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marasinghe

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

Reply to grantcart (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 19, 2012, 04:17 AM

Jan 2012

certain incidents of suicide amongst the direct disciples of The Buddha -- among them Bhikkus & even Arhats -- are described in the Suttas.

references from the "Western Buddhist Review":
http://www.westernbuddhistreview.com/vol4/suicide_as_a_response_to_suffering.html

once again -- to re-emphasize your statement -- The Buddha's doctrine, as detailed in the Suttas, is firmly opposed to the wilful destruction of any form of life, whether one's own, or another's.

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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