[Buddha-l] New Book: Michael Jerryson "Buddhist Fury: Religion and Violence in Southern Thailand"

[Richard Hayes]

On Jul 4, 2011, at 7:14, Bankei <bankei at gmail.com> wrote:

> "Buddhist violence is not a well-known concept. In fact, it is generally
> considered an oxymoron.

It has been my own experience that if you want to show a Buddhist the exit from equanimity, all you need to do is show him a Muslim. 


>  Michael Jerryson offers
> an extensive examination of one of the least known but longest-running
> conflicts of Southeast Asia.

Sounds interesting. I'll get my local library to buy it―using threats of violence if necessary. 

Richard