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**Tamawaipsemek** · 11-21-2011, 07:42 AM

I am confused about how a person becomes a Buddhist. I know I need to learn more anyway but I just am very curious. I really want to learn more about Buddhism. If interest continues which I think it will I would really like to become a Buddhist, but I don't know how to.

You can be a Buddhist by just acting like one. You don't have to do any of the rituals, rituals just affirm your commitment to a particular teacher. There is no single authority that says you are or you are not a Buddhist.

Go learn about Buddhism and what its about first. And don't just read modern writings, read the original sutra as well, and think about the contents. Find some practices that you can try, and try them. Ask questions.

11-21-2011, 07:42 AM	#1
Tamawaipsemek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	I am confused about how a person becomes a Buddhist. I know I need to learn more anyway but I just am very curious. I really want to learn more about Buddhism. If interest continues which I think it will I would really like to become a Buddhist, but I don't know how to. You can be a Buddhist by just acting like one. You don't have to do any of the rituals, rituals just affirm your commitment to a particular teacher. There is no single authority that says you are or you are not a Buddhist. Go learn about Buddhism and what its about first. And don't just read modern writings, read the original sutra as well, and think about the contents. Find some practices that you can try, and try them. Ask questions.
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