Would Amish people just let someone live in their community who happens to want to join?

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   The Old Order Amish do not allow outsiders (the English as they refer to us) into their congregations. The basis of the Amish religion is devotion to God, Jesus Christ, and Family. You would need to leave your family to become Amish, therefore, how could you be devoted to your family? From what I understand, the Beachy and New Order Amish are more open to accepting outsiders, but it is still a long arduous process. If you are not already a devout Christian, you would not succeed.
   
   The Amish fall into a category of Protestants called Anabaptist, which practice adult baptism. Hence, they are not buddhists.
   
   One of the the other answers mentioned joining an Amish-Mennonite congregation. To clarify, Amish-Mennonite are Mennonites, not Amish

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   I know some Amish-Mennonites and hope to join their faith soon.I met converts online, asked lots of questions and inquired about a church in my country.They hooked me up with the pastor of that church.I wrote to them and eventually visited.I hope to visit again.Usually a person attends the church between 6-12 months before baptism can be considered.
   
   If you do want to become Anabaptist and agree their doctrines of adult baptism,pacifism, non-conformity with the world, the bible as the sole authority of God's word, unordained,unonsalariedministers, not taking oaths or going to court, meetings in the home, prayercoverings, the holy kiss and feet washing at communion, I would suggest approaching an Amish-Mennonite church as they embrace modern technology and are easier for outsiders to join.You will need to phone up the pastor of the church in advance and when you attend, you will be invited to dinner.
   
   However...I feel you are a long way from that.Buddhism cannot be mixed with Christianity and anyone who tries this is not Christian.Amish people take their faith very seriously and do not permit a baptized member adhering to another faith.

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   Bryce: I think you would have to discuss it with the elders of an Amish congregation to see if they will allow you to live with them. You would have to renounce everything you know and take for granted and live entirely as they do. You would have to learn the Amish way of life. I am not sure how likely it would be to be accepted by them, but you never know unless you try.  As for your other question, I don't think there is such a thing as an Amish community that is also Buddhist, but again you could ask.  I imagine that since people can convert to other religious groups, there could be a way to convert to being Amish.  There are a few Amish communities in our country, notably in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.  Best of luck to you.

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