[Sironimoll]

That's a good question.

For me, no not really because those close to me have seen the impact it has had on me. But perhaps what I may not have been ready for was all of the things people do not understand about Buddhism. To a lot of people, it may have a certain image and most people here really don't know what the fundamental purpose of Buddhism really is.

In this way I think certain teacher have done a great job in writing books for example, which really takes the heart of the Buddha's teachings and presents them in such a way that is very adaptable to people in their everyday life.

But I guess what I found was that it doesn't matter so much that others know my beliefs, but that I know that the three jewels are my true refuge in samsara.