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Can I convert myself to Buddhism?
Buddhism is a religion that some people can enter into with their entire hearts and minds without leaving critical thinking skills at the door. And it is also a religion that has no deep compulsion to convert anyone. There are no concrete reasons to convert to Buddhism–only the reasons you find within yourself.
What rules do you have to follow to be a Buddhist?
The Five Precepts
- Refrain from taking life. Not killing any living being.
- Refrain from taking what is not given. Not stealing from anyone.
- Refrain from the misuse of the senses. Not having too much sensual pleasure.
- Refrain from wrong speech.
- Refrain from intoxicants that cloud the mind.
What are the 5 defeats in Buddhism?
The five faults and eight antidotes are factors of samatha meditation identified in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition….Dullness
- Dullness (Kenchen Thrangu)
- Drowsiness (Traleg Kyabgon)
- Laxity (Sakyong Mipham)
- Mental dullness (Alexander Berzin)
- Sinking (Alexander Berzin)
- Stupor (Kenchen Thrangu)
- Too loose (Sakyong Mipham)
What is the best way to convert to Buddhism in India?
The best way to convert to Buddhism is go to Bodh Gaya or Diksha Bhumi , Nagpur . You may also go to Ladakh or Arunachal Pradesh . Indian constitution recognises Buddhism and hence be relaxed . Reservation :— Yes you will be entitled to minority reservation .
Can a convert to Buddhism get a reservation in government jobs?
You can get reservation, only if you were a Dalit before conversion. In the institutions of Buddhists, where they have reservation for Buddhists, you can benefit there. But, only former Dalits are entitled to reservation in Government jobs.
Is it legal to change religion in India?
India is a secular country where changing religion is legal and anyone can practice and propagate their religion without any restrictions. When it comes to the process to change religion in India, the legal or religious formalities differ for different religions followed by people.
Can a Buddhist convert to Hinduism and claim benefits?
You can still claim the benefits that you get as Hindu (I meant to say so called lower class Hindu) even after being Buddhist. If you are belongs to lower caste you can easily convert to Buddhism by download the form online and apply for the same.