I have recently started an Eastern buddhist temple theme project. Just 30 mins ago, I was transferred to the GM jail to be greeted by a GM who informed me they have received a complaint about a controversial symbol in my garden.
I am a buddhist from east Asia currently working in the UK. The thought of a nazi swastika has never crossed my mind because they are fundamentally different. The left facing swastika is widely used in Mahayana buddhism. Taken from Wikipedia:
I can understand why ppl may feel uncomfortable if I have used the right facing symbol, instead I was penalised for using a symbol which represents a peaceful religion. Just want to get a general consensus - do you find the way the garden furniture arrangement disturbing?
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I am a buddhist from east Asia currently working in the UK. The thought of a nazi swastika has never crossed my mind because they are fundamentally different. The left facing swastika is widely used in Mahayana buddhism. Taken from Wikipedia:
I can understand why ppl may feel uncomfortable if I have used the right facing symbol, instead I was penalised for using a symbol which represents a peaceful religion. Just want to get a general consensus - do you find the way the garden furniture arrangement disturbing?
Continue reading...