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A good place to start is StudyBuddhism.com[1]. There are 4 main Schools in Tibetan Buddhism but they all teach the same basic introductory stuff, which is called the Stepped Path to Enlightenment (Lam-Rim)[2]. I am assuming you are most interested in Tibetan Buddhism since you put the question here. There is no hurry to make that choice. Buddhanet.net[3] has a ton of info on all the Buddhist Traditions. Buddhanet.net[4] also has a global center directory, which, sadly, is poorly maintained so not all of the info is current.
1: https://studybuddhism.com/en
2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamrim
The FPMT.org[5] has some nice introductions to Buddhism[6].
6: https://fpmt.org/education/programs/new-to-buddhism/
If you have a center near you, go check it out. The pandemic made everyone start using Zoom and Youtube, which the Dharma has definitely benefited from, so many centers are now putting their teachings on Zoom. So, if you know the name of the center near you, search for them on Youtube or check out their web site for times and dates. Example: You can get Zoom info on when Garchen Meditation Centre Society in Vancouver[7] meets via their email list.
7: https://garchencanada.com/join-our-email-list/
HH the Dalai Lama gave a series of teachings on the Lam-Rim[8]. You can read the transcript online or download the free ebook there.
8: https://www.lamayeshe.com/article/illuminating-path-enlightenment
Don't be in any sort of rush to make a decision about which school, teacher, or even Tradition to follow. There is a TON of info on the web, a veritable ocean, which will inundate you quickly if you aren't careful. There is also a lot to be wary of, as is the case everywhere. You can ask questions here if you are not sure if a teacher or group is legit. Most the un-legit ones hit you up with requests for money right away.
Good Luck!
Comment by Which-Raisin3765 at 25/05/2024 at 15:05 UTC
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I would also add that Gar Drolma has two excellent curriculums on their website (albeit, they are paid, but I feel like it’s well worth the money).