Hey great contribution
Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu!!!
The scenario conversation was very real. I believe almost
everyone has such an encounter in one way or another.
I remember when I was at my ex-churchmate wedding, a active
friend also tried to convert me. He said that his relative was
also a Buddhist but in the end accept Christ etc. Hence I ask him,
what make you think that he is a Buddhist? He reply because he take
joss stick and pray to Guan Yin. So I ask him has he taken refuge
in the triple gem. He was dumbfound. I told him, there are a lot of
so called Buddhist out there who has the same misconception as you.
I thank him and left the wedding.
I think as a Buddhist, we should know our stuff well.
Sometime due to profoundity of the Sutra sometimes we do not
studies them with a dose of understanding. Whereas Christian
are faithful in their Bible studies and interpretation (of course
interpretation is sound within their circle).
Beside, we need to care and keep a lookout for our Buddhist
brethen. Being geniune interested in your bro's well
being. Most of us goes to temple because we have unspoken
needs. It can be family, social, spiritual and etc. As Buddha
tender to the disciples who was down with boils. We need to
learn to translate the Buddha teaching into care and concern
action.
Gassho
