Do I have to follow the buddhist religion if I meditate?

Question

I'm kind of interested in meditation...but I'm wondering...

Answer 1

No. Meditation is a practice that can be undertaken by anyone. There are forms of meditation present in EVERY spirituality, and there are forms of meditation that are completely outside of any particular religion.

Answer 2

The answer to this is no as the practice of meditation is a universal one for those of all religions and to those of no religions.As an occultist I meditate every day and has done me many wonders and I am open to all practices around the world.Meditation will ,in time lead to the gates of initiation and into a new age for all.

Answer 3

No, you don't have to be Buddhist in order to meditate. Nearly all religions practice some form of meditation.

Answer 4

No.

Buddhism is more of a philosophy than a religion, but you can develop a meditation practice without ever getting into the philosophical underpinnings.

Just like yoga has been turned into a form of exercise.

Answer 5

Meditation is not a buddhist concept. It exists in all forms of society and religion.

Answer 6

The only things you have to do are eat, ****, and die.

Follow the Buddhist religion if YOU want.
Don't follow the Buddhist religion if YOU want.

This question shows that you think like a Catholic person.
In Buddhism, there is only you to know whats right, with the WHOLE world as your clues.

Answer 7

that's like saying "if i pray do i have to be a Muslim, Christian, or follower of Judaism?"

no.

for the record, meditation was originally (and still is) an integral part of Hinduism, not Buddhism. it was adopted by Buddhism, which grew out of Hinduism. Hinduism is the oldest surviving major religion on earth.

Answer 8

Not at all. Meditation is practiced by people of many different faiths.

Answer 9

Of course not. There are many forms of meditation. You can even create your own.

Answer 10

I'm an atheist and I meditate. It's relaxing.