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QUESTION: Hi I like the Theravada tradition, I think I am a buddhist because I feel it in my heart all THE Buddha´s teachings, but I want to know Can we practice Xmas in a different Way?but How?
ANSWER: Hi Erick,
As you know Buddhism is about practising wholesome and harmless lifestyle; to experience contentment and inner peace. If you want to celebrate Xmas, then by all means do so. You don't have to invent new ways of celebrating, unless you want to.
Only three things you need to consider:
1. Will the action harm you?
2. Will the action harm others?
3. Is the action beneficial?
As Buddhists, we use our common sense and human intelligence to practise universal truths...the pristine teachings of the Buddha.
Smile from justinchoo :-)
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QUESTION: Thank you great message, but How do you Celebrate Xmas?
Can we be online friends u are nice and very intelligent!
I am from Ecuador, greetings!
Hi Erick,
<<How do you Celebrate Xmas?>>
I am a Buddhist. I don't celebrate Xmas.
<<Can we be online friends u are nice and very intelligent!>>
I am not very intelligent; just average person. We can continue to be friends through this channel of communication.
Merry Christmas to you!!
Smile from justinchoo :-)
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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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