We westerners have many misconceptions regarding Buddhism, but I second utang. The teachings are deep and wide enough to accomodate anyone who sincerely attempts to learn and grow. I have even been told not to worry about taking the precepts before I was sober, although I still think it's hippocritical to take precepts I don't expect to keep. ( Namely avoiding intoxicatoin.) It must be my guilt-ridden Protestant upbringing!
