Experimenting with Buddhism: Any thoughts, ideas or experiences?

I started to go through the philosophical teaching of Buddhism and I think its been a great thing. I never was aware of the health of the spirit or soul and when I started learning about the Buddhist ideas on these issues I was surprised to find myself discovering a brand new view to the world.

It inspires me to do meditation and shows me how it is important to lead a life of principle as because there is no right or wrong and no absolute truth whatsoever.

I was just wondering if there are other people here who have any thoughts or ideas on Buddhism.

The Philosophy says anxiety is exact opposite of euphoria; just like the two sides of a coin. Hence, if we learn the trick, we can actually convert it into happiness!!

We can share our experiences or thoughts.

Hi Buddha Nice to meet you - I've been studying and practicing Buddhism for several years now, and through that I've been able to find much peace I actually started out studying Mahayana, yet now I follow Nichiren Buddhism... however, I must admit, that although there are different times and kinds of this way of life and philosophy, the center is all the same - peace and being content with yourself. A big part of my life is changing "poison into medicine", something that you mentioned about converting anxiety into happiness because the essence of anything and everything that we perceive to be negative or detrimental, can be changed into happiness and bliss I hope this helps plus, I have another friend up here who studies Buddhism who might be interested in talking to you as well! Nice to meet you

I am not BP but saw the title of your thread and had to respond. Meditation is the only thing that has given me any real relief of my BPD. Being in the moment is so important. Also, the ideas of compassion for one another and that everyone is inherently good are inspirational in our society where everyone is constantly trying to cut one another down. Officially. I am not Buddhist, but I do believe in most of their ideals, am constantly reading books on mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy, and embrace meditation regularly, so I'm definitely on my way.

There is a social group here for anyone interested in Buddhism if you're interested, and I can recommend a few books as well. Let me know if you're interested.

Thanks a lot. I would definitely follow up with you.

Thanks a lot falsememory. Hope to talk to you more about this soon.

I really liked the Mahayana idea.

Can you suggest me some reading?

My studies of philosophies including Buddhism and studying astrophysics got me through a life of incorrect depression dx. Now that bp treatment has lifted some of the weight, I find that my coping mechanisms from before reinforce my positive feelings now. Silence, peace, remembering my place in the universe are so amazing.

Like therapy, everyone can benefit from meditation.

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I have looked into Buddhism, read books about it and I think the philosophy and mindfulness are beautiful. I went to a meeting and met lovely people. But I had to flee because of the chanting, could not bear the sound of it.

Can anyone tell me what this type of Buddhism chanting may be? I do not know what it was called, but it just turned me off and I had to get out of there, so a kind Buddhist friend took me home. She has moved away, so I cannot ask her what type of Buddhism this was, or about the chanting.

This does not mean that I will not adhere to the good things I've learned about Buddhism at all! I like it very much. Meditation, which I learned many years ago, I find to be a necessary thing and I try to do it daily, even if only for a few minutes.

I have also seen the Dalai Lama speak in person and what a darling, sweet, loving fellow he is. He had a translator but did not really need him. I even bought a poster of him re love and compassion for our fellow humans.

But what the heck was that nasal, low chanting that was so bad for my ears and body that it made me run away?

I am glad to see people like having a positive attitude towards Buddhism.

The chanting might sound a bit weird, but if you could have given yourself into it, I am sure you would have found the beauty of it.

There are different chanting in different religion or culture. In India, they have Omkara. I don't know how to explain it, but I found it great.

I think, this is a tool to stop your thoughts at a point, the sound itself in this case. And the vibration of the chanting is a great exercise for the brain and the soul.

After chanting, I found everything more lively which means it increased the concentration.

Hi Buddha2014. I am new to this forum and very recently diagnosed BPII.

A few years ago I saw a Buddhist psychotherapist for help with depressed detachment and social anxiety. She was a fascinating woman with a PHD in how meditation can help cancer sufferers with pain management. Her services in psychotherapy and pain management were available on our government funded medicare (I'm in Aus), which seemed to lend some extra credibility as I was skeptical at the time. I learned meditation, mindfulness, and an entirely new way of looking at life and credit these things with a dramatic and long lasting improvement in my symptoms. I don't follow the religion but like the principles and would one day like to learn more.

I also recently started practising Kundalini Yoga which has been immensely calming and energising at the same time. If you've not heard of it - it is the most ancient yoga practice which aims to raise kundalini energy in the body whilst remaining firmly grounded. Perfect for BP in my opinion. Plenty of chanting also I can only describe the feeling after a session as like having had a calmative and had my brain bathed in spring water. Beautiful and it lasts for days!

I believe there's much to be gained from learning Eastern spiritual teachings and practices and wish you all the best with it.

Thanks a lot for the inspiration and information.

I kinda ran into Alan Watts and found it fascinating to have a Buddhist view towards the world as a whole.

And as such, I don't have much resources or particulars about all these.

Anyways, I would appreciate if you please mention the name of the therapist. And I will look for Kundalini Yoga. I heard about it, but don't have much idea. If you have any reference reading, please let me know.

Again, thanks for the reply!

I also don't have a lot of information about all of this as yet... I'm a work in progress... I've PM'd you with the info on that therapist