2007-06-06 05:40:25 · 11 answers · asked by sydney 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Letting go of your desires. Knowing is one thing. Practicing it is another.
2007-06-06 05:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by leikevy 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It would be best to join a good temple or Buddhist group, support them, be supported by them and continue to learn more about the Buddha's teachings. Then, when you are ready, you would formally become a Buddhist by taking the Three Refuges.
Taking Refuge in the Buddha is a confident acceptance of the fact that one can become fully enlightened and perfected just as the Buddha was. Taking Refuge in the Dhamma means understanding the Four Noble Truths and basing one's life on the Noble Eightfold Path. Taking Refuge in the Sangha means looking for support, inspiration and guidance from all who walk the Noble Eightfold Path. Doing this one becomes a Buddhist and thus takes the first step on the path towards Nirvana.
http://www.buddhanet.net/
2007-06-06 06:44:05 · answer #2 · answered by wb 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Biggest challenge is to mindfully guard the six sense doors.
2007-06-06 22:49:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practicing nonviolence is a huge challenge for anyone.
2007-06-06 05:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by parcequilfaut 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
That modern culture is materialistic and violent and Buddhism is the total opposite...that is the main problem...
2007-06-06 05:43:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Desire is suffering; alleviate desire and you alleviate suffering. Easier said than done. The challenge is the destruction of your ego and your acceptance of the interdependence of all existence.
2007-06-06 05:51:52 · answer #6 · answered by Monk 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the biggest challenge is to be able to admit that before i know Buddha the action and speech i had done is unwholesome and unskillful.
2007-06-06 08:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by tan e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are required to keep and open-mind and not merely rely on books to teach you everything. Thats one of the things I like about it.
2007-06-06 05:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by R 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
To learn not to take things personally.
2007-06-06 05:42:50 · answer #9 · answered by S K 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea.
2007-06-06 05:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by aqsgtriad 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋