of the most comprehensive resources online - for both beginner and advanced students.

The website also has an extensive library, starting with the Tipitaki (Buddhist scriptures) as well as many study guides. I also agree with the suggestions of reading books by HH The Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. If you'd like further reading suggestions, feel free to contact me.

Answer 3

A Buddhist temple.

Answer 4

I like the books by Master XingYun. You could take a look and order some of these books (the English version) in this web site:

http://www.allbookstores.com/author/Xingyun_st.html

You may like to register for Buddhist newsletter from this web site too:
http://www.thedailyenlightenment.com/

Answer 5

Go to the library and start reading! Try looking on line too, and if you know any Buddhists ask them for guidance as well.

Answer 6

Thich Nhat Hanh is very accesible to the western mind just starting the eastern journey. The first book I read by him was called Teachings on Love.

Answer 7

Read a book by the Dalai Lama.

Answer 8

Try the book "What the Buddha Taught."

It gives a very good overview of the basics and history of Buddhisim.

Answer 9

Here is a webpage with some relevant info regarding Buddhism (from a Christian perspective).

http://godsci.org/gs/sect/relig/buddhism.html

Cordially,
John

Answer 10

WELL SINCE YOUR ALREADY ON THE COMPUTER , START THERE AND LOOK UP BUDDHIST FAITH AND READ ABOUT WHAT THE DALI LAMA SAYS ..