How many people here have taken the refuge vows? Why or why not?

Just curious. I refer to myself as Buddhist-ish. I read some dharma at least weekly if not daily, struggle thru weekly seated meditation, and recite the Loving Kindness meditation daily. But I don't have a Sangha near me and likely wouldn't join one even if there was one available.

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metic@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y

I’m also Buddhist-ish. I have done zazen for many years. I have taken some Vajrayana empowerments. And I like to study Buddhist philosophy. Yet I am not really convinced about Buddhist soteriology, so I can’t earnestly take refuge.

Treedrake@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y (2 replies)

I have. I did it 1,5 years after my practice started. It just felt right, and it's been feeling more and more right over the years.

iLikeGoats@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Which tradition do you follow?

Treedrake@kbin.social · 0 pts · 3y

Chan, Chinese Zen