RongzomFan Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/5-injured-in-multiple-blasts-at-Mahabodhi-temple-in-Bodh-Gaya/articleshow/20951736.cms Looks like it was timed to coincide with the Dalai Lama's birthday. This is the most sacred site in all of Buddhism. Edited July 7, 2013 by alwayson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted July 7, 2013 Live updates: http://www.firstpost.com/india/bodh-gaya-blasts-live-police-defuse-third-ied-near-temple-934915.html http://ibnlive.in.com/news/live-after-blasts-at-mahabodhi-temple-mha-issues-fresh-advisory-to-8-cities/404666-3-232.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted July 7, 2013 Will the Abrahamic biased western media cover this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flolfolil Posted July 7, 2013 what kind of discussion would you like to have about this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetsun Posted July 7, 2013 Who would do this? what is their motivation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted July 7, 2013 http://news.google.com/news?ncl=dYH7FGmqoCoLFzMej0R_rI0q0hyPM&q=mahabodhi+temple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetsun Posted July 7, 2013 Some are saying that it could be in revenge for what's going on in Burma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h.uriahr Posted July 8, 2013 Excuse my ignorance but does it seem like Islam is extremely violent? I know this cant be a "whole body" thing as I know of 1 Muslim who is an incredible person and I'm sure there are more like him. Is it a media smear campaign or is Islam really this violent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C T Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) Excuse my ignorance but does it seem like Islam is extremely violent? I know this cant be a "whole body" thing as I know of 1 Muslim who is an incredible person and I'm sure there are more like him. Is it a media smear campaign or is Islam really this violent? certain factions under the umbrella are not happy to be in the shade, it appears. born & raised in a muslim country, not a muslim myself, but have many peace-loving, warm & wonderful muslim friends there. Edited July 8, 2013 by C T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) So is the western Abrahamic media ignoring this? I don't see this on the frontpage of CNN etc. Edited July 8, 2013 by alwayson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simple_Jack Posted July 8, 2013 Who would do this? what is their motivation? Maybe we'll find out soon: Bodh Gaya: Man detained for India Buddhist shrine blasts - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-23222495 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voidisyinyang Posted July 8, 2013 aBRAHMANic media. haha. http://www.viewzone.com/abraham.html In his History of the Jews, the Jewish scholar and theologian Flavius Josephus (37 - 100 A.D.), wrote that the Greek philosopher Aristotle had said: "...These Jews are derived from the Indian philosophers; they are named by the Indians Calani." (Book I:22.) Clearchus of Soli wrote, "The Jews descend from the philosophers of India. The philosophers are called in India Calanians and in Syria Jews. The name of their capital is very difficult to pronounce. It is called 'Jerusalem.'" "Megasthenes, who was sent to India by Seleucus Nicator, about three hundred years before Christ, and whose accounts from new inquiries are every day acquiring additional credit, says that the Jews 'were an Indian tribe or sect called Kalani...'" (Anacalypsis, by Godfrey Higgins, Vol. I; p. 400.) Martin Haug, Ph.D., wrote in The Sacred Language, Writings, and Religions of the Parsis, "The Magi are said to have called their religion Kesh-î-Ibrahim.They traced their religious books to Abraham, who was believed to have brought them from heaven." (p. 16.) There are certain striking similarities between the Hindu god Brahma and his consort Saraisvati, and the Jewish Abraham and Sarai, that are more than mere coincidences. Although in all of India there is only one temple dedicated to Brahma, this cult is the third largest Hindu sect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted July 9, 2013 I did not notice this incident on the frontpage of any western media website. Maybe they feel guilty for misleading people against Buddhists? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vmarco Posted July 10, 2013 Excuse my ignorance but does it seem like Islam is extremely violent? I know this cant be a "whole body" thing as I know of 1 Muslim who is an incredible person and I'm sure there are more like him. Is it a media smear campaign or is Islam really this violent? Yes,...those are word for word the same sentiments of the neighbors of the brothers who bombed the Boston Marathon Read the Qu'ran,...and decide for yourself if Islam is violent,...against all who are not Muslim. My point,...people are not their beliefs,...although they believe they are. I love all people,...I loathe all beliefs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vmarco Posted July 10, 2013 I did not notice this incident on the frontpage of any western media website. Maybe they feel guilty for misleading people against Buddhists? Me neither,...the "Mecca" of Buddhism attacked with 9 bombs,...if someone even spit at Mecca, if would be a headline on the Western Media. I'd bet against these real terrorist making the cover of Time magazine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted July 10, 2013 Westerners are threatened by Dharma, whether Buddhadharma or Hinduism. This is documented in "Breaking India" by Rajiv Malhotra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) If people want to start there own daily or weekly anti moslem site perhaps it should done elsewhere. I understand the conspiracy minded think the Jews and Christians are covering up bad news about Moslems cause theye're all Abrahamic but that's stupid. While there's not a whole lot news on the attack <few headlines though easy to find on the web>, if you look through Latest Headlines under Google you find 4 of the first 10 top stories have elements that can be considered anti Moslem. Syria, Egypt & Lebanon have been making front pages nearly every day this month. Its not so much conspiracy as much as budget cuts have decimated foreign newsrooms. Thus we hear little about India and really most countries. We end up with short attention copy cat articles because its cheaper. Anti Islam stories are out there. Unfortunately they pop up here every other day too. Which I think is too much. If its near and dear to your heart print it somewhere else or maybe in a Personal Practice section. This is an eclectic philosophy site, not a soap box to launch attacks. We have people from all walks of life and religion here, when criticism becomes unbalanced, new threads against the same group popping up every other day, we lose members, prospective members and the board becomes a magnet for negativity. I don't consider a few threads out of bounds, but new threads every other day degrades the board. IM (non moderator)O. If you gotta spew it daily, do it somewhere else. We're not that kind of board. But there are many that welcome such pile ons. My 2 bits. Edited July 10, 2013 by thelerner 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted July 10, 2013 As far as I know the fundamentalism Christian right wing hate islam, Islam hates America (and the west), Muslims hate Zionist and visa versa ... so where is the Abrahamic pact? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted July 10, 2013 Me neither,...the "Mecca" of Buddhism attacked with 9 bombs,...if someone even spit at Mecca, if would be a headline on the Western Media. I'd bet against these real terrorist making the cover of Time magazine. Exactly. The holiest site in Buddhism was multiple bombed in a coordinated terrorist attack. You would think there would be more attention paid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted July 10, 2013 ". This is an eclectic philosophy site, not a soap box to launch attacks." well said "We have people from all walks of life and religion here, when criticism becomes unbalanced, new threads against the same group popping up every other day, we lose members, prospective members and the board becomes a magnet for negativity." good point 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) As far as I know the fundamentalism Christian right wing hate islam, Islam hates America (and the west), Muslims hate Zionist and visa versa ... so where is the Abrahamic pact? Fundamentalist mindset is the problem. Fundamentalists 'know' there way is the best and should be the only way. Not always, but too often they turn bigoted and prejudiced. Its a trap for us to. To live in the world, know what's going on and keep your mind and heart open. Edited July 10, 2013 by thelerner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voidisyinyang Posted July 10, 2013 Westerners are threatened by Dharma, whether Buddhadharma or Hinduism. This is documented in "Breaking India" by Rajiv Malhotra. "Breaking India" by Rajiv Malhotra. ummm hilarious considering Dharma is probably ... well.... threatened? hmm. haha. Will watch this though thankS!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
