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

What is a troll?I am sincere.

2009novice SG

What is a troll?I am sincere.

Hi Steak, no offense because there are alway people come here for attention lol!

anyway... back to your thread... maybe you can read about the 4 Noble Truths first, and think about it. Does it relate to you in your everyday life?

When I first stepped into fo tang, i was also blur like sotong haha... I don't even know how to prostrate before Buddha. I was just monkey-see-monkey-do haha...

It took me abit of courage to step in and explore... because I was alone, and all the people there are strangers to me... of course I was wary and cautious too. But at the same time, I need to know what they do... you need to have abit of courage to speak and ask around.. I'm sure there will be helpful people around to guide you in fo tangs.

then come to chanting of sutras, I don't even know what was i reading... but I just keep going... slowly I understood its meaning bit by bit. You need some patience and diligence to reap the benefits. There's no shortcut in learning Buddhism.

Hope you have a nice learning journey ahead :)

Fcukpap SG

many of us are Tao-Buds instead...

Steaks SG

But how do I know which temple teach Theravada or Mahayana teachings?

Fcukpap SG

Steaks SG

If I put a Buddhist statue at home.....Where can I get it and is there anything I need to do every morning or every night?

Steaks SG

What I mean is like offer joss sticks or chant the compassion mantra before the statue everyday.

realization SG

I mean what to do when I enter the temple.

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If I put a Buddhist statue at home.....Where can I get it and is there anything I need to do every morning or every night?

What I mean is like offer joss sticks or chant the compassion mantra before the statue everyday.

Buddhist Rituals for Beginners
http://sgforums.com/forums/1728/topics/438232?page=1#posts-10361868

With regards to etiquette at a temple, there is actually this stickied topic you may find useful. It is found near the top of the various topic headers on this forum, so you can always refer back to it.

There is also useful information on it regarding altar rituals. It should be more than enough to get you started. You can buy a statue of the Buddha at Buddhist artifact shops at Waterloo Street or at the Geylang area.

reborn76 SG

If I put a Buddhist statue at home.....Where can I get it and is there anything I need to do every morning or every night?

actually for beginner try to understand the Buddhism faith is the most important task. u can try attending Buddhish fellowship http://www.buddhistfellowship.org/cms/ as the group is English speaking in nature. A lot of youth and working professional. The topic share is quite relevant daily living. however, if u are into devotional aspect, then u can try Mahanayana temple. It tend to concentrate on Chanting and most sharing is done in Chinese. In fact, some temple has started to conduct sharing in English. last but not least, if u r into Lotus Sutra, u can visit my temple too http://nichiren-shu.org/TNearYou/asia.html#singa

Dawnfirstlight SG

Dawn,wot made your friend do it?

She has finally see the Truth. She did not know anything about Buddhism until such time she encountered Buddhism and surprised that Buddhism could satisfy all her questions in life.

"newbie" SG

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

tibetan buddhist, foundation is still mahayana.

so basically is the same, only when you understand mahayana and have the ability to proceed further, there where the vajrayana comes in (aka tibetan buddhist)

"newbie" SG

If I put a Buddhist statue at home.....Where can I get it and is there anything I need to do every morning or every night?

for me, every morning i will set up my offering of min 7 water bowl offering. and keep the offering every night.... that the simplest i do....

but frankly, my advice if you are really sincere, read more, go to different event taoist, buddhist , regardless is mahayana, hinayana, or vajrayana to explore which you are comfortable with... eg even in vajrayana there is already 4 major linege of gelug, sakya, nyingma and kagyu.... so for a beginer it may be very overpowering..

for vajrayana if you want to explore, let me know maybe can discuss separately....

Amitayus48 SG

All your questions can be answered by your first approach to begin with is - Humility, Sincerity and Calm 虚心heart/mind. All sects in Buddhism has both Theravada and Mahayana depending on your level of gratitude，and it leads to pure supreme bodhi.

As a matter of fact in life and pointed out by Buddha in an instantaneous teaching session - you got to love it and be deligently engaged in buddhism practice for the compassionate benefit of all......

佛问沙门：「人命在几间？」
对曰：「数日间！」
佛言：「子未知道！」复问一沙门：「人命在几间？」
对曰：「饭食间！」
佛言：「子未知道！」复问一沙门：「人命在几间？」
对曰：「呼吸间！」
佛言：「善哉，子知道矣！」

敬祝
Namo Amituofo

sinweiy SG

u don't have to go straight into Mahayana. u can explore Theravada first.

btw, be sure to practice Morality. Morality is a foundation in Buddhism. without it, you are only a flower in a vase, looks good on the outside, but without root, it will not last long or be effective.

fibytprsu SG

She has finally see the Truth. She did not know anything about Buddhism until such time she encountered Buddhism and surprised that Buddhism could satisfy all her questions in life.

Buddhism is amazing. Finding out a little by little I have built up my respect for Buddha whom in the past I thought has nothing to do with Chinese.

fibytprsu SG

i am more curious is that, you seem to me that you dont really understand what is taoism or buddhism.

If so, what make you want to convert to this religion? What is your motivation towards taoism or buddhism?

find out more like for buddhism get the book 4 noble truth read and try to understand better

Agree with you. The fundamental is to find out before making decision.

Are the 4 noble truth book in one book?

realization SG

Agree with you. The fundamental is to find out before making decision.

Are the 4 noble truth book in one book?

The BuddhaNet website is a good place to start if you want to read up on the fundamentals.

http://www.buddhanet.net/

fibytprsu SG

The BuddhaNet website is a good place to start if you want to read up on the fundamentals.

http://www.buddhanet.net/

Thanks.

Steaks SG

Thinking back...I was ashamed of my previous lifestyle and doing things like going to prostitutes in Geylang regularly cos I could not control my lust for women and things like that.I was stripped away of everything by the emptiness inside me and finding my purpose in life once again.

Just want to ask if I am chanting,what if I do not know or understand what I am chanting,how do you guys understand what you are chanting?Can I also put a statue of Guan Yin alongside the statue of Buddha in my place?Do I have to make daily offerings to Guan Yin too?

Steaks SG

Sorry for double posting.....Do I need to turn vegetarian too?

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