The first steps

So almost by chance, I have become an accidental blogger about Buddhism. How strange and yet how wonderful! As all newbie bloggers will tell you, it's really quiet thrilling to be at the very start of a such a journey.

I've somehow clicked all the right buttons and actually make a fresh new blog. Now I'm keen to chart my fresh new life as a practising Buddhist (Nichiren Daischonin flavoured from Japan, if you must know!). This daily practice of chanting, praying and learning promises to be as complete a life shift as anyone could possibly imagine.

My life to date has been fairly agnostic, with only the vaguest smattering of anything spiritual along the way. Sure there was a hard stint at Catholic convent school, when I really did have my fingers in my ears to block the religious fervour. There have been periods of enthusiastic yoga and meditation, some sublime but fleeting moments of rapture (yes of course, the usual bodily ones), as well as the exhilaration of adrenalin sports, especially skiing on snowy mountains.

But at a point of great hardship in my life, I was blessed by meeting a truly wonderful practicising Buddhist. She has opened doors for me when I have needed it most. A knowledgeable Buddhist would probably recognise this good fortune as a part of the mystery of the practice

So I'm all set for what should be a colourful adventure. I simply haven't a clue how it will all unfold, but it should be wonderful. So welcome. I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences with you. Now I'm off for some chanting and living.