Being called Buddhist
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All labels are conventions & attachment to mental states of non-becoming can make the mind uncomfortable with conventions.
Also, the term 'Buddhist' is a stereotype, loaded with all kinds of worldly connotations, such as believing in the Dalai Lama, reincarnation, statues, etc.
Those people might be more comfortable if asked: "Do you practise the teachings (path) of the Buddha?".
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