Advices on start practicing I've read an introductory book written by Hsing Yun, about humanistic budhism.

I meditate every day, and now I feel like taking the next step in my journey. I don't know people who practice budhism, and I have many doubts... There is a temple near my city, but I feel a little intimidate by the number of tourists that shows up there, and the only practices that I know of, are paid meditation courses.

How do I start practicing with more people? And who do I look for when I have doubts?
Courses conducted by


http://dhamma.org/
http://www.internationalmeditationcentre.org/


Are done solely on donation basis without commercial interest. It is best to take such a course as there will be lesser distraction including people.

There are multiple centres worldwide and has the best out reach. Also you can watch some testimonials and experiences to build some confidence in the technique.

In addition you can try to find a teacher and course through:


http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/


And also online material on meditation.

But in doing so be careful. Even choosing any online guided meditation instruction see if it adheres to the following principles: Any sensation is unsatisfactory this is the link to understand the 4 Noble Truths and also with sensation, according to dependent origination, arises craving which fuels the vicious cycle which keeps you in misery. If this is missing, you will miss the path and benefits of meditation. Also make sure any instruction in these online retreats are not contrary or tangential to the right view as mentioned in the Samma Ditthi Sutta.

In addition you can try building you knowledge further. Some resources website:


http://dharmafarer.org/
http://www.vridhamma.org/Research-Index
http://www.vridhamma.org/Research
http://www.vridhamma.org/Online-Books-and-Pamphlets
http://www.dhammasukha.org/
http://www.dhammatalks.org/
http://www.dhammatalks.net/
http://www.ahandfulofleaves.org/Library.html
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/
http://www.abhidhamma.com/
https://suttacentral.net/


Also another beginner to intermediate book that might be of help to further your knowledge might be: In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi