I want to convert to either BUDDHISM or TAOISM(DAOISM). Can I do that w/out the WEIRD STARES?
2007-02-21 15:39:31 · 26 answers · asked by lisa b 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
why not?
2007-02-21 15:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by uhohspaghettiohohs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear how can being black has anything to do with Buddhism. No, I am sure if you go to Buddhist temple the monks and other Buddhists will gladly accept you.
Don't be afraid, Buddhism is all about compassion, tolerance, forgiveness etc.. We won't put you down for your skin color.
2007-02-23 09:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by phalastinaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in high school I started going to a Buddhist "church" in my area. Most of the people were white. But we do not have a large black population here. Everyone there was really nice, Im sure you wont have any problem
2007-02-21 23:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by Together 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, your are not judged in any manner in either Buddhism or Taoism except constructively as to your progress toward the
enlightenment of your being
2007-02-21 23:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
True Buddhism came from black !
2014-02-21 20:14:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lion3X 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without the weired stares... Nope, you can't. People will think that a black Buddhist or Taoist is something to stare at. People think in cliches. Whatever is a cliche is normal. A black Buddhist/Taoist is NOT something that people are used to see.
2007-02-21 23:46:19 · answer #6 · answered by mrquestion 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't see why not
2007-02-22 00:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by Hekate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can convert to whatever religion you want, go for it, don't worry about stares or whatever people say or do. live your own life!! Go for what you believe in and what makes you happy!!
2007-02-21 23:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by Lottalady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Race does not dictate what goes on in your mind. If others don't like it, oh well. I don't know of any teaching whatsoever in those philosophies that has anything to do with the race of its followers.
2007-02-21 23:45:27 · answer #9 · answered by Snark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can convert to any religion that they so choose. The only thing you need is desire to follow that religion. People will talk regardless, so ignore them
2007-02-21 23:44:12 · answer #10 · answered by fly guy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anybody can be Buddhist. It's a religion, not a race.
2007-02-21 23:44:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋