i think you have to see religion as free-practising , no point your bf force you to go back to christianityOriginally posted by surfbabe:Hi fellow Buddhists,
My Christian bf recently had a vision of me bald and wearing a nun's Buddhist robes. It stunned me because I was formerly told by a fortune teller (who uses the "ba zhi" and "san si shu" to see the past, present and future lives) that I would attain eternal happiness if I leave my parents and seek refuge in Buddhism. (somewhat indicating that I may renounce a secular life and become a nun)
It worries me because although I have converted to Christianity, my faith seems to remain pretty strongly in Buddhism. I converted on my own accord because I believed that God or my Creator healed me when I was unwell (my bf encouraged me to pray to God). Personally I believe that God appears in many forms, one of which is Buddha. But I just can't identify with what is written in the bible, no matter how hard I try. On the other hand, I can agree and accept the teachings in Buddhist books, and the image of Buddha and Goddess of Mercy instils a feeling of calmness and well-being in me, even when I'm upset, agitated or feeling down.
For the past few months, I have been struggling with an internal religious conflict within me. Somehow I feel as if I'm in no man's land. Even though I'm a Christian, but I don't feel nor behave like one. And my bf's persistently trying to pull me back to church and cell group, but I feel a strong resistance against his attempts. It's straining our relationship.
Quite troubled about it now...
Firstly, don't think you will become nun just because some fortune teller tells you so. Renouncing is not an easy thing to do, so even if you become a Buddhist chances are you will be a lay follower only.Originally posted by surfbabe:Hi fellow Buddhists,
My Christian bf recently had a vision of me bald and wearing a nun's Buddhist robes. It stunned me because I was formerly told by a fortune teller (who uses the "ba zhi" and "san si shu" to see the past, present and future lives) that I would attain eternal happiness if I leave my parents and seek refuge in Buddhism. (somewhat indicating that I may renounce a secular life and become a nun)
It worries me because although I have converted to Christianity, my faith seems to remain pretty strongly in Buddhism. I converted on my own accord because I believed that God or my Creator healed me when I was unwell (my bf encouraged me to pray to God). Personally I believe that God appears in many forms, one of which is Buddha. But I just can't identify with what is written in the bible, no matter how hard I try. On the other hand, I can agree and accept the teachings in Buddhist books, and the image of Buddha and Goddess of Mercy instils a feeling of calmness and well-being in me, even when I'm upset, agitated or feeling down.
For the past few months, I have been struggling with an internal religious conflict within me. Somehow I feel as if I'm in no man's land. Even though I'm a Christian, but I don't feel nor behave like one. And my bf's persistently trying to pull me back to church and cell group, but I feel a strong resistance against his attempts. It's straining our relationship.
Quite troubled about it now...
well, all i can say to you is this. choose whichever religion suited to you and then practise that faith, but dun accept those faiths that preaches hatred, cannibalism, sacrifising animals, satanism and so forth.Originally posted by surfbabe:Hi fellow Buddhists,
My Christian bf recently had a vision of me bald and wearing a nun's Buddhist robes. It stunned me because I was formerly told by a fortune teller (who uses the "ba zhi" and "san si shu" to see the past, present and future lives) that I would attain eternal happiness if I leave my parents and seek refuge in Buddhism. (somewhat indicating that I may renounce a secular life and become a nun)
It worries me because although I have converted to Christianity, my faith seems to remain pretty strongly in Buddhism. I converted on my own accord because I believed that God or my Creator healed me when I was unwell (my bf encouraged me to pray to God). Personally I believe that God appears in many forms, one of which is Buddha. But I just can't identify with what is written in the bible, no matter how hard I try. On the other hand, I can agree and accept the teachings in Buddhist books, and the image of Buddha and Goddess of Mercy instils a feeling of calmness and well-being in me, even when I'm upset, agitated or feeling down.
For the past few months, I have been struggling with an internal religious conflict within me. Somehow I feel as if I'm in no man's land. Even though I'm a Christian, but I don't feel nor behave like one. And my bf's persistently trying to pull me back to church and cell group, but I feel a strong resistance against his attempts. It's straining our relationship.
Quite troubled about it now...
Pls reply my PMOriginally posted by surfbabe:Hi fellow Buddhists,
My Christian bf recently had a vision of me bald and wearing a nun's Buddhist robes. It stunned me because I was formerly told by a fortune teller (who uses the "ba zhi" and "san si shu" to see the past, present and future lives) that I would attain eternal happiness if I leave my parents and seek refuge in Buddhism. (somewhat indicating that I may renounce a secular life and become a nun)
It worries me because although I have converted to Christianity, my faith seems to remain pretty strongly in Buddhism. I converted on my own accord because I believed that God or my Creator healed me when I was unwell (my bf encouraged me to pray to God). Personally I believe that God appears in many forms, one of which is Buddha. But I just can't identify with what is written in the bible, no matter how hard I try. On the other hand, I can agree and accept the teachings in Buddhist books, and the image of Buddha and Goddess of Mercy instils a feeling of calmness and well-being in me, even when I'm upset, agitated or feeling down.
For the past few months, I have been struggling with an internal religious conflict within me. Somehow I feel as if I'm in no man's land. Even though I'm a Christian, but I don't feel nor behave like one. And my bf's persistently trying to pull me back to church and cell group, but I feel a strong resistance against his attempts. It's straining our relationship.
Quite troubled about it now...
ur bf is trying to save u from the fire of hell I am telling the truth nothing but the truthOriginally posted by surfbabe:Hi fellow Buddhists,
My Christian bf recently had a vision of me bald and wearing a nun's Buddhist robes. It stunned me because I was formerly told by a fortune teller (who uses the "ba zhi" and "san si shu" to see the past, present and future lives) that I would attain eternal happiness if I leave my parents and seek refuge in Buddhism. (somewhat indicating that I may renounce a secular life and become a nun)
It worries me because although I have converted to Christianity, my faith seems to remain pretty strongly in Buddhism. I converted on my own accord because I believed that God or my Creator healed me when I was unwell (my bf encouraged me to pray to God). Personally I believe that God appears in many forms, one of which is Buddha. But I just can't identify with what is written in the bible, no matter how hard I try. On the other hand, I can agree and accept the teachings in Buddhist books, and the image of Buddha and Goddess of Mercy instils a feeling of calmness and well-being in me, even when I'm upset, agitated or feeling down.
For the past few months, I have been struggling with an internal religious conflict within me. Somehow I feel as if I'm in no man's land. Even though I'm a Christian, but I don't feel nor behave like one. And my bf's persistently trying to pull me back to church and cell group, but I feel a strong resistance against his attempts. It's straining our relationship.
Quite troubled about it now...
Sigh. You give the image of Christianity as one that is totally dogmatic and unreasonableOriginally posted by ghimpheng:ur bf is trying to save u from the fire of hell I am telling the truth nothing but the truth
Sorry ,wouldnt it be nice and wonderful , if u let Surfbabe decide for herself ?Originally posted by ghimpheng:ur bf is trying to save u from the fire of hell I am telling the truth nothing but the truth
Let her decide, instead of forcing it down her throat. Already she is perplexed, and we do not need any side to give her additional pressure.Originally posted by ghimpheng:ur bf is trying to save u from the fire of hell I am telling the truth nothing but the truth
I encourage you to seek help from your church pastor, for there is a need to renounce your previous faith.Originally posted by surfbabe:Hi fellow Buddhists,
My Christian bf recently had a vision of me bald and wearing a nun's Buddhist robes. It stunned me because I was formerly told by a fortune teller (who uses the "ba zhi" and "san si shu" to see the past, present and future lives) that I would attain eternal happiness if I leave my parents and seek refuge in Buddhism. (somewhat indicating that I may renounce a secular life and become a nun)
It worries me because although I have converted to Christianity, my faith seems to remain pretty strongly in Buddhism. I converted on my own accord because I believed that God or my Creator healed me when I was unwell (my bf encouraged me to pray to God). Personally I believe that God appears in many forms, one of which is Buddha. But I just can't identify with what is written in the bible, no matter how hard I try. On the other hand, I can agree and accept the teachings in Buddhist books, and the image of Buddha and Goddess of Mercy instils a feeling of calmness and well-being in me, even when I'm upset, agitated or feeling down.
For the past few months, I have been struggling with an internal religious conflict within me. Somehow I feel as if I'm in no man's land. Even though I'm a Christian, but I don't feel nor behave like one. And my bf's persistently trying to pull me back to church and cell group, but I feel a strong resistance against his attempts. It's straining our relationship.
Quite troubled about it now...
mabbe should ask her to approach a sangha, for there is a need to renounce the present faith?Originally posted by OrneryBoy:I encourage you to seek help from your church pastor, for there is a need to renounce your previous faith.
Oops, forgot to send you the file yesterdayOriginally posted by surfbabe:Hi fellow Buddhists,
My Christian bf recently had a vision of me bald and wearing a nun's Buddhist robes. It stunned me because I was formerly told by a fortune teller (who uses the "ba zhi" and "san si shu" to see the past, present and future lives) that I would attain eternal happiness if I leave my parents and seek refuge in Buddhism. (somewhat indicating that I may renounce a secular life and become a nun)
It worries me because although I have converted to Christianity, my faith seems to remain pretty strongly in Buddhism. I converted on my own accord because I believed that God or my Creator healed me when I was unwell (my bf encouraged me to pray to God). Personally I believe that God appears in many forms, one of which is Buddha. But I just can't identify with what is written in the bible, no matter how hard I try. On the other hand, I can agree and accept the teachings in Buddhist books, and the image of Buddha and Goddess of Mercy instils a feeling of calmness and well-being in me, even when I'm upset, agitated or feeling down.
For the past few months, I have been struggling with an internal religious conflict within me. Somehow I feel as if I'm in no man's land. Even though I'm a Christian, but I don't feel nor behave like one. And my bf's persistently trying to pull me back to church and cell group, but I feel a strong resistance against his attempts. It's straining our relationship.
Quite troubled about it now...
Sent the files. Pls check your mail.Originally posted by surfbabe:Hi fellow Buddhists,
My Christian bf recently had a vision of me bald and wearing a nun's Buddhist robes. It stunned me because I was formerly told by a fortune teller (who uses the "ba zhi" and "san si shu" to see the past, present and future lives) that I would attain eternal happiness if I leave my parents and seek refuge in Buddhism. (somewhat indicating that I may renounce a secular life and become a nun)
It worries me because although I have converted to Christianity, my faith seems to remain pretty strongly in Buddhism. I converted on my own accord because I believed that God or my Creator healed me when I was unwell (my bf encouraged me to pray to God). Personally I believe that God appears in many forms, one of which is Buddha. But I just can't identify with what is written in the bible, no matter how hard I try. On the other hand, I can agree and accept the teachings in Buddhist books, and the image of Buddha and Goddess of Mercy instils a feeling of calmness and well-being in me, even when I'm upset, agitated or feeling down.
For the past few months, I have been struggling with an internal religious conflict within me. Somehow I feel as if I'm in no man's land. Even though I'm a Christian, but I don't feel nor behave like one. And my bf's persistently trying to pull me back to church and cell group, but I feel a strong resistance against his attempts. It's straining our relationship.
Quite troubled about it now...
will that solve the problem?Originally posted by crazy monkey:tell your bf to find another gf lah wtf.
solve the bgr problemOriginally posted by laurence82:will that solve the problem?![]()