Letters to the Editor
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Bebop-o
I always loved this precept (one of the 14 of the order of interbeing):
"Do not force others, including children, by any means whatsoever, to adopt your views, whether by authority, threat, money, propaganda, or even education. However, through compassionate dialogue, help others renounce fanaticism and narrowness."
I love the point "including children" and the qualifier "even education."
Non-violence. I wonder what a comment thread guided by Teacher would be like? How about this precept, the ninth:
"9. Do not say untruthful things for the sake of Personal interest or to impress people. Do not utter words that cause division and hatred. Do not spread news that you do not know to be certain. Do not criticize or condemn things of which you are not sure. Always speak truthfully and constructively. Have the courage to speak out about situations of injustice, even when doing so may threaten your own safety."
Been thinking about the precepts a lot lately. How I love the mighty Thich.