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Reality check time. In most Therevada Buddhist countries, Buddhism is closer to a religion than it is to a phylosophy. To go even further, the western world ha
by nakkiel 14y ago
Reality check time. In most Therevada Buddhist countries, Buddhism is closer to a religion than it is to a phylosophy.
To go even further, the western world has a very romantic view of Buddhism and strong opinion on what is and what is not Buddhism. In many Buddhist countries, you'll simply be answered "mind your own business and respect my faith."
> Trying acting less like what you think a Buddhist is and more like Buddha would.
How about you do that too?
> Buddha would not feel insulted by a cartoon of a Buddha
You seem to know a lot about Buddha's opinions on things that concern him.
Either way, the point is not Buddha but the fact that the picture is touching a sensible thing for millions of potential customers which, marketing-wise, is not a good idea.
- Confusion 14y agoHe most certainly should not let the opinion of a single person influence his branding. What's next, the Burning Judas Bar has to change it's name because some Christian is offended? Not too mention the fact that this potential minority of users is just not interesting if this branding results in a large share of the vastly larger (for at least the next decade) Western market