A buddhist perspective from Achaan Chah
Q: Is it advisable to read a lot or study the scriptures as a part of practice?
A: The Dhamma of the Buddha is not found in books.
If you want to really see for yourself what the Buddha was talking about, you don't need to bother with books.
Watch your own mind.
Examine to see how feelings come and go, how thoughts come and go. Don't be attached to anything. Just be mindful of whatever there is to see.
This is the way to the truths of the Buddha.
Be natural.
Everything you do in your life here is a chance to practice.
It is all Dhamma.
When you do your chores, try to be mindful.
If you are emptying a spittoon or cleaning a toilet, don't feel you are doing it as a favor for anyone else.
There is Dhamma in emptying spittoons.
Don't feel you are practicing only when sitting still, cross-legged.
Some of you have complained that there is not enough time to meditate.
Is there enough time to breathe?
This is your meditation: mindfulness, naturalness in whatever you do.
TAKEN FROM THIS FASCINATING BUDDHIST SOURCE:
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/thai/chah/bodhinyana.html
DEFINITIONS
Buddha: the One-Who-Knows, the one who has purity, radiance and peace in his heart.
Dhamma: the characteristics of purity, radiance and peace which arise from morality, concentration and wisdom.
