How To Practice Buddhism in a Nation Perpetually at War

First, deal with your koan:
“Do not kill.
Do not let others kill.
Find whatever means possible
to protect life and prevent war.”

Second, deepen your breathing.

Third, most importantly, build the sangha based on the above.

–from novel-in-process, Our Heroic and Ceaseless 24/7 Struggle against Tsuris

Mark J. Chmiel

First, deal with your koan:
“Do not kill.
Do not let others kill.
Find whatever means possible
to protect life and prevent war.”

Second, deepen your breathing.

Third, most importantly, build the sangha based on the above.

–from novel-in-process, Our Heroic and Ceaseless 24/7 Struggle against Tsuris

Mark J. Chmiel