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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.
Experience in the area
I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple. My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @ http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations
I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications
YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @ http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/ Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
By sharing my knowledge I can learn more in the process.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
That we have a powerful mind which can release us from the shackles of ignorance and fear. That all answers to life can be found within ourselves.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris | 04/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, common sense truly :) |
| clarice | 04/15/12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Justin! |
| Chen | 04/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Cindi | 04/05/12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | Thank you,at least I feel relieved ..... |
| Patricia | 03/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. Ordered. Patricia |
Recent Answers from Justin Choo
2012-05-04 buddhism:
Hi Nay, I was born into a so-called Buddhist family. However my knowledge of Buddhism actually came from years of reading on Buddhism and listening to Buddhist talks. Buddhism is about universal truths
2012-04-15 Some Questions about the Precepts:
Hi Kris, Buddhism is most practical. If you don't feel like doing certain things, then it's your freedom to decide. However if you decide to follow the more exacting precepts for a certain period
2012-04-14 Theft Concept In Buddhism:
Hi Clarice, I suppose legally you are infringing on copyright laws. May I ask whether your operating system is genuine? Certain "illegal" things in this world may not be so downright evil that we
2012-04-06 Buddhism and reincarnation:
Hi Chen, Welcome back. "On a side note, do you think Devas could be the "aliens" that most humans think exist in other planets or of a high plane of existence?" I don't think so. There are tons
2012-04-04 Buddhism and reincarnation:
Hi Chen, Thank you for communicating. The answer for your first question is "Yes". For the last question, "Yes, you are right too!" You see, one doesn't need to be a Buddhist to get the right
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