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Buddhism

Vehl

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5. I do not walk away

Reply to Manifestor_of_Light (Original post)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 06:26 PM

Jun 2012

I do ignore/turn a blind ear/eye towards those who might make caustic remarks/display their ignorance, however I do not walk away when people intrude into my space/freedoms.

Imho, walking away when conflict it forced upon me is contrary to my Dharma and would only serve to reinforce the erroneous notions of those who force conflict upon those who do not desire it.

I go with the Bagavat Gita's advice when it comes to such issues.

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