What are the current steps today, in order to become a Buddhist? And how has this changed from traditional ways?
Any person can be a Buddhist. People wishing to identify themselves as Buddhists usually take refuge in the Triple Gem of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. This may take place in the form of ceremony when people commit themselves to follow the way of enlightenment (Buddha), to rely on proper views of Buddhas teaching (Dharma) and to practice purity of mind (Sangha). Such practice has long been passed down from the Buddha and is still upheld nowadays.
