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by DrRPDB
Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Do people who get murdered deserve it?
Replies: 110
Views: 14805

Re: Do people who get murdered deserve it?

Then again, if someone engages in drug-dealing, or other risky activity, they are more likely to get murdered. Prostitutes are also much more likely to get murdered than average women, and one presumes that nuns are even less likely to get murdered. Given the complexities and indeterminate nature o...
by DrRPDB
Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:25 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Do people who get murdered deserve it?
Replies: 110
Views: 14805

Re: Do people who get murdered deserve it?

Wow! I myself find the question a bit under developed but it seems to me, given his other posts, that Dr. D is genuine in his efforts. I find these replies not very inviting to those new to either the forum or Buddhism.... But I'm sure I'm missing something....

With respect and metta
:anjali:
by DrRPDB
Mon Oct 07, 2013 8:04 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: First Precept and Eating Meat
Replies: 1
Views: 1572

First Precept and Eating Meat

I am sure this question has been asked many times before, but I'm new to this discussion group and could only find a poll on what type of "vore" people were - omnivore, herbivore, etc.,so please excuse my historical ignorance of the group's discussions. My question is: how is the first pre...
by DrRPDB
Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Very sick relative
Replies: 13
Views: 3520

Re: Very sick relative

Tom: You are blessed to be in such a position to offer help to your dying relative! Having received my LMSW training at hospice, i can offer a few words of general advice. I would talk openly with him about both death and his religious perspectives on the matter. It has been my experience that most ...