I'm thinking about converting, convince me!
2007-10-03 11:19:54 · 6 answers · asked by Ultimate Guitar Hero! 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you meet the Buddha on the road - kill him!
One understanding of this koan is, let nothing become a barrier to your own Path towards Enlightenment. :) Why do you need convincing, and how might it serve your Path?
:) The resources below may be informative, or even helpful.
2007-10-03 11:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by SC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a matter of converting. Be what you are right now.
Four Noble Truths
1. Life means suffering.
2. The origin of suffering is attachment.
3. The cessation of suffering is attainable.
4. The path to the cessation of suffering.
The Eight-fold Path
1. Right View Wisdom
2. Right Intention
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
2007-10-03 18:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Buddhism there is no "converting".
Everyone must find their own different truth.
The basics in what I believe and practise though are these :
The Lord Buddha, The Four Noble Truths, Karma and
The Cycle of Rebirth .
2007-10-03 18:27:16 · answer #3 · answered by ✡ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, we don't convert people. It's against the dharma.
Go to buddha.net. It has good information. Namaste
It's a path you just have to walk. I found this for myself and found that it made sense to me.
2007-10-03 18:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by Yogini 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buddhanet - worldwide Buddhist information and education network
http://www.buddhanet.net/
2007-10-03 20:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by wb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, Buddhism is not a religion but a philosophy. They don't believe in a diety or god you see.
2007-10-03 18:26:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋