|
Category |
n |
% |
Buddhist status |
Monk |
45 |
9.5 |
Layperson |
427 |
90.5 |
Had taken refuge in the Three Jewels |
Yes |
183 |
41.5 |
No |
258 |
58.5 |
Time since first taking refuge in the Three Jewels (years) |
< 5 |
66 |
50.0 |
5 – 10 |
46 |
34.8 |
> 10 |
20 |
15.2 |
Place of practice |
At home |
194 |
43.7 |
In Pagoda |
196 |
44.1 |
Other |
54 |
12.2 |
Practice with |
Alone |
104 |
23.8 |
Friends |
107 |
24.4 |
Family members |
89 |
20.3 |
Sangha |
138 |
31.5 |
Frequency of practice |
Never |
25 |
5.4 |
Several times a year |
102 |
21.8 |
1 – 4 times a month |
82 |
17.6 |
More than once a week |
88 |
18.8 |
Everyday |
170 |
36.4 |
Belief in dharma |
Strongly believe |
206 |
43.6 |
Believe |
189 |
40.0 |
Quite believe |
49 |
10.4 |
Somewhat believe |
14 |
3.0 |
Don’t believe |
14 |
3.0 |
Change of mind since practicing dharma |
Very positive |
217 |
46.3 |
Positive |
219 |
46.7 |
Not at all |
26 |
5.5 |
Negative |
7 |
1.5 |