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 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)
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)
