AboutJustin Choo Expertise Happiness is to share with you the practical aspects of Buddhism to live in peace with ourselves in this dangerous and unpredictable world. I am a Buddhist practising the Theravada tradition. You can ask me any question on Buddhism, especially relating to practical living as a lay Buddhist.
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 have also conducted Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
Organizations I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
You are invited to visit my blog @ http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Question hi my names tom! :-)
i want to become a Buddhist, because i have read quite alot about them and this religion sounds like the one for me. but I've heard that there are different types of Buddhism and i don't know which one to join! here's my profile:
i live in a small village
i have quite alot of spare time
i also usually have quite a bit of homework
i don't have much room to make a proper altar
and i would still like to have contact with my friends and family
could you please, please, PLEASE try to analyze that and tell me which type of Buddhism i should join?!
Answer Hi Tom,
Welcome to the path of inner peace and happiness through realizing universal truths of existence. The journey is a long but rewarding one. The destination may be unreachable but the journey itself is a lesson in life. I think the best approach is to introduce you to relevent Buddhist web sites. Please take your time to go through them and I am sure you will be able to find your way. Should you need more information, please come back.
Have fun and be happy,
justinchoo:-)
The following web sites will provide helpful information:
http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/whatbe...
"What Buddhist Believe" by Ven. K Sri Dhammananda. This book explains the Buddhist perspective on life's general questions.
Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda was my revered teacher. His writings have benefitted countless people throughout the world. He had recently passed away (18 Mar 1919 -- 31 Aug 2006)
