Kigaku Noah Roen: Becoming “Buddhist” — What Does it Mean to Take Refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha?

Summary: What does it mean to become a Buddhist? Hoshi Kigaku Noah Roen kicks off a series of talks on the precepts with a discussion on the ceremony of taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. He explores various ways of understanding the meaning of “taking refuge” and invites us to consider that we all take refuge in something, whether it’s a spiritual path, good or bad habits, or relationships. And for those of us allergic to “isms” and “ists” of all kinds, is it possible to take refuge in the Three Treasures without calling oneself a Buddhist at all?<br> <br>