AboutJustin 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 a thousand questions since joining this category. You are welcome to try me.
Experience I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 30 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)
Question . How are young children introduced to the religion of Buddhism?
2. Are children/people baptized in Buddhist Religion?
3. How is a marriage ceremony performed in the Temple?
4. How does Buddhist worship in your temple?
5. How is divorce looked upon by the people of the Buddhist faith?
Answer Hi Eugene,
How are young children introduced to the religion of Buddhism?
There is no rigid or stereotyped method. I would say the best way is to send them to Buddhist Sunday School.
2. Are children/people baptized in Buddhist Religion?
"Baptism" is a Christian concept/practice. Buddhists don't do that.
3. How is a marriage ceremony performed in the Temple?
Marriage is a secular undertaking. It has actually nothing to do with Buddhism. Buddhists just follow their respective traditions.
4. How does Buddhist worship in your temple?
There are various Buddhist schools/traditions, and their rites and rituals differ. There is no one standard rituals. In our temple, we follow the Theravada way. We don't really worship anyone, including the Buddha. We pay respect/homage to the Buddha by reciting certain phrases. Rites and rituals are actually not Buddhist teachings. The Buddha's teachings are for understanding the real nature of existence, and how to experience inner peace and contentment.
5. How is divorce looked upon by the people of the Buddhist faith?
Again, this is a secular problem. It will depend more upon the nationality and culture of the people, rather than being Buddhists.
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