Some advice please

[Clint01]

Hey all,

I'm interested in starting with the Great Compassion Sutra practice and chanting the Heart Sutra. A friend, a Mahayana Buddhist Nun advised those two practices for me. I'm not an experienced Buddhist practitioner but I know of the various practices and basic Buddhism. Does anyone have any advice for me before I start my practice? Any input is welcomed :)

Thanks!
Clint

[JCC]

I would say to practice the five precepts. Just do it mindfully, if you mess up, that's okay. You'll get better.

Just remember to take it one step at a time. And don't be stressed about it, otherwise it defeats the purpose.

[Clint01]

Thank you very much for that! I will most definitely follow your advice. :)

[JCC]

My pleasure. But be sure to ask your teacher though. She shouldn't have a problem, but just to be sure. Every teacher is different though, and they usually know what is the most beneficial path.

[Clint01]

I was advised to follow the 5 precepts yes, you are quite right.
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