I am a young person converting to Buddhism after being a not-very-religious Jew, but I don't know very much about it. If someone is a Buddhist, or knows any good websites where I can learn how to be one, I would be very interested in hearing your advice for me.
2006-12-10 14:22:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i study religion. and i dont really pick a side. but, buddism is interesting. i actually have a buddah statue next to me. i like to keep an open mind...a VERY open mind. but buddhism is great from your mind and soul. it teaches you to be a selfless, caring spirit.
check this site out. they even have a buddist magazine.
http://www.buddhanet.net/
good luck! and, i hope you study a lot of religions before you actually decide to call yourself a buddist. for me, i don't like to call myself anything. i do believe there is a god because someone had to have created all this but it is hard to believe anything else really. you just don't know and i personally don't think god is a bad person that will send you to hell if you've killed someone blah blah. anyways, i would really like to hear your point of view. e-mail me or IM me anytime via my profile.
oh, and don't pay any attention to those people above me that say "go to jesus". nothing is more annoying than people who try to push their religion upon you instead of incouraging you to follow your heart even when it comes to religion.
2006-12-10 14:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/buddhaintro.html
http://www.buddhanet.net/ftp03.htm
There are several web sites but it is hard to really grasp the concept of Buddhism by a website so I would advise some really good books over Buddhism. I enjoy the books written by Thich Nhat Hanh; especially "Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, & Liberation : The Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, & Other Basic Buddhist Teachings". I have liked it the most so far. But there are several others that I intend on reading.
I hope this helps you.
2006-12-10 14:35:45 · answer #2 · answered by Keny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The below website has some decent information to get you started.
Generally speaking, the "goal" of Buddhism is to acheive Enlightenment and to see through the maya, or world of illusion. Of course, this is an oversimplification, but it is sufficient. Buddhism is a very interesting way of life (it is not a religion, per se). Every Buddhist I've known is a wonderful human being, and are very spiritual.
My heart goes with you on your journey.
2006-12-10 14:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.buddhanet.net/
This is a good site for beginning exploration.
I also can recommend the book "Buddhism without Belief" by Stephen Batchelor.
Also any books on meditation by Thich Nhat Hahn.
In truth, one doesn't really convert to Buddhism. One becomes a student or a practitioner. Buddhism does not have a "theology" that you must accept or reject. There are many practicing Buddhists who are also Jewish or Christian.
2006-12-10 14:28:11 · answer #4 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism is something to only learn from.It will teach you cause and effect..And chanting But you will return to religion after your teaching..Try your best to find out what it is you will be chanting and what the scroll says that you will be chanting to.God bless and merry Christmas...
2006-12-10 14:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by patricia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddha recognized his true nature by sitting meditation for 6 years.
2006-12-10 14:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by unseen_force_22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Precious one, why would you convert to a faith you know little about? I'm not in any way trying to bash you or question the choice you made. Take time to learn the tenets of any faith before you "convert" to it. I wish you much success on your journey.
2006-12-10 14:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by Terri 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.alwaysbeready.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=32
Please at least glance over the notes, and be careful of your decision.
God bless!
2006-12-10 14:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by eefen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a tip, "seek ye firs the kingdom of God and His righteousness and the rest will be added to you"
"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will grant you the desires of your heart"
2006-12-10 14:25:43 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
You have to follow Buddha's teachings.......
2006-12-11 04:25:52 · answer #10 · answered by phalastinaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋