tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922161292779305181.post4993206507390276370..comments2023-03-25T23:40:49.630-07:00Comments on Human Rights Student Interaction: Does Buddhism Even Advocate Human Rights? 3Stan Staryginhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00960159815221006813noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922161292779305181.post-27810177158121429102007-07-27T03:28:00.000-07:002007-07-27T03:28:00.000-07:00Ok, thanks, we are not Buddhis, but we should alwa...Ok, thanks, we are not Buddhis, but we should always help suffering people, but what should I do, if they don't agree me to help them, for example help friends, not to go for a drink, playing game.... do I have the duty to influence their lives and choice? Thanks!Blog.Ponnarithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063256922436786732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922161292779305181.post-76684257997238559282007-07-26T05:36:00.000-07:002007-07-26T05:36:00.000-07:00The Buddha taught that we SHOULD always help suffe...The Buddha taught that we SHOULD always help suffering people - that is our duty! What I mean is, in Buddhist terms no one can FORCE someone to follow their duty.<BR/><BR/>Angulimala followed the path of a murderer who obviously didn't respect people's right to live - that was his choice. When he met the Buddha, the Buddha's love for him persuaded Angulimala to change his life - the wish to follow the Buddha was Angulimala's new choice.Prof. Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835134078794068663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922161292779305181.post-38444929856923136142007-07-26T05:10:00.000-07:002007-07-26T05:10:00.000-07:00“The Buddha stressed that it is up to you whether ...“The Buddha stressed that it is up to you whether you follow your duty or not, whether you respect another person or being's situation or not.”<BR/>Question: But why Buddha help some suffering people like Padacha and Angulimala (Angulimea, Khmer word) Thanks!Blog.Ponnarithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063256922436786732noreply@blogger.com