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Hi Justin
 What would be the  practical aspects of Buddhism to live in peace with ourselves in this dangerous and unpredictable world? What do you need to practice everyday,to be a buddhist.To be able  say if your asked the question what is your practice or religion etc..
THANK YOU SO MUCH

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Hi Julie-ann,

I don't why you changed my statement into a question.

Actually there is nothing much for us to practise in Buddhism, but how we learn the Buddha's teachings to accept life's vicissitudes and live a harmless life.  We create and aggravate a lot of problems when faced with problems. Even without problems, we will still create problems by our unfulfilled desires.  In short, if we can accept the world as it really is, and life as it really is, then we can learn to live with the problems.  At the same time to practise the Buddha's teachings to live a contented and harmless life.  In this way we can lessen our burden.

From here, if you have any further question please come back.

Take care.

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.

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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

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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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