At 23 Nov 2007 10:11:00 +0800 Piya Tan wrote:

> Yes, there is the karma of words. There is a report in the Singapore Straits
> Times
> of a girl who committed suicide over internet messages. I suppose she took
> them
> really seriously.
>
> Courtesy is even more helpful online when users only know each other mostly
> digitally.
> I know that occasionally learned experts and even retired professors log in.
> If we allow
> differences in opinion, it is great way of broadening our knowledge.
>
> People are not pixels. We share our thoughts and feelings.
>
> A monk has especially to be careful in his communications online. There are
> those who
> are overtly polite to status, but there are those who are more outspoken.
> The internet is
> a open marketplace of opinions but can be a great place of learning.
>
> If we really love studying the Buddha's Teachings and have an interest in
> growing in the
> Dharma, the sixfold respect (to the Buddha, the Dharma, the Sangha, the
> training,
> heedfulness and hospitality) (A 3:330) are advantageous here.
>
> We are all guests here: in this website, in this world, in this body.
>
> I hope my message is taken for its good intention rather than a challenge to
> anyone.
>
> Thanks, Ven Yuttadhammo, Kuan & Gunnar for your honest thoughts.
>
> Metta and mudita,
>
> Piya
>
> On Nov 23, 2007 2:32 AM, Gunnar Gällmo <gunnargallmo@...> wrote:
>
> > --- f <fcckuan@... <fcckuan%40gmail.com>> skrev:
> >
> >
> > > Example #2 (Another classic example that you often
> > > read or hear people say):
> > > "With all due respect, . [followed immediately by
> > > something disrespectful]".
> >
> > Very popular in political and academical discussions,
> > perhaps inspired by the practice in martial arts to
> > bow down to your opponent before hitting him.
> >
> > A good example in less cultivated circles is:
> >
> > "I'm not a racist, but I think that xxx-ians just
> > stink."
> >
> > Gunnar
> >
> > http://metrobloggen.se/esperanto
> >
> >
> >
> >
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