(Whispering: He was being sarcastic)jason c wrote:SDC wrote:tiltbillings wrote:Other than going over the same ground repeatedly, do we have anything new to say here?
Practicing Buddhists shouldn't talk about guns.
very, wise my friend.
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should a practicing buddhist own a gun?
Re: should a practicing buddhist own a gun?
by tiltbillings » Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:22 am
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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Re: should a practicing buddhist own a gun?
by rowboat » Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:24 am
Well, I would not assume that about me, but ten since I know what I do, I don't have to worry about it. It is not an issue.
I don't understand how one can be 100% certain they are not killing even insects once the bullet leaves the gun, if one is shooting outdoors. (Of course the same applies to archery and other forms of target shooting, by the way.)
Rain soddens what is covered up,
It does not sodden what is open.
Therefore uncover what is covered
That the rain will not sodden it. Ud 5.5
It does not sodden what is open.
Therefore uncover what is covered
That the rain will not sodden it. Ud 5.5
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Re: should a practicing buddhist own a gun?
by rowboat » Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:27 am
Sure, and it is a way of keeping the population controlled.
It is a way of making a portion of the population dead.
Rain soddens what is covered up,
It does not sodden what is open.
Therefore uncover what is covered
That the rain will not sodden it. Ud 5.5
It does not sodden what is open.
Therefore uncover what is covered
That the rain will not sodden it. Ud 5.5
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Re: should a practicing buddhist own a gun?
by tiltbillings » Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:30 am
It also includes walking on the grass, driving a car, riding in a bus, plane, train, subway. And then there is our food supply which is dependent up controlling insect "pests" and not to mention controlling weeds, which has an impact on insects and other animals.rowboat wrote:Well, I would not assume that about me, but ten since I know what I do, I don't have to worry about it. It is not an issue.
I don't understand how one can be 100% certain they are not killing even insects once the bullet leaves the gun, if one is shooting outdoors. (Of course the same applies to archery and other forms of target shooting, by the way.)
But other than the unlikelihood of accidentally hitting bug in the air, I feel confident enough about what I do so as to not run afoul of your judgment-ism.
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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Re: should a practicing buddhist own a gun?
by tiltbillings » Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:31 am
Can't get much more controlled than that.rowboat wrote:Sure, and it is a way of keeping the population controlled.
It is a way of making a portion of the population dead.
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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Re: should a practicing buddhist own a gun?
by tiltbillings » Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:39 am
Mod note: Since this thread is going around in ever increasingly personal circles, grinding the dirt beneath our feet to dust, adding nothing new or of value, it is time to lock it. The rest of the management team can take a look, and if they feel there is any further value in pursuing this thread, they can re-open. Feel free to drop us a PM.
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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