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I have alot of questions for you, 1. Can you have a drink once and awhile? Because Im getting married and I dont want to be rude. 2. Can I have children? 3. Can I get married? 4. Do I have to speak Pali or can I speak english when I resight the prayers? Ummm.... I have alot more questions but I dont want to bombared u with questions. Hope to hear back from you.
Hi Brad,
Don't worry. Keep your questions coming and I shall be happy to answer all of them.
1. Can you have a drink once and awhile? Because Im getting married and I dont want to be rude.
Yes you can.
2. Can I have children?
Yes you can.
3. Can I get married?
Yes you can.
4. Do I have to speak Pali or can I speak english when I recite the prayers?
Yes you can.
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Buddhism is about living in peace with oneself and the society. There are only 3 simple rules that you need consider when deciding:
1. Is the action harmful to you?
2. Is the action harmful to others?
3. Is the action beneficial?
Take care.
Justin Choo
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Justin Choo
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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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