Importance in taking refuge

By Late master Shen Yan

You are not buddhist unless you taken the refuge.

Dont worry abt taking percepts. Some may worry taking refuge = taking many percepts.

Percepts vows are not compulsory.

This is very important !!!

Many so called buddhists did not take refuge in triple gems .

Triple gems refuge are very impt.

Proper knowledge of buddhism is important also, buddhism is nt folklore religion and supertitious praying nor idol worshipping.

I met self-proclaimed buddhist who dun even know wad is buddhism, buddha etc