Bouncyfishy

Sorry for probably a dull question, but this is what interests me the most now. How to actually become a real Buddhist and not a fake one? If I want to call myself Buddhist, what should I do to match this title? I have searched through the internet, but there were so few answers that I have decided to ask my question straight to you. Thanks for the answer

Thanks for educating me ;)

Thanks for a quick answer and this wonderful essay! I found it to be very informative. What is the best way to Take a Refuge for me, if I have no possibility to find a representative of the Sangha in my hometown? Here in Russia, where I live, Buddhism is considered to be a religion for weird people and hippies, which isn't right. But because of this particular reason there are not really many people who can help me out with this IRL. Is this possible to Take a Refuge online?