I can't understand y ppl convert to hinduism & buddhism?

Answer 1

Because they offer more freeing ideas than those espoused by Christianity or Judaism.

Answer 2

That is a hilarious queery.

Are you serious?

Well, I can speak to Buddhism. I have never needed anyone to dangle a carrot in front of my nose. In fact I find it very offencive.

I think the idea of resurrection and of course the security(false or otherwise) of being part of a community and this sort of thing, forgiveness too, are the big draws for Christianity by way of a comparison.

I take responsibility for my actions. I guess I am kind of fearless that way.

So Buddhism is supportive of me turning inward working on becoming the best that I can be ( not unlike some aspects of Christianity and other faiths or beliefs)and taking responsibility inherently through 'karma' for those actions.

It is also a practise that is compassion based. It has no systemic racism, ageism or sexism (...once you get to the Lotus Sutra and if you are good at seeing that Buddha was trying to get through to some intensely patriarchal minds!)

It in its highest teaching, the core teaching, does not tell us who we should be. It tells who we are.

There is no defilement of our true nature, no origonal sin.

It is true Karma travels throughout our lifetimes. But there is not only bad Karma, there is also good Karma from acts of kindness, love, compassion and so on.


I do not believe in origonal sin.

Buddhism acknowledges Buddha nature in all things. So all life atient and non-satient posesses Buddha nature.

I am a very sensitive individual. I sensed this all around me from the time I was born. The earth, the tees, other living beings, rocks, water, air. I felt it. Heard it. Saw it. Knew it.

Christianity does not teach this or acknowledge with the same importance if at all.

This is also why I became involved with First Nations spiritual teachings and practices. I also study my own ancesters pre-Christian beliefs. (Note; I don't mix it all up. My practices have integrity. I have actual teachers and that sort of thing as well. It it all a whole and harmonious part of me though..inside)

I also believe that women are not truely respcted in many religions. I am not for patriarchal rien. Buddhism is not patriarchal, neither is Pantheism. I am a feminist who is believes in equinimity. MAtriarchial societies tend toward equinimity not domination.

I am a Panthiest.

Do you understand now.


Peace.

Answer 3

I don't know Hinduism but I can explain for Buddhism. Buddhism teach people how to live in harmony with everything; how to live a simple life without being possessed to much by bad desires and material world. It also explains in detail the causes and consequences of your actions. BUDDHA is not ruler but a teacher. You can find your self in Buddha's teachings and you will change into a better, gentler person by yourself without being forced! In general, when you understand Buddhism, your conscience will guide you not the monks or your parent!
( what I've said is about Mahayana branch, 1 of 3 main branches)

Answer 4

Those who have reached a certain level of evolution in their spiritual journey have to convert to these 'close to truth' religions. It's like moving on from a Beginner's level to an Advanced level course. To complete one's studies one must move up. The journey can be completed gradually advancing through these various grades spread over many lifetimes. The final destination is always through Hinduism - the eternal and most complete Dharma (NOT a Religion).

Answer 5

Welcome to the world, dear.

I can't understand why people convert to Evangelical Christianity, or Islam, or a whole raft of other religions.

But that doesn't mean they don't have valid personal reasons for doing so. It just means that I don't understand them. In some cases, I seem to be constitutionally incapable of understanding them.


Here's the thing - we have different internal landscapes. In general, each of us is unable to understand that anyone would find our internal landscape distasteful...but at the same time we may find the internal landscape of others repellent.

We find value in different things.

I'll leave you with this quote:

"The fact that astronomies change while the stars abide is a true analogy of every realm of human life and thought, religion not least of all. No existent theology can be a final formulation of spiritual truth. "

- Harry Emerson Fosdick:

Answer 6

Hello pakistan pr....

We have a family living next door to us, who we visit with frequently who are from pakistan also. They are Muslims, Muslimah's, who have 2 young girls and a young boy. We have 1 young boy and a young girl. He invites us into his house and we have respectful discussions concerning religions and philosophy's of life. Our children and their children play so nicely together on a daily basis. We all have been friends for 2 and a half yrs. now. Although we are of different religions, we show one another mutual respect. We all respect each other free will, not degrading each other's religions, and not attempting to convert one another. I highly respect our neighbors in how they practice their Islamic faith.
Enjoy the coffee he serves me in his house, it is stronger than anything we have ever tasted. I do have to ask him soon, where I can buy this to make. I work graveyard shift as a Registered Nurse, so his coffee really helps to wake me up. Anyway, it was great meeting you Pakistan pr...
Take Care, and have a great wkend.

Answer 7

Not exactly a question, but I'm sure that no matter what choice ANYONE makes, there will be opposition. I actually find the aforementioned very, very enlightening. To open your mind to the infinite possibilities (in any respect- religion, lifestyle etc) is a glimpse into the infinite. AHHH, infinity, is there anything more divine?

Answer 8

Because they like the ideology? They find the faith moving? They feel connected to the beliefs? Same reason that anyone converts.

And there's the whole re-incarnation thing. That's pretty exciting.

Answer 9

If u learn Buddhism then u will.

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bullitt/theravada.html

Answer 10

It is not required that you understand my reasons. As a Buddhist it isn't a requirement that I understand yours. However, it is required that I understand my reasons as it is for you to understand yours.

Your Faith is your strength, be happy and content in your Faith.

My happiness depends on your happiness, yet my understanding of my Dharma depends on me. Take refuge in your Faith as I have taken refuge in my Buddha, my Dharma and my Sangha.

Be at Peace with yourself as I offer it for you and to you.

Peace from a Buddhist....