Becoming a Buddhist
Outside Asia, most people develop an interest in Buddhism by reading about it, and there are many excellent books about Buddhism available. Yet Buddhism learned only from books is only a taste, not the full banquet. Finding a teacher and community of Buddhists is easier than ever.
The Practice of Buddhism
Buddhists often speak of Buddhism as a practice rather than a faith. What exactly is Buddhist practice?
Buddhists often speak of Buddhism as a practice rather than a faith. What exactly is Buddhist practice?
Reasons to Convert to Buddhism?
Why I can give you no good reason to convert to Buddhism.
Why I can give you no good reason to convert to Buddhism.
Ritual and Buddhism
Can there be Buddhism without the rituals? Maybe, but the rituals do have a purpose.
Can there be Buddhism without the rituals? Maybe, but the rituals do have a purpose.
Go on a Buddhist Retreat
Retreats are a great way to initiate a personal exploration of Buddhism, and of yourself. Here is advice about how to find authentic Buddhist retreats and what to expect when you participate in one.
Retreats are a great way to initiate a personal exploration of Buddhism, and of yourself. Here is advice about how to find authentic Buddhist retreats and what to expect when you participate in one.