I want to convert to Buddhism and learn the ways of that culture, where would I start? I want to learn meditaion techniques and the ways of the chinise culture.
2006-11-09 16:07:47 · 9 answers · asked by scorpion11x 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't know
find a temple or a another Buddhist. check the web to see what they do.
why do you want to turn Chinese? I mean their culture is cool but that's for them. you don't need to be in a certain religion to be spiritual just live your life in a good way and gather the knowledge of life. you can meditate at yoga( its really nice if the teachers good)
But what ever floats your boat!
2006-11-09 16:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by insomniac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to become a Buddhist first learn Buddhism .There are various kinds of ways for that.You can meet Buddhist monks or learn from Buddhist books or from the Internet.
Ther are two main streams in Buddhism.
1. Theravada buddhism which exists in countries like Sri Lanka and Thailand.
2. Mahayana buddhism which exists in countries like China,Korea and Japan.
I am a Theravada Buddhist.
Visit Buddhist temples and meet monks.They will show you the way to freedom.
2006-11-12 02:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by Shehan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism is not so much a religion as a way of life, and the teachings will show a peace full path to you if you truly desire.
There are so many books that can show you the way and many
organizations you can seek out. I would suggest that you start with a brother the Tao which is gentle and easy to follow and
can lead you to a new way of experiencing reality, from which you can then seek truth from all sources. Start with the Tao Te
Ching which you can find at any bookstore. Namaste
2006-11-10 00:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
find a teacher in the breath
find a teacher in the snow
find a teacher at the temple
find a teacher that shows
try thich nhat han (Old Path White Clouds is awesome & Breathe You're Alive)
or pema chodron
or the words of the buddha (different sects have different canonized sutras)
look up buddhism on Wikipedia and keep following the links
2006-11-10 00:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First get a good book, See Links below
Second: Go to Buddhist Retreat in your area
2006-11-10 00:13:28 · answer #5 · answered by Al 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with a book the way of zen and look for local temples
2006-11-10 00:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism means good deeds in thoughts as well... you start practising it u automatically becomes buddhist.... being buddhist means being veggie also..... decide
2006-11-10 00:11:34 · answer #7 · answered by pintu s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This link will be of great help to you. http://www.buddhanet.net/
2006-11-10 00:11:34 · answer #8 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RELIGION OR CULTURE?
BUDDA WAS A MAN.....
2006-11-10 00:15:12 · answer #9 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋