Rui GongRELB 2100BuddhismBeing Buddhist“The secret of Buddhism is to eliminate all ideas, all concepts, so that the truth has a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself. »― Thích Nhất Hạnh (1926- )Born and raised in China, it seems very common to me to become a Buddhist. Having grown up seeing all the majestic temples of Buddhism, the august figure of Buddha and the merciful bodhisattvas, it seems that Buddhism is an integral part of me. In my mind, Buddhism is like a pure lotus growing in starchy muddy water; without being contaminated at all, it continues to deliver its pleasant, inspiring and compassionate fragrance to the whole world, making the world better and clearer, just like a bodhisattva. Even though people cannot become monks or nuns, we can still become Buddhists and use the wise teachings of Buddhism to purify our thoughts. In general, one can call themselves a Buddhist if they believe in these four truths: “all composite things are ephemeral; all emotions are pain; not all things have inherent existence; Nirvana is beyond concepts.” By believing in these four statements claimed by Buddha (Khyentse 6), people can understand the true meaning of life and get rid of sorrow. In trying to understand these four statements, I saw the wisdom of Buddhism, which is how I became a Buddhist. And I think as an elementary Buddhist it is especially important to get the first two truths right. First, “all composite things are impermanent” (Khyentse 6). In other words, everything depends on other things and everything changes all the time – nothing can always stay the same (Khyentse 16). For example, life is fleeting, because our bodies change through growth and disease; the world is fleeting, because... middle of paper ......ath which "causes a strong concentration of consciousness", which also requires compassion and wisdom on the part of the practitioner (Dalai 193). The combination of the two genres can extend the practitioner's thoughts, thus allowing him or her to have a deeper understanding of emptiness (Dalai 195). However, in general, there is no regulation of the race of practitioners. To conclude, it is possible for a non-Tibetan to become a Tibetan Buddhist; as long as he practices it in the right way, the door to enlightenment is open to him. Likewise, by believing in the four main statements: “all compound things are ephemeral; all emotions are pain; not all things have inherent existence; Nirvana is beyond concepts” (Khyentsé 6), one can become a Buddhist, and that is what makes me a Buddhist. Overall, the secret of Buddhism is so subtle and deep that it always deserves our further study..