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Beginner Zen Buddhist?

chaoskitten_DF · 2013-12-09 21:44:38

Hi everyone, I've been interested in Buddhism for several years but recently decided to look into Zen a bit more as I think it's the branch most suited to me. Can anyone give me any suggestions for websites or books that might help me learn some more? I have some previous experience with Buddhist meditation. I'm based…

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chaoskitten_DF

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Hi everyone, I've been interested in Buddhism for several years but recently decided to look into Zen a bit more as I think it's the branch most suited to me.

Can anyone give me any suggestions for websites or books that might help me learn some more? I have some previous experience with Buddhist meditation.
I'm based between Cork (in university here) and Dublin (from here).

Also, does anyone know where I could get a meditation cushion for a reasonable price? (The small round ones)

Thanks

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#2 23-10-2014 4:56pm
Misterfwishy

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A great book to start with is "the complete idiots guide to zen living". It's available on amazon or from the idiots guides website.

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