Well, this is a very crude version of the story of Buddhism, I'm sure I'm missing something, but Siddhartha (the Buddha who founded Buddhism) was born as a Hindu prince until he learned humanity suffers and dies, and he wanted to discover why people have to suffer. Overtime upon reaching enlightenment he had forsaken Hinduism in lieu of Buddhism 
I'm missing a TON of details, but that is the gist of it. I don't know how it moved to China area but I'm sure there's a valid reason why. XD
I'd say I got very involved in Buddhism abooout beginning 2012? I actually took a world religions class and when we came upon that subject it resonated more with me than anything I had ever heard of, it was like someone turned on a little light bulb in my head, that's what it felt like. I never knew ANYTHING of Buddhism until I was given such great amounts of knowledge in that class, I grew up in Kansas where EVERYONE is more modern Christian, so there wasn't any talk of this really just because it wasn't around to be discussed
I wanted to take it further, so I began going to the Buddhist Temple in town, and although I don't go very often (language barrier lol) the monk taught me much that still sticks with me today. Growing up with Western religion, its hard to accept other ideas of living and handling the afterlife, but I haven't been capable of finding anything more relate-able to MY individuality but this. 
I'm missing a TON of details, but that is the gist of it. I don't know how it moved to China area but I'm sure there's a valid reason why. XDI'd say I got very involved in Buddhism abooout beginning 2012? I actually took a world religions class and when we came upon that subject it resonated more with me than anything I had ever heard of, it was like someone turned on a little light bulb in my head, that's what it felt like. I never knew ANYTHING of Buddhism until I was given such great amounts of knowledge in that class, I grew up in Kansas where EVERYONE is more modern Christian, so there wasn't any talk of this really just because it wasn't around to be discussed
I wanted to take it further, so I began going to the Buddhist Temple in town, and although I don't go very often (language barrier lol) the monk taught me much that still sticks with me today. Growing up with Western religion, its hard to accept other ideas of living and handling the afterlife, but I haven't been capable of finding anything more relate-able to MY individuality but this. 
Yes, I actually learn it in "East Art History" class. As I remember, It moves to china from the monks who traveled trough nepal, himalaya, then arrived at china. It was easily acceptable in China because of the simple rules of living.
Ahh. You have a lovely way to find your own faith The monks are very nice, though that I'm not a buddhist but sometimes I listen to a Monk on a Chinese channel (with subtitle off course lol) Oh yeah, the western culture. It becomes a problem to my religion too, I'm a muslim and we are not treated that well in some countries.
Ahh. You have a lovely way to find your own faith
The monks are very nice, though that I'm not a buddhist but sometimes I listen to a Monk on a Chinese channel (with subtitle off course lol) Oh yeah, the western culture. It becomes a problem to my religion too, I'm a muslim and we are not treated that well in some countries.Oh, thank you! The Monk in my city is very kind - the folks that attend there are very kind and very open with talking about what they do, and they have glorious vegetarian food! So nice to eat together with everyone and talk about great tips on life. 
So you're a vegetarian?
Unfortunately, no XDDD While Buddhists are normally Vegetarian I am definitely an Omnivore lol I sadly eat plenty of meat. 
Are you vegetarian?
Are you vegetarian?No, but in my religion there are several foods and drinks we are not allowed to consume, such as Pork, Alcohol, Drugs, Snakes, rats, etc. basically we were told to eat and drink healthy meal.
Oh, well, those are pretty good things to stay away from 
Pork is apart of my diet but I know I'd be better off without it. lol
Pork is apart of my diet but I know I'd be better off without it. lol