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    2 hours ago

    At least Mahayana Buddhists recognize the Buddha nature (potential for enlightenment) in all sentient beings. But, yes, in general, such reasons are why i prefer to read words of those that came before me, rather than interact with leaders and followers of a sect (same with christianity and many of its followers, lol)




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    6 hours ago

    Yes, as someone that was sexually abused as a child, it was hard for me to overlook that one. It would be different if we hadn’t had so much in the news about the abuses of the Catholic priests over the years. Even someone supposedly detached from his sensuality should understand the optics of such a move to others, and should practice extra caution around children. Edit: but, we also can’t see in his heart, so it’s not on us to condemn him, karma will handle that.