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by Phoenix1991
Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:39 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Working at a Glock factory?
Replies: 34
Views: 7116

Re: Working at a Glock factory?

The only thing I asked for were facts from the Pali Canon and possibly your interpretation of it.

<sarcasm> Sorry for not personally knowing any other Theravada Buddhists and/or people familiar with this matter. </sarcasm>
by Phoenix1991
Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Working at a Glock factory?
Replies: 34
Views: 7116

Re: Working at a Glock factory?

If there is the idea that criminals must have gotten a weapon illegally, well that just isn't true. Good that you don't have to work there. Good luck in your search! Of course it's not; you're absolutely right. Thank you! :) I need a job; some job. \ In order to what? I don't see much point in tryi...
by Phoenix1991
Fri Mar 04, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Working at a Glock factory?
Replies: 34
Views: 7116

Re: Working at a Glock factory?

There seems to be a kind of "exception" ( for lack of a more appropriate word) on Right Livelihood if your mind is free or relatively free from defilements. See Dhammapada 124 and its commentary. Not that I recommend the job but if you find yourself in it, you may wish to bear this in min...
by Phoenix1991
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:52 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Working at a Glock factory?
Replies: 34
Views: 7116

Re: Working at a Glock factory?

Yeah, it's WAY down my list of preferences too. I don't like the thought of having to work there at all. :thinking:
by Phoenix1991
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Working at a Glock factory?
Replies: 34
Views: 7116

Working at a Glock factory?

Hi everyone! Sorry for bursting in here like that without introducing myself - I'm just in a hurry (I'll definitely do that later though :-) ). I'm desperately seeking a job, it's incredibly hard to find one and I'm also in a hurry because I'm under pressure by our employment office, but I'm not sur...