Buddhism teaches us that our view of life is conditioned and biased. So it is important to realise that the documents here express my views about Buddhism and are not Buddhism itself. My own practice is in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition, but I try to treat all aspects of Buddhism equally. I include a basic introduction to Meditation in the course, but do not give detailed instruction based on particular Buddhist Traditions. Reading these pages, attending the course or trying Buddhist meditation will not convert you into a Buddhist.

Introduction to the course notes

The life of the Buddha

Who was the Buddha?

The central teaching of the Buddha

Notes on Buddhist basics

Short Glossary of Buddhist terms.

Some significant dates in Buddhist history

The variety of Buddhist Schools

Buddhist images

Further reading

How do Buddhists Practice ?

Introduction to meditation

Different forms of meditation

Visiting Meditation Groups

The Buddhist Altar

Introduction to Buddhist Basics for non-Buddhists

Frequently Asked Questions about Buddhism

Buddhist groups in and around Hull

Zen Buddhism

A Zen glossary

Some sayings of Zen Master Dogen

Some questions and thoughts on Buddhism

Is Buddhism a religion?

The use of Skilful Means in Buddhism

Mixing Religions

Science and Buddhism

Some advice from the Kalama Sutta

Some quotations about Buddha Nature

What is enlightenment?

Suggested reading

Dedication

There are lots of Web Sites about Buddhism and Zen, so I will not create yet another 'Buddhist Links Page', Just do a search for Buddha, Buddhism or Zen. Good starting points that I have found are Tricycle Magazine, the Journal of Buddhist Ethics and the Forest Sangha Newsletter. Good introductions to Buddhism can be found at the web sites of the Buddhist Society and the Buddhist Publishing Group. For details of other Buddhism courses in the UK visit the UK Association for Buddhist Studies Homepage.