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Hi! I'm very curious to see what Buddhism achieves for its followers, any help answering these questions is greatly appreciated!
As a follower of Buddhism what, if any, daily routines or practices do you take part in?
What is your personal goal for achievement as a follower of Buddhism?
What have you personally gotten out of being a Buddhist?
Thanks a bunch!
-Charlie
Hi Charlie,
Thank you for asking me.
<<As a follower of Buddhism what, if any, daily routines or practices do you take part in?>>
Buddhism is a very accommodating "religion". You can do anything you like. Different people have different inclinations towards chanting, meditation, study, discussion, etc. As for me, if time permits, I will meditate in the morning and/or evening, and recite some discourses of the Buddha (chanting) in the morning and evening.
<<What is your personal goal for achievement as a follower of Buddhism?>>
To reduce my greed, hatred and delusion(of life).
<<What have you personally gotten out of being a Buddhist?>>
Accepting my faults and try to correct them.
Smile from justinchoo :-)
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Justin Choo
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 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.
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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