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About Justin Choo
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Expertise
When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than a thousand questions since joining this category. You are welcome to try me.

Experience
I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple. My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @ http://www.ksridhammananda.com

Organizations
I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.

Publications
YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @ http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/ Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)

   

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Dharma3/17/2010Justin Choo
  Q: What exactly is a Dharma name when u take your ceremony?
  A: I think you are referring to adopting a "Buddhist" name. This depends on the tradition the person ...
reincarnation3/17/2010Justin Choo
  Q: firstly in Buddhism is it possible to return to the earth many times or do you live only once as a ...
  A: "firstly in Buddhism is it possible to return to the earth many times or do you live only once as a ...
your explanation of karma doesn't match what i have been taught3/16/2010Justin Choo
  Q: I have been reading your explanation of KARMA and it doesn't match what i have been taught. You seem ...
  A: If you were to check the internet for all the answers and teachings on Buddhism, you will find that ...
Buddhism and the origins of creation.....3/15/2010Joe McSorley
  Q: greetings! i am a newbie to Buddhism and was wondering if the Buddha advanced an explanation for ...
  A: There is no creation myth to Buddhism and no deity that creates. The self in Buddhism is not the ...
self-affirmation3/13/2010Joe McSorley
  Q: Question on Karma and health. Many of us have daily habits that, in reality, are harmful to our ...
  A: I understand your point and why you feel this way. For a long time I felt very strongly about this ...
Guru Rinpoche3/12/2010Alex Wilding
  Q: I thought that Maitreya Buddha is the third Buddha of this age,how is Padmasambhava the second ...
  A: Different ways of looking at things. Guru Rinpoche would not be counted in the same scheme. There ...
Zen3/10/2010Stuart Resnick
  Q: I'm very happy to be in contact with someone who knows what Zen really is. Especially because, even ...
  A: Zen means being awake to this moment. Just now, what do see, what do you hear, what are you doing? ...
Buddhist social doctrines and modern society3/8/2010Alex Wilding
  Q: i would be very happy if you kindly forward me answer of this question, What is crime in Buddhism?
  A: "Crime" is a legal concept, and is therefore specified by whatever powers, good or bad, may have ...
Buddhism (Theravadan)3/7/2010Justin Choo
  Q: I have a final project due on Buddhism. Could you please help me with these ten questions? 1. If ...
  A: 1. If there is no belief in God within the Buddhist religion, what are your views on the creation of ...
Vikala bhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami3/7/2010Justin Choo
  Q: Someone practising Vikala bhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami is not supposed to take solid ...
  A: I am not well versed with topics like this, simply because I am not interested in this type of ...
Illeness3/7/2010Justin Choo
  Q: I got a childhood friend aged 50 and was afflicted with kidney problem 8 years ago. Prior to this he ...
  A: This is a delicate issue. It calls for sound counselling from experienced experts, be they ...
Finding freedom3/7/2010Numenius
  Q: My life situation obliges me to take care of my elderly ailing Mom. She is problematic for me as she ...
  A: You have said ---Since the root causes of suffering are greed, hatred and delusion,.... This ...
Finding freedom3/6/2010Numenius
  Q: My life situation obliges me to take care of my elderly ailing Mom. She is problematic for me as she ...
  A: Buddhist "precepts" are not original to buddhism, they were created in the 5th century CE. You ...
birth rites in Theravada Buddhism3/6/2010Justin Choo
  Q: Hello i am doing an assignment for school about buddhism and i was wondering what are the birth ...
  A: Actually, Buddhism is about how to experience inner peace and contentment. It is largely ...
My partner has no interest in buddhism3/5/2010Alex Wilding
  Q: I've been with my partner for 5 years and I started to practice Vipassana meditation 2 years ago. He ...
  A: Yes, I've been in that situation and I know that it is difficult - no use pretending otherwise. I ...
Illeness3/5/2010Justin Choo
  Q: I got a childhood friend aged 50 and was afflicted with kidney problem 8 years ago. Prior to this he ...
  A: Kamma may be the cause of most things in a person's life, but we should not surrender ourselves to ...
difference between buddhist munk and priest Catholic/Christian3/5/2010Numenius
  Q: Difference between Buddhist monk and priest Catholic/Christian ? What role they have or teachrole?
  A: Originally, in earliest buddhism, there was no such entity as a "monk", the term bhikkhu means ...
questions for college term paper3/4/2010Laurie McLauglin
  Q: 2. In your opinion, what is the most common Western misunderstanding of the Buddhist faith? 3. How ...
  A: I think the most common Western misunderstanding of the Buddhist faith is that meditation is simply ...
Buddhism3/4/2010Alex Wilding
  Q: my name is Theodore. I am currently enrolled in a eastern and western thought class that has ...
  A: I found it fascinating when I was a young lad poking around the back basements of large bookstores. ...
interview for college term paper3/4/2010Justin Choo
  Q: Can you help me understand the Buddhist beliefs regarding the following areas of environmental ...
  A: Your questions are not on Buddhism. Since you asked, this is my personal opinion. 1. Land ...
hi3/3/2010Judy
  Q: 1. How did you discover Buddhism?
  A: Liz, I don't quite understand exactly your question for me, so I would answer it in the ways I ...
Questions about Taoism for a school assignement3/1/2010Joe McSorley
  Q: First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I am currently a ...
  A: Below are my answers to your questions: 1) Do you view Taoism as a religion or a philosophy? Why? ...
Greetings3/1/2010Laurie McLauglin
  Q: 1. How did you discover the Buddhism? 2. What is your favorite aspect about the religion? 3. In ...
  A: I discovered Tibetan Buddhism from someone I met on vacation. I was not practicing any religion at ...
General3/1/2010Justin Choo
  Q: I had answer for my last questions. thank you very much. Could you answer my below questions 1. ...
  A: 1. Does karma affect children too ? or it waits until child becomes matured? becoz children are ...
books3/1/2010Numenius
  Q: Can you list the books you have written on presectarian Buddhism?Thanks. Tom
  A: I am here to specifically answer doctrinal questions about buddhism and am not inclined to respond ...
Buddhism2/28/2010Laurie McLauglin
  Q: What is the most unique aspect of Buddhism, in your opinion? Do Buddhists believe in a form of ...
  A: In my opinion, the most unique aspect of Buddhism is that Buddha used logic and wisdom to figure out ...
Karma2/26/2010Justin Choo
  Q: accidentally killed a cockroach or mosquito, they were born as them by karma. if i killed them ...
  A: I know where you are coming from. First you must remember that Kamma is one topic that you will ...
Interview questions for high school class2/26/2010Justin Choo
  Q: it's for a virtual high school class on eastern religions and I really appreciate your help. 1. ...
  A: 1. What sets Buddhism apart from other religions? Buddhism does not subscribe to the belief in a ...
Becoming a Buddhist2/26/2010Laurie McLauglin
  Q: I have recently found a lot of comfort in books by Thich Nhat Hahn, Pema Chodron and others, as well ...
  A: John. I myself came to Buddhism from Catholicism. I am glad that you have found peace in reading ...
Karma2/26/2010Justin Choo
  Q: accidentally killed a cockroach or mosquito, they were born as them by karma. if i killed them ...
  A: In the Buddhist context, a person is fully responsible for the act of killing only if the following ...
Nikayas2/25/2010Numenius
  Q: I am reading a translation of the Majjhima Nikaya by Bhikkhus Nanamoli and Bodhi.Do you recommend ...
  A: I am reading a translation of the Majjhima Nikaya by Bhikkhus Nanamoli and Bodhi.Do you recommend ...
follow up on anxiaty and meditaion2/25/2010Alex Wilding
  Q: I apologize for not alliterating my situation to its fullest as the content is quite sensitive, I ...
  A: Sorry I have been slow. My computer software went into meltdown, and I had to reinstall everything ...
Buddhism CD'S/Book's2/25/2010Laurie McLauglin
  Q: What Buddhist book's and CD's can you recommend ?
  A: As far as the best place to look for books and CD's on Buddhism, that’s a tough question. There are ...
Nirvana2/21/2010Laurie McLauglin
  Q: I have two questions, One - How do we reach Nirvana in our lifetime. Two - Will our family and ...
  A: To answer your second question first, Nirvana is not a place like heaven so when you reach Nirvana, ...
Academic achievment in buddist children2/20/2010Justin Choo
  Q: I am currently writing a dissertation on spirituality, prayer, meditation and academic achievement. ...
  A: but I am unable to provide you the answer. I think it's just like trying to research topic such as ...
anxiaty and meditaion2/20/2010Alex Wilding
  Q: first of all I would like to thank you for you're time second of all I do apologize for spelling ...
  A: Well to start with, it does sound bad, to the extent that I would guess that although your mind is ...
Buddhism2/20/2010Laurie McLauglin
  Q: What is the basic outlook on life formulated by Buddhism? 4 major yogas 4 noble truths 4 castes or 4 ...
  A: As a Western Tibetan Mahayana Buddhist, we do not deal with all of these in our practice. For ...
have our modern conception of Buddhism been corrupted?2/18/2010Alex Wilding
  Q: Do you think that Tibetan Buddhism (and Buddhism) have been corrupted by Western influences? It ...
  A: I have to disagree with you, largely at least. Bringing greater social and political awareness into ...
Financial worries2/18/2010Justin Choo
  Q: this worry is always troubling me and I hope to hear your viewpoint. I'm a mother of 2 ...
  A: I do understand your worry. I am retired without any pension or active income. And I have to take ...
How to make the path be important for us?2/16/2010Justin Choo
  Q: I have a question about how to keep the practice and the path as something important to us. Just a ...
  A: Nicholaas, Welcome back. What you are experiencing is most common to all of us. If you are ...

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