Kennyo Shonin, our 11th warrior Patriarch after Shinran, wearing a flag with three types of Nembutsu. This photo is dedicated to all fake Buddhists who hide their cowardice and heresies behind sweet peaceful words
Recently I have received many questions on the topic of violence and arms and I thought to give a public answer to one of them.
Question: Is violence justified? Are there situations when Buddhists can and should react violently? How about Buddhists carrying arms?
My answer: I will give you a sad answer. I don’t like to give such answers but I must do it. Yes, sometimes violence and arms can be used and must be used. We are not Buddhas who are beyond harm and live freely in both mind and body or any manifestations they assume for th...