I have numerous reasons for making this website. First and foremost is my desire to share the dharma - the teachings of the Buddha and the practice of them with everyone. I also want a nice simple, but resourceful site that people can come to, to learn about Buddhism for whatever reason - an interest in it, to learn about their faith, or to understand the faith a loved one is a member of or has converted to. Many people have alot of misconceptions about Buddhism. I also have many friends starting on the beginning voyage of learning their new found faith extrememly confused and I hope this site may clear up some of their questions. By building this site I also hope to foster an increased understanding of my faith also and to reinforce what I have already learned. I also am very much dedicated to fostering dialogue between all the faiths and for developing tolernace and respect between all the faiths of the world. This site is just in the very beginning stages right now. I plan on having alot here. The basics of Buddhism, like the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and so on will be included here. Also, I will include a page on the life of the Buddha.
Also contained here will be teachings of the Buddha such as important sutras. I will also have a page of links to good sites on Buddhism for all schools of Buddhism. Although I practice Mahayana Buddhism (Tibetan) I hope to address all schools of Buddhism here. I will tell you why, I decided, at 35 years of age, to convert to Buddhism. I also want to show the parellels between Buddhism and Christianity. I will also have pages on meditation and meditation techniques and tips.
The possibilities are endless in Buddhism, as to what can be put on a webpage. I look forward to doing it. Much maitri!
~*~Sangye Dolma~*~
