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Converting to Buddhism.
I've been seriously thinking of becoming Buddhist. How long should I study before I make the life-changing choice?
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Its tough to give yourself a time frame on this. I feel that only you can answer this.
If I had to take a guess at a time frame I would say give it at least a year. Give it your all and learn all that you can and basically live as one. If you feel you can handle it than make this official change. If not than its possible you may need more time to study or maybe it isnt for you. You will be able to feel your way through it. I wouldnt rush into a change like that.
Also keep in mind that if by some chance you make the official change and down the line you feel differently you have the choice to go your own way again. Dont restrict yourself. Everyone needs time to find their own way.
Good luck!
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Interesting question. How long to study? Hmm, well the only thing I can think of is an analogy, a comparison to something else in life that will hopefully make the answer clear to you.
How long does a person study to pass and get their drivers license. The study is one part, and then there is how many times one takes a test to pass. Now the person is a licensed driver.
Does this mean the person knows the things that the drivers ed class or book does not teach? There's much to be said for instinct, anticipating another drivers bad move, quick reflexes with split second choices that determine whether you are in an accident or are spared. Those are the kinds of things that are life learning things you will gain once already on that path. I would have to say that fits the description of my spiritual growth including a switch in beliefs. I can not even now in my 50s say that I know and have experienced everything but I have read alot. I can say that reading about it is a far cry from experiencing things once immersed in the trying to live and practice what you do know. You will always come up against concepts that sound good but are they really solid? Or better yet, is it really going to be the best thing for you to move on farther in your faith or discovery of new beliefs.
I think you will know how much basic study to put in before you actually start applying it to your life or decide something isn't right for you.
I have learned that of all the belief systems on earth, it seems that most of them all have some nuggets of truth and all also have some parts that are off target, misconceptions, etc. So as you mature as a spiritual creature, it becomes easier to see those things that don't match up to you. I really cant give you an actual time frame as you have asked for, but having switched from basically Christian to a more eclectic solitary belief that leans toward paganism, wicca, I'd be willing to share or answer any questions you may have on the process. Good luck!
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