Hi all, since this is one of the most active board for nepalease people, I thought I would ask a question regarding how many people who use this site are buddhist? I grew up in Nepal for 12 years before I came to United States, and as I grew up I knew nothing about Buddhism. They tried to introduce the subject matter when we were a kid, back then but that was it. No one knew anything about it. Part of the reason could be that I went to Notre Dame school that was established by christian missionaries. They didn't teach us anything about christianity either. We did however got breaks for christmas and things, but buddhism for sure wasn't there. My theory on this, is that even though Buddhism started in Nepal, it got pushed aside because of Hinduism. Even in India today, Buddhism is not very prevalent. The home of Gautama Buddha (Nepal) is 99% Hindus. The real Buddhist teachings however went to Thailand, Cambodia, Japan, China and other eastern countries. I discovered Buddhism here in the US. Eversince I got into it I've found it as the most fascinating philosophy I've ever known. It deals with Spirituality and at the same time it is Scientific. The core teachings are in accord with modern scientific laws and theories. It emphasizes meditation which is far more superior than simply going to temple and ask things from God. Not saying that everyone does this, but only few are looking into their own minds and bodies for conflict resolution, weather it is with the relationship or the world in General. I still consider myself hindu in terms of keeping some family traditions, but it is only a tradition, It doesn't help me in looking into who I am. What do people say about this. I'm sure some of you are still going through, the spiritual phase where one looks for some answers on things, like what the heck is this? Why am I here and so fourth. I'd like to hear some things from nepali people. Oh by the way please be respectful of people's opinion. Thanks.