This document discusses 8 common misconceptions that people have about Buddhism. It explains that chanting is not necessary today, that Buddhism is concerned with understanding the present moment without dependence on faith, and that a busy life does not prevent understanding realities as they are.

1. 8 Misconceptions in Buddhism
These are common misconceptions/preconceptions that people have about Buddhism which can prevent them from considering
it.
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2. 8 Misconceptions in Buddhism
No you don't. Chanting was used to store and preserve the teachings. It is not necessary now.
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3. 8 Misconceptions in Buddhism
Buddhism concerns with understanding of the present moment. Whatever this moment is now can be known and this is not
dependent on faith.
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4. 8 Misconceptions in Buddhism
Avoid these issues by understanding realities which appear now.
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5. 8 Misconceptions in Buddhism
A busy life is seeing, hearing, touching and tasting which can be understood no matter where you are.
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6. 8 Misconceptions in Buddhism
We can learn from the web and also from some older technology such as books.
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7. 8 Misconceptions in Buddhism
The realities of our life are the same now as they have always been.
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8. 8 Misconceptions in Buddhism
You have to have theoretical understanding of the path first. This understanding will condition calm.
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9. 8 Misconceptions in Buddhism
The understanding which understands conditioned realities, is conditioned. Sitting is not a condition for this understanding to
arise.
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