Tag: ask a buddhist

When initially exploring Buddhism, we can be both a practitioner of Christianity and Buddhism.

"Becoming a Buddhist" means studying the Buddha's basic teachings, thinking about them, and testing them with your own experience.

While all Buddhist traditions and temples have common element in their rites and ceremonies, each one has its individual elements as well. I will describe what we do at Sravasti Abbey.

Every Tibetan Buddhist you ask will describe a different practice routine based on personal circumstances. Monks and nuns have more time for practice than lay practitioners.

I believe that true friends can disagree and still support one another overall

In all of his teachings—given over 40 years—the Buddha never commanded his followers to do anything.

Self-awareness is a key to avoiding conflict when disagreements arise, to keep small disagreements small.