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**SoftrermaBioniaSat** · 11-12-2011, 01:12 PM

Dawn, I don't think you need to feel required to identify with or limit yourself to any single school or tradition. You can if you find one that you clearly think is best for you, of course, but joining a school or tradition is by no means required to be a Buddhist or to incorporate the Buddha's teachings into your life.

I no longer consider myself to be a "part of" any tradition. I collected most of the Pali Canon and other books on Buddhist history and philosophy and practice mostly in isolation from other Buddhists. Maybe in some people's opinion, I might not be a "good" Buddhist, tho!

11-12-2011, 01:12 PM	#6
SoftrermaBioniaSat Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 404 Senior Member	Dawn, I don't think you need to feel required to identify with or limit yourself to any single school or tradition. You can if you find one that you clearly think is best for you, of course, but joining a school or tradition is by no means required to be a Buddhist or to incorporate the Buddha's teachings into your life. I no longer consider myself to be a "part of" any tradition. I collected most of the Pali Canon and other books on Buddhist history and philosophy and practice mostly in isolation from other Buddhists. Maybe in some people's opinion, I might not be a "good" Buddhist, tho!
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