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How to prepare to take refuge? (part 3 of 3)

Author
Claire Villarreal, PhD
Published
Sat 26 Mar 2022
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/episodes/How-to-prepare-to-take-refuge--part-3-of-3-e1g8smr

If you’ve decided to take refuge (become a Buddhist), what should you do to get ready? It’s not rocket science, but this is a significant commitment, so here are some ideas for anyone who wants to take this step.


If you’ve ever wondered how to become a Buddhist, this episode is for you! My friend and colleague Loppon Yudron Wangmo shares her insights on what refuge means – and if you want to take refuge with her, live on Zoom, then register at the link below.


Register to take refuge: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/o1p1l8


Watch part 1: https://youtu.be/wfxfQNiaj-Y


Watch part 2: https://youtu.be/Z2IVf6yKmPQ


Some recommended reading (affiliate links):


What Makes You Not a Buddhist, https://amzn.to/3D5cMpi


Words of My Perfect Teacher, https://amzn.to/36bZN9j


Buddhism: Introducing the Buddhist Experience, updated: https://amzn.to/36kvIEn, older (less expensive): https://amzn.to/3JzjBll


Loppon-la’s refuge video: https://youtu.be/R8LCpYo-ARQ


Learn more about Mayum Mountain and join their mailing list: https://www.mayummountain.net/


And get Loppon-la’s wonderful novels (they’re written for young adults, but I enjoyed them a lot!): https://amzn.to/3KNiFdb


May you and all beings be well.

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