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Video game-loving China monk defends hobby, says gaming, religion serve similar life purposes (www.scmp.com)

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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.

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[–] colourlessidea@sopuli.xyz 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Many people say playing CS, which is a violent and bloody game, will lead him to hell because it is not something a religious man should do.

[–] Kirp123@lemmy.world 22 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

He's a Buddhist, he's already in hell (since Buddhists believe that if you reincarnate you failed to achieve Nirvana and you are still suffering).

[–] cjoll4@lemmy.world 8 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

Buddhists believe in hell realms that are worse than Earth. Wicked souls reincarnate as hell beings, and it takes much longer than a normal human lifetime to work off the negative karma and have another chance at rebirth into a higher realm. Being born as a human is fortunate and rare in the cosmic scope of things.

[–] sniggleboots@europe.pub 12 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Hell NG+

[–] Johnmannesca@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

Finally, someone who just gets it!