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white_wolf

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7. I think the problems might stem from more worldy issues rather than relgious ones.

Reply to ellisonz (Original post)

Thu Mar 8, 2012, 03:53 PM

Mar 2012

I'm not expert on Bhutan, but is it a true monarchy or one in name only like England? If it is an a pure monarchy, then I could see how people wouldn't be happy with that. As I read the article a something came up that troubles me. The State seems to be using Buddhism as a means to keep the people happy without addressing their concerns. The article mentions people being resigned to their fate due to karma. This seems to be a twisting of Buddhism and more in line with Hinduism. Karma isn't fate, it isn't something that can't be avoided. One of the points Buddha made is that we are responsible for our lives, we aren't locked into a fate at birth like the Hindu Caste system. I think the problems here are economic and political rather than spiritual.

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Bhutan Happiness Index: Buddhist Country Fails On Its 'Gross National Happiness' (GNH) [View all] ellisonz Mar 2012 OP

Maybe they are not real Buddhists. Lost-in-FL Mar 2012 #1

Poor choice of words in headline I think YankeyMCC Mar 2012 #2

When wealth is Newest Reality Mar 2012 #3

Is it not an expedient mean though in its purpose? ellisonz Mar 2012 #4

You bet! Newest Reality Mar 2012 #5

That certaintly would be a good topic for discussion. n/t ellisonz Mar 2012 #6

I think the problems might stem from more worldy issues rather than relgious ones. white_wolf Mar 2012 #7

Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy. ellisonz Mar 2012 #8

First of all, let me make it clear that I don't support any form of imperalism to deal with... white_wolf Mar 2012 #9

I don't think they expect to solve the problems... ellisonz Mar 2012 #10

I've been to Hawaii and read up on its history. white_wolf Mar 2012 #11

The debate is always kind of whether... ellisonz Mar 2012 #12

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