Some villagers- a group of men - were bugging him & teasing him when he was meditating and he slapped them.
Supposedly they were all hurt and went crying to the authorities that he beat them.
He said it is acceptable to defend oneself during spiritual practice.
He didn't miss a beat.
He's cool - I like him.
Talk about sacrifice - he really seems to believe that if he forfeits a normal life and mediates for all sentient beings, then he can raise the
consciousness and help us all.
I hope so.
I was really hoping you were posting something newer though.
For those of you who are really impressed by this God/Man Buddha, it would be a good idea to take a long serious look at this extensively documented
site. The story of a young woman, abused by the cult that follows this controversial young man.
siddhartha's work was already completed, he has no need to return to earth and sit under a tree. his work was finished. By the way, Buddha means
"the awakened one", its not the sir name of siddhartha.