Ajahn Brahm Podcast Just Injustice
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Jan 12, 2025 Explore how Buddhism offers insights into social injustices, emphasizing compassion over vengeance. Personal stories illustrate the importance of addressing actions rather than individuals while promoting loving-kindness. The discussion shifts to the moral responsibility of rehabilitation in justice, advocating for kindness in tackling societal issues. Balancing personal growth with social responsibility, it also highlights the complexities of modern childhood and the need for nurturing environments. A thought-provoking journey into moral and social challenges!
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Prisoner’s Honest Admission on Injustice
- A prisoner claimed innocence for the crime for which he was jailed but admitted committing other crimes undetected.
- This story illustrates how perceptions of injustice can be incomplete without seeing the bigger picture.
Avoid Letting Karma Control You
- Never allow other people's bad karma to control your happiness or provoke anger.
- Respond to wrongdoing without ill will to avoid worsening injustice.
Reject Hatred and Violence
- Do not respond to injustice with hatred or violence; it only creates more injustice.
- Cultivate loving kindness even towards those who inflict great suffering on you.
