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**overavantstandard** · 02-17-2012, 02:09 AM

I want to retain some sort of dignity in the process of wishing this person well being. How should I approach this situation not only physically but verbally as well?

we can simply verbally respond that we are not interested. "I am not interested in this mode of interaction with you"

I have never been one for calling the police in any situation. I have a strange moral belief that things just are and I shouldn't interfere with the situation. For example if a fight breaks out between two or more people in front of me how should I respond. If we are detached, in a Buddhist manner, then calling the police, for example, can be right conduct

Buddhism is about peace and mindfulness but also wishing people well being in general. I feel wrong not helping somebody in need like that. Yes, it can be difficult. But, often, part of Buddhism is imparting responsibility onto others. From a strict Buddhist perspective, if we were do endanger our life due to the folly of another, this is best avoided.

Where do such fights break out? Often, where people are drunk, etc.,

Kind regards

8. "These are the six dangers inherent in heedlessness caused by intoxication: loss of immediate wealth, increased quarreling, susceptibility to illness, disrepute, indecent exposure, and weakened insight.

9. "These are the six dangers inherent in roaming the streets at inappropriate times: oneself, one's family, and one's property are all left unguarded and unprotected; one is suspected of crimes; then rumors spread; and one is subjected to many miseries.

12. "These are the six dangers inherent in bad companionship: any rogue, drunkard, addict, cheat, swindler, or thug becomes a friend and colleague.

Sigalovada Sutta

02-17-2012, 02:09 AM	#5
overavantstandard Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	I want to retain some sort of dignity in the process of wishing this person well being. How should I approach this situation not only physically but verbally as well? we can simply verbally respond that we are not interested. "I am not interested in this mode of interaction with you" I have never been one for calling the police in any situation. I have a strange moral belief that things just are and I shouldn't interfere with the situation. For example if a fight breaks out between two or more people in front of me how should I respond. If we are detached, in a Buddhist manner, then calling the police, for example, can be right conduct Buddhism is about peace and mindfulness but also wishing people well being in general. I feel wrong not helping somebody in need like that. Yes, it can be difficult. But, often, part of Buddhism is imparting responsibility onto others. From a strict Buddhist perspective, if we were do endanger our life due to the folly of another, this is best avoided. Where do such fights break out? Often, where people are drunk, etc., Kind regards 8. "These are the six dangers inherent in heedlessness caused by intoxication: loss of immediate wealth, increased quarreling, susceptibility to illness, disrepute, indecent exposure, and weakened insight. 9. "These are the six dangers inherent in roaming the streets at inappropriate times: oneself, one's family, and one's property are all left unguarded and unprotected; one is suspected of crimes; then rumors spread; and one is subjected to many miseries. 12. "These are the six dangers inherent in bad companionship: any rogue, drunkard, addict, cheat, swindler, or thug becomes a friend and colleague. Sigalovada Sutta
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