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Am I the only one who is deeply uncomfortable with the glorification of self-immolation in Tibet? These are nearly always young men, often times teenagers. One
by Aunche 5y ago
Am I the only one who is deeply uncomfortable with the glorification of self-immolation in Tibet? These are nearly always young men, often times teenagers. One must question what sort of upbringing they must of had to sacrifice their life in that way for the sake of their religion.
- cycrutchfield 5y agoFor the sake of their religion? Or for the sake of their freedom?
- exolymph 5y agoIn a religious value system, to die for one's faith is the utmost privilege, a combined ordeal and honor to which most of us are not equal. Martyrs demonstrate absolute devotion and dedication — and they demonstrate the true cost of principles, which most of us refuse to pay. They shame and inspire us.
- maronato 5y ago> In the Buddhist belief, life is not confined to a period of 60 or 80 or 100 years: life is eternal. Life is not confined to this body: life is universal. To express will by burning oneself, therefore, is not to commit an act of destruction but to perform an act of construction, i.e., to suffer and to die for the sake of one’s people. https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/letters/in-search-of-the-enemy-of-man/ https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/letters/in-sea...
- collyw 5y agoGot to remember that Buddhists believe they they will be reborn.