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Interesting take. With this line of thinking would Buddhist monks just be practicing excessive escapism much like those who turn to drugs and alcohol? Just som
by beardedmoose 3y ago
Interesting take. With this line of thinking would Buddhist monks just be practicing excessive escapism much like those who turn to drugs and alcohol?
Just some random thoughts but there seems to be a reoccurring theme in life in which too much of a good thing is indeed too much. Life is about balance, all that meditating and no action does what exactly? What good is all that enlightenment if you aren't experiencing life or helping others?
- freitzkriesler2 3y agoMaybe but not always. Some of those Buddhist monks still enjoy a few earthly pleasures albeit at levels that appear quite modest to us.
- ReactiveJelly 3y agoUsually drug and alcohol addiction ends up hurting other people and being a drain on social safety nets, right? I guess if the monks can live cheaply and not bother anyone, it's fine. It's not for me, though.