Reply To: Why Buddhism?

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Yash RS
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I was also born in a Buddhist family but my parents were only aware of Panca Sila. They realised that every other religion discriminates humans and divides them except Buddhism. They  knew that the Buddha taught something very unique but they didn’t come across it for many years.

When I was 3 years old I had a very strong attraction towards science and nature. I was in primary school and used to ask my parents to buy me science books, I have some even today.

Then my father in 2013 came across Goenka’s Vipassana. I was very excited to learn that but I became bored after doing it for a few days. It was like a torture to the body and the mind as you have to be in a specific pose and bare the bodily pain if it arises! 

Then in 2022 I came across this website and realised the truth. That childhood curiosity was a KEY factor for coming across this truth.  Since then I have been progressing significantly. Jethvanarama Buddhist Monastery youtube channel was also a game changer for me. I was missing some key points that were addressed by their videos. Thanks to Gad(Jittananto) for sharing me such videos!

And thanks to everyone for supporting me in every way possible 🙏🏻 

 

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