Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted
Huayan once achieved the Legendary Eagle Master position, a very high ranking in Counter-Strike (CS).
“Why should I quit this good activity? While playing games, I can communicate and cooperate with people to achieve a win-win situation. I also gain empathy for others. These traits are all helpful for a person’s growth,” he said.
I used to play Left for Dead 2 with a Buddhist monk back in the day.
I might have also sold him half an ounce of weed once, after getting a good deal for a whole ounce, but I wasn’t smoking enough to warrant having that much on hand. Allegedly. I imagine the experience of handing illicit substances to a monk in full regalia might have felt surreal and kinda sinful to my Christian educated ass.
Not at all, what do you think Moses was smoking when he saw the burning bush?