How Does One Become A Buddhist? (Q&A)

(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.

Source : By Ye' Thu Aung (Buddhism for Beginners)