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by petergriffin608
Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Can a Theravada Buddhist monk KILL in self defense ?
Replies: 25
Views: 6709

Re: Can a Theravada Buddhist monk KILL in self defense ?

Hi, I am new to Buddhism and doing research on this. Can anyone please tell whether Buddhist monks (Theravada school) are allowed to kill somebody who is trying to kill them. i.e. Can the monks kill in self defense. Which sutta has this please??? If a bhikkhu is cornered by an attacker, it is not a...
by petergriffin608
Fri Nov 09, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Can a Theravada Buddhist monk KILL in self defense ?
Replies: 25
Views: 6709

Re: Can a Theravada Buddhist monk KILL in self defense ?

Hi, I am new to Buddhism and doing research on this. Can anyone please tell whether Buddhist monks (Theravada school) are allowed to kill somebody who is trying to kill them. i.e. Can the monks kill in self defense. Which sutta has this please??? Only out of compassion , and not literally. Sorry, a...
by petergriffin608
Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Can a Theravada Buddhist monk KILL in self defense ?
Replies: 25
Views: 6709

Re: Can a Theravada Buddhist monk KILL in self defense ?

If the intention is to kill it is not allowed! If it is an accident it is an accident and would be a lesser offence or possibly no offence depending on the circumstance. why all the questions? Why not??? You don't like questions??? I thought Buddhism was all about asking questions??? Cos, in Christ...
by petergriffin608
Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Can a Theravada Buddhist monk KILL in self defense ?
Replies: 25
Views: 6709

Can a Theravada Buddhist monk KILL in self defense ?

Hi, I am new to Buddhism and doing research on this.

Can anyone please tell whether Buddhist monks (Theravada school) are allowed to kill somebody who is trying to kill them. i.e. Can the monks kill in self defense. Which sutta has this please???