I Tried Buddhism For 7 Days (and it helped me find inner peace)

I know nothing about Buddhism, so I learned everything I could about its teachings, then lived it out for a week. It totally exceeded my expectations and made me a happier, more confident person.

Along the way I learned from some of Buddhism’s greatest teachers like The Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. I practiced a bunch of different types of meditations like mindfulness, walking, and loving kindness. I read books, watched lectures, and studied the Buddha’s sutras. And although I’m not enlightened or anything, I grew a ton in the process.

If you’re into meditation or just want to be a happier person, I’d highly recommend learning more about Buddhism.

Recommended resources/learnings:
- The Heart of The Buddha’s Teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh
- The Art of Happiness by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
- How to Sit by Thich Nhat Hanh
- Waking Up App (made by Sam Harris)
- The Four Buddhist Mantras for Turning Fear into Love (https://www.themarginalian.org/2020/1...)

Cheers,
Ben

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Quote to ponder:
"The number of people that can handle adversity is far greater than the number of people that can handle prosperity." -Dr. Seevers

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