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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Thanks Cardboard. I watched Himalya with Michael Palin on Sunday (It's been a brilliant series) and was particularly intrigued by his time spent with Buddhist people in Tibet. Their values seemed fantastic and they were so open minded and very calm - so different to most religions. They have such great respect for all creatures. They also seemed to have terrific a sense of humour.
My wife is Buddhist, and I was brought up Methodist. As with all religions, there is good and bad to be found, good in the priinciples and bad in the practice. There is a tendancy in both religions to put it back in the cupboard with your proverbial Sinday best.
However, I am enjoying learning more about it - mainly by short pamphlets and discussions. I had a Buddhist wedding, which was a wonderful experience. I haven't read the following books, but a friend has read the first and said it was ok, and the reviewers seem to think so to. the second seems a reasonable introduction.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0802130313/qid=1100011069/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_11_2/202-5183582-4899820
I am by nature a very spiritual person, I tend to follow my nose rather than follow any religion, however my life has led me to take on many Buddhist beliefs (I do not regard myself as a buddhist). It sounds as if maybe it is spirituality itself you are exploring.
Books for beginners are:
I suspect conversations with God would allow you to explore that further,