can anyone suggest a website to help me convert to buddhism or a guide me themselves via email?

Question

dont start saying "ru sure" and "dont do it" im 100% sure i wanna do this

my email is:
[e-mail]
Idare u 2 spam me

Answer 1

There are no formal ceremonies to complete or tasks to perform to become Buddhist. I assume you are in the United States and am unsure of any Buddhist temples you could attend in your area, and I am unsure of the Tradition you wish to learn. There are many traditions, yet 3 are prominent, Mahayana or Eastern Buddhism, Tibetan or Northern Buddhism and Theravada or Southern Buddhism.

I understand that there are many Mahayana and Tibetan places in the States but am unsure of any Theravada temples.

I'm a Theravada or Southern Buddhist, my family lives in Thailand which is predominantly Theravada. I live and work in Saudi Arabia, reuniting with my family on my vacation cycles every 15 weeks.

Feel free to email me if you have any questions, I am able to answer from the Theravada Tradition. Many of the concepts are the same between the traditions, with some differences in the methods and meanings of some of them.

All adhere to the 4 Noble Truths, the Eightfold Noble Path and the Precepts but differences occur when dealing with more esoteric subjects and although conflict is rare, there can be major differences in approach and understanding.

Some Buddhists, such as in the Mahayana Tradition, depending on the particular sect, treat the Lord Buddha as a Godlike figure. Others like my own Tradition treat him with great reverence and respect yet he is just a highly revered man. There can be questions raised as to how we understand Enlightenment, as some see our inner being as a being, others see it as energy and still others see it as Mind.

These concepts can be different and sometimes can be confusing. Many consider the teachings should come from teachers, whereas others see that this wisdom can be learned by experience, yet all see guidance from Monks to be beneficial.

Please feel free to email me if you wish to discuss any issues and I'll be pleased to help where I can. I am not a teacher nor an adept and have limited insight, but even little insight can be benficial.

My email address is
[e-mail]

I'll try to guide where I can....

A couple of sites to visit which explain from a Theravada viewpoint are as follows...

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/index.html

http://www.what-buddha-taught.net/

http://justbegood.net/

Peace from a Buddhist

Answer 2

http://www.e-sangha.com/ <<
http://www.buddhanet.net/

Answer 3

Hi. I've been practicing Nichiren Buddhism.
It teaches that each of us , without exception,already possesses that innate vitality, compassion and courage, and wisdom to live fulfilling and meaningful life for ourselves and people around us.
Through our Buddhist practice, we are able to bring this highest life condition from within and apply it our day-to- day reality.
One person's inner transformation will definitely make positive changes . Me too,striving for this every day and I enjoy it. Please check this website for more about Nichiren Buddhism. If you have any questions I love to help . thank you

Answer 4

Lama Surya Das. His books are wonderful.

Awakening the Buddha Within
Buddha is as Buddha Does

Answer 5

http://www.bswa.org

You will find Ajahn Bram very interesting.

Answer 6

http://www.attan.com

Answer 7

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism

http://www.buddhanet.net/

http://americanbuddhist.net/taxonomy/term/51

http://buddhism.about.com/

http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/Buddhism/footsteps.htm