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Buddhism

grantcart

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2. Theravada Buddhism has no tradition of self immolation and the tremendous sacrifices of the Sangha

Reply to ellisonz (Original post)

Sun Jan 15, 2012, 07:48 PM

Jan 2012

in both Cambodia and Burma have shown how great Monks will suffer and stay on their path.

In both cases things are begining to look up for a restoration of normalcy.

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Commentary: Self-Immolation and Buddhism [View all] ellisonz Jan 2012 OP

Good article. bananas Jan 2012 #1

+1 WheelWalker Jan 2012 #7

Theravada Buddhism has no tradition of self immolation and the tremendous sacrifices of the Sangha grantcart Jan 2012 #2

as a follower of Theravada Buddhism, i agree. however -- just as a matter of interest -- marasinghe Jan 2012 #3

Very Interesting, and I look forward to reviewing your cited authority in depth grantcart Jan 2012 #4

hi Grantcart; cheers. marasinghe Jan 2012 #5

Happy to share when I have more time grantcart Jan 2012 #6