"Buddhist ethics" is neither Buddhist nor ethics. It is a set of rhetorical strategies for demonstrating membership in a high-status group.
@openbuddha Answer: because “Buddhist ethics” confers status in a way mainstream American opinion does not.
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@Meaningness@openbuddha sense of belonging to something bigger than oneself is helpful on its own. buddhism, xtianity, liberalism, whatever -
@eran@openbuddha Mmm, yes, good point. Two-edged sword though. Inspiration, but also limitation.
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@Meaningness@openbuddha although is not excuse for relinquishing personal responsibility. An invitation for balance: belonging and owning. -
@eran@openbuddha That’s a great way of putting it! - 1 more reply
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