convert to Taoism or Buddhism

last SG · 2011-11-02T19:51:26+00:00

-Can a Christian convert to Taoism or Buddhism?Sure why not?I support you in your conversion to Taoism/Buddhism. The Tao and the Buddha The Attraction Bud...

Steaks SG

I think I have more or less made my decision.Do I have to go to scared sites like in Thailand or China to pray?A temple keeper told me I could pray to any god I wanted and the thing that I must do is to pray no less than three gods at home if I have a altar.How about the offering of joss sticks or the kinds of food to offer to the gods?

realization SG

So if I become Taoist/Buddhist,do I have to put the gods at home and observe some certain rules??

Some thoughts:

- Firstly, understand the distinctions between Taoism and Buddhism (← click). They are not one and the same.

- In Buddhism, we understand that cultivating ourselves is not about externals such as setting up altars and venerating gods. While Buddhists do set up altars if conditions allow, it is more as a focal point to remind us of our commitment towards awakening to the truth regarding the nature of reality, overcoming afflictions and gaining liberation from samsaric suffering, etc.

- How one would take care of a Taoist vs a Buddhist altar also differs, precisely because there are underlying differences in belief.

- And actually even within Taoism, there is the need to distinguish between folk Taoism and what is true Taoist practice.

Steaks SG

Thanks....Will be looking for a temple around the west area to worship.

Dalforce 25 SG

Thanks....Will be looking for a temple around the west area to worship.

I wish you good luck in your conversion from christainity to Taoism/Buddhism. I hope you can have a fulfilling religious life. In the end, all must return to their true roots. Lee Kuan Yew also will not succeed in his goal of destroying dialects in Singapore.

Steaks SG

Yeah,got to make some adjustments in my life as well.

Dalforce 25 SG

Yeah,got to make some adjustments in my life as well.

Maybe not just some, it could be a more thorough and complete change.

Rooney_07 SG

dun believe everything blindly. use common sense and your wisdom

Steaks SG

U mean a through change in which sense?Where is the temple located in your last few replies?U got any recommendations of temples?

Dalforce 25 SG

U mean a through change in which sense?Where is the temple located in your last few replies?U got any recommendations of temples?

I think you have to locate which temple is suitable for you yourself.

Steaks SG

For starters,I downloaded mantras like The Great Compassion and Buddhist songs from Youtube.I think in Geylang,quite a lot of temples.

Steaks SG

But how do I differentiate the different schools of teachings like Tibetan,etc?

Steaks SG

So what are the steps when I am in the temple?

Leogirldreamer SG

In the West, there is this famous Buddhist Temple, beside the firestation, 15mins walk from the Clementi MRT. They host talks, seminar, chanting session and a library with many books.

宏法团 Buddhist Youth Mission.

Steaks SG

I mean what to do when I enter the temple.

Steaks SG

Leogirl....Do you know the place well?What should I do when I am there?

Leogirldreamer SG

for beginners, just clasp your palms together and pay respect.

Go straight to the office to enquire what are the latest events, activities you can join in.

Leogirldreamer SG

you can read about the temple on their website

http://www.sbym.org.sg/

this is the friendly youthful buddhist temple in the west that i can recommend you.

Leogirldreamer SG

Poh Ming Tse is another temple in the West that is both english and mandarin friendly .

Steaks SG

Do I have to chant,bow or say anything at the altar?

sinweiy SG

are u sincere or not? i ask as we encounter trolls before.

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