It's normal to be worried. I remember when I made the mistake of telling my family that I was becoming a Buddhist. Yikes! What was I thinking?! They flipped out and were screaming at me, demanding to know whether or not I believed in god/Jesus. It was horrible.
I suggest telling only open-minded friends/family. If you tell those that are close-minded be prepared for the guilt trips, praying and flip-outs.
Yes, I'll probably tell my aunt ant uncle first - they're pretty open minded and they are like my friends. And I really love Buddhism, just because it's more a philosophy, than a religion. I also meditate occasionally. And what happened to your family - do they accept that you're Buddhist now or not yet?
IIN that I don't want to tell my family that I'm atheist/agnostic?
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It's normal to be worried. I remember when I made the mistake of telling my family that I was becoming a Buddhist. Yikes! What was I thinking?! They flipped out and were screaming at me, demanding to know whether or not I believed in god/Jesus. It was horrible.
I suggest telling only open-minded friends/family. If you tell those that are close-minded be prepared for the guilt trips, praying and flip-outs.
Good Luck!
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Yes, I'll probably tell my aunt ant uncle first - they're pretty open minded and they are like my friends. And I really love Buddhism, just because it's more a philosophy, than a religion. I also meditate occasionally. And what happened to your family - do they accept that you're Buddhist now or not yet?