Buddhist Society of Western Australia

To me a fundamental difference between Christian doctrine and Buddhist is that Buddhists might say,"Don't do bad to others." The Christians say,"Treat others as you would want to be treated.", and in fact may be why things like hospitals, for both mental and physical sickness, and public schools for all, not just the rich, and a variety of social services came to exist. So, rather than avoid the leper or the prostitutes and drug addicts, Christs story is He went TO them, He didn't wait for them too come to Him all the time. He rebuked the cold and heart hearted religious Pharisees and Sadduces. The Legalists. And, He shows Anger DOES have a place in certain conditions. He ONLY got angry with the religious leaders, not the weak,sick, and poor. That so many who claim to "follow" Christ, do anything but, and rather mock Him with their hate and fear 😠 Anyway, that may be missing amongst "moderate" religious leaders who, for whatever reason, refuse to rebuke, but willing to forgive, those poisoning the various religions. Anyhow, it's nice to see Ajahn Brahm willing to publically engage with teachers of other religions. :) Much metta folks!

sadhu sadhu sadhu AB