become a Buddhist

i’m not too sure buddhism is right for me anymore

this is really an important thing I need to work on. I’m told that many people think I’m rude/arrogant or distanced. Though this is really not the way I want to be perceived by people. How does this correspond with my other goal Stop caring what people think ?

reading several books on Buddhism. This also corresponds with my goal “read one book a week”. I can not say that I understand everthing I read but it sounds really interesting so far. I’m also listening to a book on tape by the Dalai Lama. He’s really sympathethic (=

These articles from the Buddhist Society Of Western Australia do a very good job of explaining what buddhism and meditation is all about.

http://www.bswa.org/modules/icontent/index.php?op=explore&currentDir=5

There are all sorts of resources on this site, such as guided meditiations and dhamma talks.

http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/

may this be of benifit to you.

I have always felt I am close to Him ( esp. KRISHNA) when i close my eyes for a min or two and think of Him passionately. Nirvana is the ultimate goal. I have not even crossed the stepping stone but want to be a Buddhist. Dont know much but want to keep away from worldly stuff and help people in pain. I want to practice Buddhism as well as I feel I can learn more about life and life after death. I want to help people but first I have to enlighten myself. I feel I am very happy and content but have a desire to learn more n more.

For a time I was interested in becoming a Buddhist just because I really liked the principles of its teachings. But I’ve come to discover that I don’t need to commit to a sole religion, because I have spirituality and find meaning in everything I encounter. I have respect for all that has proceeded me, and all that will surpass me. I am happy; I believe :D

I can only urge all newcomers to buddhism to read ‘lotus in the stream’ by Hsing Yun.

I wish to to transfer

I took refuge a month ago at Samye Ling.

I ‘offically’ became a Buddhist on January 21st, although in my heart I always have been. This has been a really precious time in my life, and I’m really grateful.