This research investigates the conversion progress of young Buddhist laity, and takes the Dharma Drum for Young People Organization as a case study for in-depth interview and analysis based on qualitative research method. The investigator based on the interviews with 14 young Buddhist laity and provides five points of view from below analysis. First, the prime reason of being in touch with Buddhism: Families, teachers, friends, and the media are the major resource of Buddhism. In addition, when people encounter frustration or crisis, they might also need the religious consolation, or participating religious activities such as understanding of dhyana, camping or studying club. Second, the force to keep joining the Dharma Drum for Young People Organization: The influence of families, the encouragement and lead by Buddhist members and Dharma Masters, the Master’s compassion and wisdom, the participation in volunteer programs and activities, the trust and support for groups, etc. Third, the perception and feeling of young generation’s conversion progress: From trust to understanding personal responsibilities, and learn the proper knowledge and view. Fourth, the changes of young generation’s conversion progress: Conversion is a continued progress; people should have a clear understanding of the process of their own psychological and behavioral changes. Fifth, the overview of conversion progress and revelation: The conversion progress brings deep inspirations and influences to those young generation and investigators. Those are the process of learning, transforming, self-awareness and retrieving spiritual soul. In the meantime, brilliant tutors as well as good knowledge can have a significant influence on believers. Finally, there is a conclusion made by comparing the research result with related theories.
