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Overview of the Buddhist Path
It is said that "the dharma is good in the beginning, good
in the middle and good in the end". From the first experience of relaxing on the
cushion and allowing oneself to just be, the practitioner can discover the goodness
of dharma, both within him or herself and in the world.The path of the practitioner
of dharma is rich with opportunities for self-examination and discovery. Beginning
with looking at one's own experience directly in meditation, the practitioner
learns about the ways the mind works. Through meditaiton, the practitioner penetrates
confusion to experience the naturalness of being awake. Through studying the wisdom
of the lineage, the great practitioners dating back to the Buddha, the student
is challenged and inspired to discover a direct view of the nature of mind and
reality. While there are many opportunities to join with others on the path for
practice and study, the journey is personal.
--Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
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