"Buddhist ethics" is neither Buddhist nor ethics. It is a set of rhetorical strategies for demonstrating membership in a high-status group.
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Replying to @loremgibson
@openbuddha Answer: because “Buddhist ethics” confers status in a way mainstream American opinion does not.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness@openbuddha sense of belonging to something bigger than oneself is helpful on its own. buddhism, xtianity, liberalism, whatever1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
Replying to @eran
@eran @openbuddha Mmm, yes, good point. Two-edged sword though. Inspiration, but also limitation.
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