What made you become one?
Why should others consider it?
Why is it not a good idea?
2006-06-28 23:14:39 · 12 answers · asked by john w 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The reason I became buddhist- The teachings of the Buddha are based on truths. There is no blind faith in buddhism. The Buddha said "dont do things because I say to. Try them and when you see them work, then you will know the teachings as truths as well"
Why should others concider it?- We all need a path..maybe this is yours, maybe its not. Good luck.
Why is it not a good idea?- Buddhism is honest and sometimes honesty can be tough and ugly. It will make you look in the darkest places of the mind and face your boogie-men. Some times I want to lash out at ignorant responses but then I realize that it is my ego that is ignorant and move on...not easy.
Metta
2006-07-01 07:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by rikkifin9 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tinkered around with being a Buddhist awhile back when I didn't know what to believe. I liked it because I was in control and there was not anything to be accountable for. I just had to "live right". After awhile I realized I was kidding myself. There is a God. And we are accountable whether we like it or not. I led a cursed life as a buddhist. I've led a very blessed life once I realized it was Jesus Christ I was looking for. I don't mind being held accountable now. I was just self-centered thinking I could get there on my own.
2006-07-05 17:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by Grace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way because buddhism has no answers to life.
There was a man in a boat and the boat was going over the edge of a waterfall and a the man shouted for help.
A buddhist monk came out and told the man 'Believe in yourselve and you can achieve anything.' As the man tried to believe he went over the edge and died.
Buddhism thinks that man can achieve anything in their own life. But man has tried that since the dawn of time and failed miserabaly. Buddhism has failed just like every other religion on the planet. What you need to do is turn and have a relationship with Jesus
2006-06-29 06:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by Smart_Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am. Why I become one, because I chose to be. Should others consider it? Definitely yep. But they don't have to be one. Being open minded enough to know more about other religions, it's going to help you learn more of yourself and what you truly believe in. Why is not a good idea? I dont think there's any.
2006-06-29 06:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by dlee1a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/pathmaps.htm <<< buddhism basics
Buddha's teachings is not blind belief, or blind faith. Shakyamuni Buddha taught us not to blindly believe what he tells us, he wants us to try the teachings and prove them for ourselves. The Buddha wants us to know, not merely believe. The Buddha's teachings flow from his own experience and understanding of the truth, and shows us a path of our own to taste the truth for ourselves. The Buddha uses a perfectly scientific way of showing us reality in its true form.
2006-06-29 13:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by sista! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but my ex-boss looked like he was Buddha.
2006-06-29 06:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but my brother is. I think it's a hangover from his hippy days.
2006-06-29 06:24:05 · answer #7 · answered by Stammerman! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am. i am just a buddhist.
2006-06-29 06:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by The One 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2006-06-29 09:57:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.no. no. But you can still rub my belly
2006-06-29 06:17:54 · answer #10 · answered by 38C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋