How One Becomes A Buddhist

 One becomes a Buddhist by taking the three refuges.The three refuges are the Buddha,The Dhamma and Sangha.

Three Refuges

Buddham saranam gacchāmi. 

I go to the Buddha as my refuge.

Dhammam saranam gacchāmi.

I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.

Sangham saranam gacchāmi.

I go to the Sangha as my refuge.

I seek refuge in the buddha because he taught us the way to end all suffering. I seek refuge in the dhamma because it is the only path to end all suffering .I seek refuge in the sangha because they are the holy disciples who have understood the dhamma.

When people become Buddhist, they willingly follow the five precepts which are the rules for Buddhist. There are no commandments but precepts to observe. 

Pali world for precept- Sikkhapada

The five precepts are .

1 Pānātipātā veramani sikkhā padam samādiyāmi. 

I take the precept to abstain from killing.

The Buddha said, Life is dear to all". All beings fear death and value life, we should therefore respect life and not kill or harm anything.This precept forbids not only killing people but also any creature, especially if it is for money or sport.We should have and attitude of loving -kindness towards all beings, wishing them to be always happy and free.Caring for the earth ,its rivers,forests and air ,is also can included in this precept.

2. Adinnādānā veramani sikkhā padam samādiyāmi.

I take the precept to abstain from taking things not given.

We have the right to own things and give them away as we wish. However,we should not take things that do not belong to us by stealing or cheating.Instead,we should learn to give to help others,and always take good care of the things that we use,whether they belong to us or to public. In a broader sense,this precept means being responsible.I dont steal because i have no right to take what is not give.I become honest .

3. Kāmesu micchā-cārā veramani sikkhā padam samādiyāmi.

I take the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.

Avoiding the misuse of sex is respect for people and personal relationships.Much unhappiness arises from the misuse of sex and from living in irresponsible ways.Many families have been broken as a result and may children have been victims of sexual abuse. For the happiness of ourselves as well as others, sex should be used in a caring and loving manner.

4. Musāvādā veramani sikkhā padam samādiyāmi.

I take the precept to abstain from false speech.

we should respect each other and not tell lies or gossip.This would result in fewer quarrels and misunderstandings and the world would be a more peaceful place.Observing the this precept, we should always speak the truth.

5. Surā meraya-majja-pamā-datthānā veramani sikkhā padam samādiyāmi. 

I take the precept to abstain from distilled and fermented liquor that causes intoxication or heedlessness.

This precept is based on self respect. It guards against losing control of our mind ,body and speech.Many things can become addictive .They include alcohol, drugs,smoking and unhealthy things.Using any of these will bring harm to us and our family ,society. 

these six evil consequences in indulging in intoxicants which cause infatuation and heedlessness:

(i) loss of wealth,

(ii) increase of quarrels,

(iii) susceptibility to disease,

(iv) earning an evil reputation,

(v) shameless exposure of body,

(vi) weakening of intellect.

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