[myanmar] Are the Generals Really F

[RangoonPost@xxxxxxx]

 So I guess that means ... no, they arn't.


In a message dated 9/26/00 7:38:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
darnott@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< The basic framework of Buddhist ethics for rulers
 is set out in the "Ten Duties of the King"
 (dasa-raja-dhamma):
 
 1. Dana -- liberality, generosity, charity.
 The ruler should not have craving and attachment
 for wealth and property, but should give it away
 for the welfare of the people.
 
 2. Sila -- a high and moral character.  He should
 never destroy life, cheat, steal and exploit others,
 commit adultery, utter falsehood, or take intoxicating
 drinks.
 
 3. Pariccaga -- sacrificing everything for the good
 of the people.  He must be prepared to give up all
 personal comfort, name and fame, and even his life,
 in the interest of the people.
 
 4. Ajjava -- honesty and integrity.  He must be
 free from fear and favor in the discharge of his
 duties, must be sincere in his intentions, and must
 not deceive the public.
 
 5. Maddava -- kindness and gentleness.  He must
 possess a genial temperament.
 
 6. Tapa -- austerity of habits.  He must lead a
 simple life, and should not indulge in a life of
 uxury.  He  must have self-control.
 
 7.  Akkodha -- freedom from envy, ill-will, enemity.
 He should bear no grudge against anybody.
 
 8.  Avihimsa -- non-violence, which means not only
 that he should harm nobody, but that he should try
 to promote peace by avoiding and preventing war,
 and everything which involves violence and
 destruction of life.
 
 9. Khanti -- patience, forbearance, tolerance,
 understanding.  He must be able to bear hardships,
 difficulties and insults without losing his temper.
 
 10. Avirodha -- non-opposition, non-obstruction,
 that is to say that he should not oppose the will
 of the people, should not obstruct any measures
 that are conducive to the welfare of the people.
 In other words he should rule in harmony with his
 people.
  >>