blan89 159 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6pack 60 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Religion has a lot to answer for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blan89 159 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 what has Buddhism got to answer for? he sacrificed himself in one of the most painful ways i can imagine in protest of what he believed was wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stabba 10,745 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 His life..................His choice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6pack 60 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 what has Buddhism got to answer for? he sacrificed himself in one of the most painful ways i can imagine in protest of what he believed was wrong. Against Catholicism rule..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blan89 159 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 what has Buddhism got to answer for? he sacrificed himself in one of the most painful ways i can imagine in protest of what he believed was wrong. Against Catholicism rule..... against the government revoking his right to freedom of expression. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,216 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I remember when i first saw that video in school. Hòa thượng ThÃch Quảng Đức[a] (Vietnamese pronunciation: [tʰɪ̌c kwãːŋ ɗɨ̌k], Saigon: [tʰɪ̌t kwɐ̂ːŋ ɗɨ̌k] ( listen)); born Lâm Văn Tức (1897 – 11 June 1963) was a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death at a busy Saigon road intersection on 11 June 1963. ThÃch Quảng Đức was protesting against the persecution of Buddhists by South Vietnam's Ngô Đình Diệm administration. Photos of his self-immolation were circulated widely across the world and brought attention to the policies of the Diệm regime. Malcolm Browne won a Pulitzer Prize for his iconic photo of the monk's death, as did David Halberstam for his written account. After his death, his body was re-cremated, but his heart remained intact.[2][3] This was interpreted as a symbol of compassion and led Buddhists to revere him as a bodhisattva, heightening the impact of his death on the public psyche. ThÃch Quảng Đức's act increased international pressure on Diệm and led him to announce reforms with the intention of mollifying the Buddhists. However, the promised reforms were implemented either slowly or not at all, leading to a deterioration in the dispute. With protests continuing, the Special Forces loyal to Diệm's brother, Ngô Đình Nhu, launched nationwide raids on Buddhist pagodas, seizing the holy heart and causing deaths and widespread damage. Several Buddhist monks followed ThÃch Quảng Đức's example and burned themselves to death. Eventually, an Army coup toppled and killed Diệm in November. The self-immolation is widely seen as the turning point of the Vietnamese Buddhist crisis which led to the change in regime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6pack 60 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 what has Buddhism got to answer for? he sacrificed himself in one of the most painful ways i can imagine in protest of what he believed was wrong. Against Catholicism rule..... against the government revoking his right to freedom of expression. Yes. A pro Catholic government repressing a Buddhist majority. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blan89 159 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Yes. A pro Catholic government repressing a Buddhist majority. it was the government that censored then when they protested killed these people,not the catholic church. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6pack 60 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 If you read further past the Wiki snippet provided by Ideation it will explain it more to you. Many Buddists were actively encouraged and promoted if they agreed to change their religion and announce themselves Catholic. This self sacrifice was in protest of Buddhist flags not being allowed while Catholic flags were free to fly. Buddhist Crisis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thebigdog Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) If you read further past the Wiki snippet provided by Ideation it will explain it more to you. Many Buddists were actively encouraged and promoted if they agreed to change their religion and announce themselves Catholic. This self sacrifice was in protest of Buddhist flags not being allowed while Catholic flags were free to fly. Buddhist Crisis. thats no different than what the british have been doing here for over 800 years. stay catholic and starve or convert to our religion and get basic human rights in your own country. Edited May 1, 2011 by thebigdog 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6pack 60 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 If you read further past the Wiki snippet provided by Ideation it will explain it more to you. Many Buddists were actively encouraged and promoted if they agreed to change their religion and announce themselves Catholic. This self sacrifice was in protest of Buddhist flags not being allowed while Catholic flags were free to fly. Buddhist Crisis. thats no different than what the british have been doing here for over 800 years. stay catholic and starve or convert to our religion and get basic human rights in your own country. Religion has a lot to answer for. Could set fire to yourself in protest.....feel inspired..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blan89 159 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 If you read further past the Wiki snippet provided by Ideation it will explain it more to you. Many Buddists were actively encouraged and promoted if they agreed to change their religion and announce themselves Catholic. This self sacrifice was in protest of Buddhist flags not being allowed while Catholic flags were free to fly. Buddhist Crisis. so why is this the religions fault as opposed to the governments? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve123 29 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 did he light the match himself or was it the man pouring the fuel i couldnt quite see. strange to see the police/army just allowing it , it seams the ultimate freedom of speech to me. i dont know if its one of the bravest things i have seen or the stupidest but definately thought provoking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Some would say he was feeling a little hot under the collar . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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