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What is the "commitment of faith" that Buddhism requires for a person to be called a true believer? And What does Buddhism promise to those who truly belive?
Hi Laura,
Buddhism is not the stereo-typed religion that you are so used to. Buddhism does not require anyone to believe and to have faith. Anyone is free to use his common sense and human intelligence to analyze the Buddha's teachings. If he agrees with them, he can put them into practice. If otherwise, he is free to reject them.
Budhhism does not promise anything to anyone who "truely believes". It is up to the person to practise the teachings of the Buddha and to experience the benefits therefrom.
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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