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What should I read to start Buddhism?
Buddhism Books Covering The Basics
- Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana.
- Creation and Completion: Essential Points of Tantric Meditation by Jamgön Kongtrul.
- What the Buddha Taught by Wapola Rahula.
- Buddhism for Beginners by Thubten Chodron.
- The Buddhist Religion: A Historical Introduction by Richard H.
How do I start being a Buddhist?
Yes, anyone can become a Buddhist. You will need to take refuge in the Triple Gem and follow a ceremony during which you take a vow to uphold the Five Precepts (to not kill, not steal, not commit sexual misconduct, refrain from false speech and not take intoxicants that lessen your awareness).
Where should I start learning about Buddhism?
The Four Noble Truths and Other Doctrines But if you want to learn on your own for a while first, here is what I suggest: The Four Noble Truths are the basic foundation upon which the Buddha built his teaching. If you are trying to understand the doctrinal framework of Buddhism, that is the place to begin.
How can I learn Buddhism at home?
Here is how you can practice Buddhism:
- Living With the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows.
- 1) Work to end the suffering of others.
- 2) Follow the Noble Eightfold Path.
- 3) Cut Ties to Desire and Need.
- 4) Lifelong Learning.
- Living With the Five Precepts.
- Living With Buddhist Practices: Karma and Dharma.
What are the best books to study Buddhism?
You must read books such as Dhammapada, The Buddhist Handbook, The Heart Of The Buddha’s Teaching, etc. Reading books will enhance your knowledge of Buddhism. You must also read about Siddhartha Gautama, the late founder of Buddhism who had left his luxurious life in pursuit of enlightenment.
What does it take to become a Buddhist?
Buddhism can be seen as a path to living. Therefore, to become a Buddhist has more to do with the way you perceive life as a whole. And Buddhism teaches the truth about life and existence. You do not need to change the way you dress, eat or even the way you relate to people to show you have become a Buddhist.
How do you understand Buddhism?
To fully understand Buddhism and the beliefs it espouses, it is important to be familiar about its origins. More than just a factual biography of Siddhartha Gautama, this book unravels his culture, his search for spirituality, his teachings, and the various experiences that earned him the title of Buddha, The Enlightened One.
What questions should I ask before converting to Buddhism?
You must also ask questions about karma, rebirth, reincarnation, etc. To adopt Buddhism, you don’t have to give up on your current lifestyle. You can continue to live your life the way you want, with your job and family intact. Not every Buddhist is a monk.