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Re: Unfortunately today's shooter was Theravadan Buddhist
(Quote) And how does that make a practitioner of Buddhism any different from an ordinary bloke stuck in samsara? Thich Nhat Hanh: In Plum Village, where I live in France, we receive many letters from… (View Post)
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Re: Buddhist community ponders apparent link between their faith and Navy Yard shooter??
Well, this certainly would not have helped his practice: He knew of the temple’s ban on drinking and violence, but he considered Heineken beer his drink of choice and carried a gun “at all times,” sa… (View Post)
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Re: Buddhist community ponders apparent link between their faith and Navy Yard shooter??
I can't expect much nuance or close examination in a 500-word article. But it gets hits and sells since it is the topic du jour. I would welcome an in-depth examination on the matter, but that would … (View Post)
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Re: Unfortunately today's shooter was Theravadan Buddhist
(Quote) THIS. I don't think we should get to hung up on the label "Buddhist" -- because of the very nature of impermanence, nobody can be identified by a label in any definitive sense. It m… (View Post)
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Re: Unfortunately today's shooter was Theravadan Buddhist
(Quote) Because people slip and fall. We all have our weaknesses. Self-examination is the key, but we don't always succeed, especially when battling inner demons. If we were already perfect, why woul… (View Post)
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