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April Fools?

GuyCGuyC Veteran
edited April 2011 in Buddhism Basics
Hi All,

This seems like a beginner type of question...so I hope that the "Buddhism for Beginners" section is the right place...

I was wondering what people here think about this: Should Buddhists celebrate "April Fools"?

Is it against the precept of lying? Is it okay to lie if it is part of a prank (with the intention of telling the truth afterwards or knowing that it is a matter of time for the prank victim to figure it out)?

I have my opinion, but curious to see what others say.

Metta,

Guy

Comments

  • taiyakitaiyaki Veteran
    just live life man lol.
  • genkakugenkaku Northampton, Mass. U.S.A. Veteran
    edited April 2011
    Guy -- The matter is clearly discussed in the April Fool's Day Sutra. In Buddhism, every day is April Fools' Day.
  • GuyCGuyC Veteran
    Hi Taiyaki,
    just live life man lol.
    I try to do so in a harmless (or at least minimally harmful) way.

    Metta,

    Guy
  • GuyCGuyC Veteran
    edited April 2011
    Guy -- The matter is clearly discussed in the April Fool's Day Sutra. In Buddhism, every day is April Fools' Day.
    Thanks Genkaku. :)

    ....heeey....there IS no April Fool's Day Sutra!!!
  • YacababyYacababy
    I choose not to fool people because I get embarrassed easily so I don't want to embarrass anyone else ^_^ Genkaku I like that though <3
  • GuyCGuyC Veteran
    Hi Yacababy,
    I choose not to fool people because I get embarrassed easily so I don't want to embarrass anyone else ^_^ Genkaku I like that though <3</p>
    Yeah, I also take a "Golden Rule" approach to this.

    Metta,

    Guy
  • Mr_SerenityMr_Serenity Veteran
    Live life and smile, laugh! It's funny to fool people and even if someone fools you. Laughter is a spice of life.
  • YacababyYacababy
    Oh don't worry I laugh! Mostly at myself because I tend to trip a lot
  • LincLinc Site owner Detroit Moderator
    Nice one @genkaku :lol:
  • ThailandTomThailandTom Veteran
    If the prank has no lies involved and doesn't make anybody suffer, then it would be kosher, however, tell me an april fools day prank that fits that category?
  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited April 2011
    The spaghetti harvest BBC prank....

    http://www.thirdage.com/humor/best-april-fools-prank-swiss-spaghetti-harvest-video

    The lie was confessed, and it still stands, in UK TV history, as possibly the best prank ever imagined.
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