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**S.T.D.** · 11-30-2012, 06:17 AM

Many Buddhists have refused to take up arms under any circumstances, even knowing that they would be killed as a result. The Buddhist code that governs the life of monks permits them to defend themselves, but it forbids them to kill, even in self-defence.

11-30-2012, 06:17 AM	#4
S.T.D. Join Date May 2008 Age 42 Posts 5,220 Senior Member	Many Buddhists have refused to take up arms under any circumstances, even knowing that they would be killed as a result. The Buddhist code that governs the life of monks permits them to defend themselves, but it forbids them to kill, even in self-defence.
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