Hi everybody!
My name is Eduardo, I am 56 years old and I live in the Canary Islands, Spain.
I have been interested in non-duality in general and in Buddhism in particular for many years. I have read a lot in many different traditions, but my practice has been poor and inconstant. When living on an island, direct contact with teachers is limited, I have only attended short meditation courses from a Soto Zen group and a Tibetan group.
I have been studying intensely this year and listening to all kinds of dharmatalks, I have learned a lot. The book that opened my eyes was Daniel Ingram's MCTB, especially the second time I read it.
So much information has caused me some confusion, so, in an attempt to focus my practice, I am currently following the beginner's guide of the Reddit Streamentry group, reading and listening to Thanissaro Bhikkhu and Rob Burbea with attention, very interesting, and meditating daily (two 20 minute periods).
I resonate with the Theravada tradition and Zen. I am not a particularly religious person and tend to pragmatism, but I feel that traditional teachings somewhat make the practice more rounded and deep. I would like to try Mahasi style meditation, but I still don't understand too well the maps and the system (and without a teacher I am afraid to take false paths).
It is very enriching to read about the experiences of others in this type of forums, thank you very much for allowing me to participate