[Buddha-l] World Buddhist Leaders' Letter to Burma

[Erik Hoogcarspel]

Nice try, but I'm afraid this is about one tribe against the other and tribalism is in the Birmese genes. Muslims in the other states are OK as far as I have seen.

Erik

Jo <ugg-5 at spro.net> schreef:

>[Posted by Joanna K.]
>
>http://www.irrawaddy.org/archives/20919             12/11/12       
>
>International Buddhist leaders have written a letter to the Burmese
>people
>urging tolerance and compassion in the wake of bloody communal violence
>in
>western Burma:
>
>To our brother and sister Buddhists in Burma,
>As world Buddhist leaders we send our loving kindness and concern for
>the
>difficulties the people of Burma are faced with at this time. While it
>is a
>time of great positive change in Burma we are concerned about the
>growing
>ethnic violence and the targeting of Muslims in Rakhine (Arakan) State
>and
>the violence against Muslims and others across the country. The Burmese
>are
>a noble people, and Burmese Buddhists carry a long and profound history
>of
>upholding the Dharma.
>We wish to reaffirm to the world and to support you in practicing the
>most
>fundamental Buddhist principles of non-harming, mutual respect and
>compassion.
>These fundamental principles taught by the Buddha are at the core of
>Buddhist practice:
>Buddhist teaching is based on the precepts of refraining from killing
>and
>causing harm.
>. Buddhist teaching is based on compassion and mutual care.
>. Buddhist teaching offers respect to all, regardless of class, caste,
>race
>or creed.
>We are with you for courageously standing up for these Buddhist
>principles
>even when others would demonize or harm Muslims or other ethnic groups.
>It
>is only through mutual respect, harmony and tolerance that Burma can
>become
>a modern great nation benefiting all her people and a shining example
>to the
>world.
>Whether you are a Sayadaw or young monk or nun, or whether you are a
>lay
>Buddhist, please, speak out, stand up, reaffirm these Buddhist truths,
>and
>support all in Burma with the compassion, dignity and respect offered
>by the
>Buddha.
>We stand with you in the Dharma,
>
>Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh
>Nobel Peace Prize Nominee. Vietnam
>
>Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
>President Buddhist Global Relief
>(World's foremost translator of the Pali Canon) Sri Lanka / USA
>
>Dr. A T Ariyaratne
>Founder Nationwide Sarvodaya Movement
>Gandhi Peace Prize Laureate Sri Lanka
>
>Ven. Chao Khun Raja Sumedhajahn
>Elder, Ajahn Chah Monastaries
>Wat Ratanavan, Thailand
>
>Ven. Phra Paisal Visalo
>Chair Buddhika Network Buddhism and Society -Thailand
>
>Ven. Arija Rinpoche VIII
>Abbot Tibetan Mongolian Cultural Center-Mongolia / USA
>
>Ven. Shodo Harada Roshi.
>Abbot Sogenji Rinzai Zen Monastery-Japan
>
>Achariya Professor J Simmer Brown
>Chairperson Buddhist Studies
>Naropa Buddhist University-USA
>
>Ven. Ajahn Amaro Mahathera
>Abbot Amaravati Vihara-England
>
>Ven. Hozan A Senauke
>International Network of Engaged Buddhists-Worldwide
>
>Younge Khachab Rinpoche VII.
>Abbot Younge Drodul Ling-Canada
>
>Ven. Sr. Thich Nu Chan Kong
>President Plum Village Zen temples-France / Vietnam
>
>Dr. Jack Kornfield Vipassana Achariya
>Convener Western Buddhist Teachers Council-USA
>
>Lama Surya Das
>Dzogchen Foundation International
>Vajrayana Tibet / USA
>
>Ven. Zoketsu N. Fischer Soto Roshi
>Fmr. Abbot largest Zen community In the West-USA / Japan
>
>Tulku Sherdor Rinpoche
>Director BI. Wisdom Institute-Canada
>
>HH the XIV Dalai Lama*
>Nobel Laureate Tibet/India
>
>*Though not able to be reached in time to sign this letter HH the Dalai
>Lama
>has publicly and repeatedly stated his concern about the Rohingya
>Muslims in
>Myanmar. He urges everyone to continue to practice non-violence and
>retain
>the religious harmony that is central to our ancient and revered
>culture.
>
>
>
>
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