Jundo: The Best Response to Terrorism - Don't be Angry or Terrified!

[Jundo]

There has been another tragic act of violence in the world today. I would just offer this, as I also offer Metta and Peace to all victims of violence everywhere:

Remember that the best response to "terrorism" is not to be "terrified", and to react with Peace. Do not react in anger, only adding more anger into the world If we are "terrified" and angry, then the "terrorist" get his or her wish.

I just listened to a fairly good podcast on public radio "Invisibilia" about how folks in Denmark are responding to terrorism and angry Islamic youth with kindness and welcome. They are having mixed results, but a surprising amount of success in quieting the anger.

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/07/15/485900076/how-a-danish-town-helped-young-muslims-turn-away-from-isis

If I may link to an old talk from a few years ago, a day of another act of violence ...

The real "enemy" here is human hate, violence, divisive thinking, and the fear in our hearts.

The smartest reaction by a society would be to take whatever security and police action is necessary to respond, but otherwise say "is that so?" and turn the other cheek and get on with life. Then the terrorists fail. I know that doing so would take a level of responsibility and maturity probably beyond the media, politicians and average citizens in western democracies right now.

Let us sit and offer Metta for all victims of war and violence ... and keep calm.

SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: The Wise Response to Terror - Staying Calm -
http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...r-Staying-Calm

Gassho, Jundo

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[Banto]

Thank you Jundo. Sitting tonight & metta for all those affected

Gassho
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[Mp]

Yes, this makes my heart cry ... I have dedicated my evening sit and sending much love and metta to all who suffering and are affected by such acts.

Gassho
Shingen

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[PClark1]

I just read about this. And the response in Denmark. I'm very sad for the loss of life and will offer Metta when I go sit in a few minutes.

It is my hope that people will see past the divide and find our connection as a species. I'm just not sure if that is possible with the current level of partisanship in the world.

What can we do to bring people together in the current political climate?

Gassho,
Paul


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[Byokan]

Metta for all.

Thank you Jundo, the story from Denmark was very compelling.

Gassho
Byōkan
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[Doshin]

Metta to those who suffer

Gassho
Doshin
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[Washin]

Just read the horrible news. Metta to all victims and sufferers.
Sitting for them tonight.

Gassho
Washin
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[Taiyo]

Much Metta to victims and those who are suffering

Gassho,
Taiyo

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[Enjaku]

I was out in Manchester last night but I didn't understand the reason for the sudden police presence until I got home and read the news. This morning there will be many traumatised parents and young people. The charity I work for will play an instrumental role in providing support to those affected. I will try to offer some additional time and energy to deliver this support in the coming weeks.

Jundo - I couldn't agree more. Thank you for expressing this so clearly. There will be anger and division. No doubt it will also be a convenient tool for the various election campaigns. My heart and mind is with the individuals affected, not excluding anyone. May we all play our part in promoting peace and solidarity.

Gassho,
Enjaku,
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[Kokuu]

Thank you, Jundo. A horrible attack.

Election campaigning has been suspended for the time being but it is almost inevitable that some parties will seek to use this to sew division and mistrust.

With much metta to the people of Manchester
Kokuu
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[Jinyo]

Thank you Jundo,

Our nine year old granddaughter was at a similar concert/venue at the weekend. My heart breaks to think of young people being killed/hurt in this latest atrocity.
Will I worry - feel fearful in the future - yes, of course. Our human instincts are primed to feel fear and also protection towards our loved ones.

I think where meditation has helped is that fear doesn't necessarily attach itself to anger.

Metta to all affected in Manchester,

Gassho

Willow

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[Kokuu]

I just heard on the radio that after an appeal for O-negative blood donors in Manchester, people are queuing out of the doors and prepared to wait for long periods to donate.

Always good to remember there are so many more people wanting to help and support others than there are those wanting to do harm.

Gassho
Kokuu
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[Jinyo]

Thanks for that Kokuu.



Willow

[Kyonin]

Thank you Jundo.

I went to be with this news (and other terrible ones from South America). All I can say we can only move forward with compassion and open heart.

Sitting for all the victims of war and terrorism.

Gassho,

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[Jakuden]

Sat last night and this AM for victims of violence.

That story about the program in Denmark reminded me how, in the discussion with David Loy, we talked about activism in Buddhism--saving people one at a time from the river can also help others from falling into the river in the first place!

Gassho,
Jakuden
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