Buffalo gores monk to death

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How does buffalo taste?
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SmartAston Martin wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:41 am How does buffalo taste?
Like ordinary beef but tougher and a bit gamey
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Buffalo steak par-tee!!

Or sell him to the Spanish?

Poor monk. These episodes are rare. Esp. towards monks.

I think the buffaloes should recognize monks as non-threatening.

Either rutting or feeling threatened somehow. Odd.
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SmartAston Martin wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:55 am I think the buffaloes should recognize monks as non-threatening.
why?
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Uhh, body language?

I guess you don't know much about monks. They receive some training before being allowed to leave the monastery.

Each place is slightly different, but usually monks are taught to be deferential, to walk slowly and carefully (sometimes barefoot), to cross streets properly, hold their robes a certain way, to avoid eye contact at certain times, etc., being much more mindful of their surroundings as they do so.

It's basic monkhood.

Most animals I've seen don't react to the robe-wearing monks because they are often conditioned to associate them with peaceful passerby.

If truly vegetarian as well (some are not), they do not smell like meat eaters, so get a pass by many animals.

Just a generalization, but it does depend on the monk and his training, etc., as well as the animal in question.
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Plenty of dogs bark at monks. Maybe animals have some kind of sixth sense and can tell who's good and bad. Or, maybe animals just don't like orange robes.
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chorlton wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:24 am what a horrific way for a young man to die.

:shock:
That's no bull.
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Yes, when they are in front asking for alms. Some dogs bark for fun or attention.

But buffaloes? Weird.

The monkhood here is not yet developed, so I'd say the level of commitment and training among many are not so good. Hence, the lack of adherence leading to less respect by both humans and dogs.

A good monk can whisper through an area on barefoot with nary a stir or sound. :)
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Please explain how from one word (why) you think you know my theological knowledge of Buddhism to back up your claim.

its like nobody must dare to ask you a simple question about even one of your numerous unsubstantiated assertions on things
its a discussion forum SAM not a pulpit, chill a bit.

monks are humans not wizards from harry potter

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SmartAston Martin wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:14 pm
If truly vegetarian as well (some are not), they do not smell like meat eaters, so get a pass by many animals.
Very few Theravada Buddhist monks are vegetarian.
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