Hi I have a question.
If one takes refuge formally at a temple or monastery, but then goes back to his old faith for a time. After some time he wishes to begin to practice the Dhamma again, must he take refuge again at a temple? Thanks.
Re-Taking Refuge?
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In my opinion, you don't have to go to a temple or in front of Buddhist monks to take refuge.
You can do it yourself at home.
Going to a temple and taking it from a monk is more formal but not necessary.
You don't even have to recite it in words.
You can do it yourself at home.
Going to a temple and taking it from a monk is more formal but not necessary.
You don't even have to recite it in words.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: Re-Taking Refuge?
I agree with Sarath there is no need to go to the temple to retake them but if it is more meaningful for you that way then by all means. For me personally I repeat them to myself silently everyday, usually in the morning to start my meditation, or anywhere I might find myself if I didn't have time to sit. I've also it found useful to to repeat them to myself no matter where I am if I find any anger or cravings arising during the course of the day.eldritchmoon1988 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:28 am Hi I have a question.
If one takes refuge formally at a temple or monastery, but then goes back to his old faith for a time. After some time he wishes to begin to practice the Dhamma again, must he take refuge again at a temple? Thanks.
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.
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Re: Re-Taking Refuge?
Considering the person's situation mentioned (since he has already gone back once), it seems dangerous for him to take refuge alone.eldritchmoon1988 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:28 am Hi I have a question.
If one takes refuge formally at a temple or monastery, but then goes back to his old faith for a time. After some time he wishes to begin to practice the Dhamma again, must he take refuge again at a temple? Thanks.
Because "taking refuge from a monk at a temple" will create a good memory and responsibility, it is better for him to chose. Best way is taking refuge from a monk of a correct tradition.
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Re: Re-Taking Refuge?
I re-take refuge every morning. Light an incense next to my buddha, softly chant "buddham saranam gacchami, dhammam saranam gacchami, sangham saranam gacchami", and put my hands together at my forehead, throat and chest, and bow.eldritchmoon1988 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:28 am Hi I have a question.
If one takes refuge formally at a temple or monastery, but then goes back to his old faith for a time. After some time he wishes to begin to practice the Dhamma again, must he take refuge again at a temple? Thanks.
If you need something more symbolic and official, then going to a temple may be helpful. But it's not required. It just has to be meaningful to *you*, friend
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Yes it is a good habit.Bfearing25 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 04, 2022 11:13 pmI re-take refuge every morning. Light an incense next to my buddha, softly chant "buddham saranam gacchami, dhammam saranam gacchami, sangham saranam gacchami", and put my hands together at my forehead, throat and chest, and bow.eldritchmoon1988 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:28 am Hi I have a question.
If one takes refuge formally at a temple or monastery, but then goes back to his old faith for a time. After some time he wishes to begin to practice the Dhamma again, must he take refuge again at a temple? Thanks.
If you need something more symbolic and official, then going to a temple may be helpful. But it's not required. It just has to be meaningful to *you*, friend
I do not take refuge every day except when I go to see a monk in the temple.
However I contemplate on them most of the time even though I break them often.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: Re-Taking Refuge?
Chanting three refuge is good , we should have a habits doing it everyday . Going to temple and taking refuge under a virtuous monk would increase your faith and strenghten the mind practicing the path .
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