Hi Annapurna, I agree that this is terrible, and could've been prevented from happening... but I don't think it's really right for us to try push these onto others, especially the ones who are not themselves practitioners.Annapurna wrote:Following teachings of the Buddha came to mind:
1. Right speech.
A prank is a lie. Do you agree? It's not the truth!
You pretend something that is not true, and try to fool someone for amusement.
I am sure the Buddha would have heartily disagreed with this prank.
2. Intention: ...that's interesting.
Obviously, they did not intend this. So, in a way, they can't be blamed for Jacintha's suicide, but well for all that led to it.
The Buddha discouraged all sorts of entertainment issues...and that's their biz.
I think that there are still a few things that we can do, though... which is to educate by example, like how we live our own lives... or maybe make ourselves available as a support to those who were involved... just a couple of wholesome examples of what to do with our practice.