Before leaving for Thailand, I often was questioned about the Buddhism religion and how it's practiced in Thailand. I was very unfamiliar with the practices of Buddhism and did not know how to answer these questions I was asked. I didn't know how my own Christian beliefs would mix with the beliefs of Buddhism. I didn't want to feel like I was abandoning or betraying my own faith.
Being in Thailand I have learned a great deal about Buddhism and it has taught me so much. I learned about how Buddhism teaches people to live peacefully and have good morals. To me, Buddhism doesn't seem like a religion, but a way of life. It has taught me about lessening the suffering in my life. It has taught me to not want things because I may not get them and that would cause suffering. This has really opened my eyes and taught me to be content with my life. I am happy with my life and grateful for what I have.
Even though Buddhism is not my religion, I can still learn from it and appreciate its teachings. I no longer feel like I'm abandoning my own faith by learning about Buddhism.
thank you for your writing...! it has teach me about Buddhism, and its clear to me that yes! good morals and deeds are a WAY OF LIFE and not a one's a week thing.
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