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Friday, March 16, 2007

Ouch! The Precept of Non-Harm

Showing how seriously they take the Buddhist precept of non-harm (don't kill, maim, or otherwise do violence to any sentient beings) monks in Malaysia are trying to deal peacefully with an infestation of fire ants. One visitor was bitten so badly he had to receive hospital treatment. They've tried vacuuming the ants, to no avail. Wonder what's next on their list?

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