About Buddhism - What it means to be a Buddhist!

Continuing this series of videos explaining the basics of the Buddha Dharma, here I discuss what it means to be abused and also have one formally commits to following that path. In general there are two conditions that need to be met if someone can be considered Buddhist: first they need to take refuge in the three jewels, and secondly they need to uphold the Buddhist view. Furthermore, what defines the Buddhist view is something called before seals that signify the authentic Dharma. Join me in this discussion where I explained these topics as well as offer some general advice on how you personally can embark on your journey. 00:16 Two Conditions for Becoming a Buddhist 01:08 Meaning of Refuge 01:47 Meaning of Samsara and Nirvana 02:37 Meaning of the Three Jewels- The Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha 04:47 The Buddhist View- The 4 Seals of the Dharma 06:12 First Tenet- All Composite Phenomena are Impermanent 07:30 Second Tenet- Everything Fallible is Suffering 08:17 Three Types of Suffering 13:05 Third Tenet- All Phenomena are Empty 13:51 Explaining No Self 15:43 Fourth Seal- Transcendence is Peace 17:31 In Summary 18:03 What Do You Need to Study? 19:20 Don't Become Discouraged