how to go about in learning buddhist teaching
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for many years i have suffered depression. recently it got worst. I tried many ways to cheer myself up but all efforts is lost when depression attack me. I learn to mediate , learn yoga, but my wild mind seems to run on its on at times. I read up books on buddhist teaching and find them very insipring. They help me calm my mind but only a short while. I wish to learn more about buddisht teaching. Anyone can enlighten me on how to going about it?
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To ease your depression, try listening to the Da Bei Zhou, yet better learn to chant it. You can download them here:Originally posted by depress2005:for many years i have suffered depression. recently it got worst. I tried many ways to cheer myself up but all efforts is lost when depression attack me. I learn to mediate , learn yoga, but my wild mind seems to run on its on at times. I read up books on buddhist teaching and find them very insipring. They help me calm my mind but only a short while. I wish to learn more about buddisht teaching. Anyone can enlighten me on how to going about it?
The slow version: DBZslow.rar
The fast version: DBZfast.rar
To learn Buddhism, depending on where you are now, better find a good master. I'm from Taipei, maybe too far for you. So if you are in Sg, lots of guys here can help you.
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Amituofo!
Listening is a very good idea. T'is what the disciples of Buddha did. They LISTEN to Buddha expound the Dharma and stop their wandering/anyhow thinking mind, hence they are called the Hearers. To shut the ear is to shut the mind.
Another key point is to focus on one path. It's like digging for water, if keep digging on many spots, you delay finding water. Try to concentrate on one path. eventually, to know one is to know all.
listen to one Master talks for 5 years, to still the mind, then you can move on to listen to other masters. if not, you will get confuse easily.
i recommend Master Chin Kung. There are enough to occupy a lifetime of audio!
No need to try to understand what He say. Just relax and listen, eventually, it'll 'click'! 
http://www.amtb-aus.org/
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If you think you want to escape your problems by doing yoga, meditation etc, then I don't think it will help. Maybe you will forget the problem then but it will not go away.Originally posted by depress2005:for many years i have suffered depression. recently it got worst. I tried many ways to cheer myself up but all efforts is lost when depression attack me. I learn to mediate , learn yoga, but my wild mind seems to run on its on at times. I read up books on buddhist teaching and find them very insipring. They help me calm my mind but only a short while. I wish to learn more about buddisht teaching. Anyone can enlighten me on how to going about it?
Pratice mediation and One can be happy by just being contented with what you have and what you can. You can learn meditation from buddhist group such as Pok Ka Si temple, Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society etc. An execellence teacher or a group of common interest will help.
May you be well, happy always.
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It's good to take refuge, seek a teacher... ask for help regarding your depression.
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Hi Depress2005, I have sent you a private message.