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If you meet the Buddha

Generalizing
about a religion is a dangerous thing. A generalization that had seemed safe
was that Buddhism is a peaceful religion. It's all about compassion, isn't
it—about renouncing desire and learning to empty yourself?

Yes,
but that very project can turn violent. The Buddhist teaching of "no self" can
be used to justify killing the no self in front of you. Historically it has
been used in precisely that way, according to essays in the new book Buddhist Warfare.

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