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Re: Tolerance of crime in the Sangha: idiot compassion?
With all that said, though, you're the one in the situation, you're the only one who can decide what's best or right. For this reason, I suggested earlier to consult with the former police chief, and… (View Post)
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Re: Ethics, honesty and judging people
OP, I think if you got a lesson out of it, that's all that matters. I certainly wouldn't want to take the side of a scam artist, and say it's ok, and we shouldn't judge, because I've seen the kind of… (View Post)
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Re: Tolerance of crime in the Sangha: idiot compassion?
(Quote) Here's a very interesting and relevant talk by Tsem Rinpoche on egoic anger vs. divine anger. Outrage isn't necessarily a bad thing; it depends on how you use it or manage it. You can use it … (View Post)
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Re: Tolerance of crime in the Sangha: idiot compassion?
I see Lobster has come up with the basic nugget of a quote. Here is an expanded version of the conversation Western dharma leaders had with the DL, as reported by Stephen Batchelor, who was there. He… (View Post)2 -
Re: Tolerance of crime in the Sangha: idiot compassion?
Here's a little more from the above article (info-Buddhism.com), perhaps closer to the OP's concerns, also a quote of the DL:: * If one presents the teachings clearly, others benefit. But if someone … (View Post)2