A political awakening for Buddhists? 125 U.S. Buddhist leaders to meet at the White House. http://wpo.st/bN7H0
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Replying to @AndrewQuintman
Although to be fair, Buddhists have been at politics for a long time. Like forever.
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@AndrewQuintman Forever, yes. And as I read our history, it has been universally disastrous.2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
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@AndrewQuintman Can you think of any examples from history of positive involvement of Buddhist leaders in politics?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Jayarava@AndrewQuintman Various Tibetan saints sorted out nasty clan/ethnic feuds. Or so it is written.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Jayarava That’s always the question with history, isn’t it? I don’t have answers at fingertips; @AndrewQuintman might.
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