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Greetings! I just took my vows and became a Buddhist after years of searching with titles and labels to validate my decisions. Now that I no longer need them, Buddhism and the beauty of the this freedom has returned...rightfully. As I do have alot of questions, I equally believe that they will all be answered in time. One that I have specifically, is: "Is there a "way", "journey" or a "path" to follow to get rid of the reliance of your "old ways" of thinking and doing things? This is the only thing holding me back from true completeness.

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Hi Ameena Ali,

Welcome to the path of contentment and inner peace.  The journey is a life-long one. But you will be rewarded with beautiful scenery and pleasant weather.  

I thought you will be asking tons of questions, but ending up with only one question.  That is a good start though, and I sincerely hope that you will continue asking more.  I shall answer all your questions to the best of my knowledge.  So be seeing you often.

<<"Is there a "way", "journey" or a "path" to follow to get rid of the reliance of your "old ways" of thinking and doing things? >>

Very easy question to answer:  Follow the teachings of the Buddha.

If this is not what you are looking for, please elaborate.  I shall be waiting.

Take care, and be happy.

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.

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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)

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

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