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Q-01:   Is it necessary to be a Buddhist to do mindfulness meditation?

A Lay Devotee

A-01:  Definitely not. For instance, it is not necessary to be an English or an American to speak English. Anyone who learns how to speak the language is able to do so. S. N. Goenka is, probably, one of the most well known meditation masters ever to live.  People came to his meditation retreat holding their own religions and faiths. They went back with the same religion and faith as well. But most of them recognized that they were better persons and could handle their mental weaknesses better than before. Meditation can be done by anybody. One only needs proper guidance.

With Metta,

U Cittara

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     Dhamma Questions are answered by Bhante U Cittara, resident monk of Mangala Vihara, and his assistant monks. Questions and comments on given answers are welcome. Send your questions and comments to resident_monk@mangalavihara.org.sg.