Elder Beginner Practicing Theravada I am new to Buddhism (Theravada). I am 80 years old and am keen to learn and practice it during my remaining time. I wish to get in touch with a well read person whom I could write and ask for explanations of aspects I find difficult to understand . It will be a great help.

Is it possible?
There are many well read people in this forum itself who can help clarify aspects of Theravada that you find difficult to understand.



On a side note however, there is not much you need to learn or know about Theravada in order to practise it successfully during your remaining time, as long as you grasp the fundamental principle of Theravada and clearly understand what the path of Theravada Buddhism entails.

My personal suggestion is that you watch and read some of this monk's (Yuttadhammo) essential video series and his book. Here are the links:


The Buddhist TV &ndash; In this video series, he explains the core principles of Theravada buddhism and how to incorporate it into all aspects of your life
Introduction to Meditation: How To Meditate &ndash; In this video series, he explains what meditation is (the core practise of Theravada Buddhism) and instructions on how to practice it comprehensively
How To Meditate: A Beginner's Guide to Peace &ndash; This book is a written version of the video series on meditation, and is more detailed and comprehensive than the corresponding video series.


From my personal experience, watching these video series and reading his book is sufficient to help you understand clearly the core of what the Buddha taught and how to practise it successfully, and thereby it will also set you on the path to the goal of Theravada Buddhism - destruction of the mental defilements and freedom from suffering. In the process, they will also clarify aspects that you find difficult to understand about what the Buddha taught.