I'm not sure how to sort out the theological implications of
this one:
This video shows the shocking moment a Buddhist monk was robbed as he bought lottery tickets at a gas station in Philadelphia.
The 61-year-old victim was purchasing tickets from a machine at a Sunoco store when a black man approached him and snatched his wallet, along with $350.
The video is at the link. There's more:
The thief is seen harassing the monk and as he turns his back to use the machine, the robber quickly grabs the Buddhist's wallet and makes for the exit.
Giving chase, the monk runs after the robber and catches up with him as he tries to get into his Silver Ford Mustang, which was parked out front.
The monk grabs hold of the thief, but is thrown to the floor as the robber, who was wearing a dark blue jacket and a black and white baseball cap, tries to escape.
The video then shows him jumping into his car and making a hasty getaway as the monk watches in despair.
Who robs a Buddhist monk, anyway? I can't imagine the bad karma involved.
6 comments:
I thought monks knew kung fu?
Monks play the lottery?
Buddhist monks, like many of their Catholic counterparts, are also pledged to poverty. However, the definition appears to be flexible in some cases, as a friend of mine sent me pictures of Buddhist monks in line to get their tickets on international business class.
I guess one could argue that playing the lottery is one way to embrace the impermanence of cash.
One could seek satori in a Sunoco, I suppose.
a vow of poverty means you have no wealth of your own. it doesnt mean the monastery/convent cant be doing well financially. collectivism, basically.
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