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OM MANI PADME HUM

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Basic Concepts of Buddhism In Q&A Presentation For Beginners

Title- How Does One Becomes A Buddhist?

(1)Q: How does one become a Buddhist?

(1)A: One becomes a Buddhist by taking the Three Refuges.

(2)Q: What are the Three Refuges?

(2)A: The Three Refuges are the Buddha,the Dhamma,and the Sangha.

(3)Q: What is the Pali word for the Three Refuges?

(3)A: Tisarana is the Pali word for the Three Refuges.

(4)Q: Who is the Buddha?

(4)A: The Buddha is the All-Knowing One.

(5)Q: Why do you seek refuge in the Buddha?

(5)A: I seek refuge in the Buddha because He taught way to end all sufferings.

(6)Q: Is Buddha your teacher?

(6)A: Yes,the Buddha is our greatest Teacher.

(7)Q: What is the Dhamma?

(7)A: The Dhamma is the Doctrine taught by the Buddha.

(8)Q: Why do you seek refuge in the Dhamma?

(8)A: I seek refuge in the Dhamma because it is the only path to end all sufferings.

(9)Q: Who is the Sangha?

(9)A: The Sangha is the Holy Order founded by the Buddha.

(10)Q: Why do you seek refuge in the Sangha?

(10)A: I seek refuge in the Sangha because they are the Holy Diciples who have understood the Dhamma.

Title- The Three Refuges

(1)Q: How do you recite the first refuge in Pali?

(1)A: Buddham saranam gacchami.

(2)Q: What does it mean?

(2) A: To the Buddha I go for refuge.

(3)Q: How do you recite the second refuge in Pali?

(3)A: Dhammam saranam gacchami.

(4)Q: What does it mean?

(4)A: To the Dhamma I go for refuge.

(5)Q: How do you recite the third refuge in Pali?

(5)A: Sangham saranam gacchami.

(6)Q: What does it mean?

(6)A: To the Sangha I go for refuge.

(7)Q: How do you recite the Refuges for the second time?

(7)A: We add-Dutiyam'pi,which means secondly.

(8)Q: How do you recite the Refuges for the third time?

(8)A: We add-Tatiyam'pi,which means thirdly.

(9)Q: Recite the Tisarana formula three times?

(9)A: Buddham saranam gacchami Dhammam saranam gacchami Sangham saranam gacchami!!!Dutiyam'pi Buddham saranam gacchami Dutiyam'pi Dhammam sara