Dhamma Talk Video 59: Sexual Assault by Buddhist Spiritual Leaders
Here’s an 62-min recorded video Dhamma Talk (131MB .mp4).
Topics:
- New Suttacentral has “Active Pali Lookup”, Abhidhamma, Physics, Atomic theory, fundamental particles, Kalapas, Monopoly Boardgame, convergence, arahant, Nibbana, winning the game, blanced gameplay, affrontation, tribalism, lineages, traditions, leadership, accountability, sexual scandal, Vinaya, Pr 1, Parajika, Pārājika, dinkies, penetration, disrobal, disrobing
Sutta References:
- Ajahn Punnadhammo - “Abhidhamma VII - atomic model”
- DN 16 - “The Realized One doesn’t have the closed fist of a teacher when it comes to the teachings”
- Pindola gets in trouble with his psychic powers (Vin.ii.110f)
Vinaya References:
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Buddhist Monastic Code Part 1 - from Parajika 1:
“Should any bhikkhu … engage in sexual intercourse, … he is defeated and no longer in affiliation … sexual intercourse has been performed when … one organ enters the other … to the extent of a sesame seed.”
Other References:
- “Survivors of an International Buddhist Cult Share Their Stories: An investigation into decades of abuse at Shambhala International”. There’s also an audio version of the article here
- 4 on the Floor: “Not-Paying-Attention Tax”
- Corruption Perceptions Index 2020
- Not invented here (NIH) and Belief perseverance
- Simony
- “Crazy Wisdom” in Tibetan Buddhism
- Thaumaturgy
- CBC also did an in-depth story on this same case of allegations of sexual abuse
- A discussion thread mentioning this video is seen on SuttaCentral Discourse
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