“Religion must affirm, in the clearest terms, that morality and ethical values are not mere decorative frills of personal opinion, not subjective superstructure, but intrinsic laws of the cosmos built into the heart of reality.” HeartRealityLawValuesTermOpinionMoralityBuiltMereCosmosEthicalSubjectivePersonal OpinionsFrillsEthical Values Author:Bhikkhu Bodhi
“In this world everything changes except good deeds and bad deeds; these follow you as the shadow follows the body.” WorldBodyThis WorldShadowDeedsGood DeedsThings Change Author:Bhikkhu Bodhi
“By citing the UN Charter I indicate that the defensive party to the conflict should use only proportionate force, try to avoid civilian casualties, and end combat operations as soon as possible. These are provisions recognized by almost all authorities on international jurisprudence.” ShouldTryingEndsUseForcePartyConflictAuthorityInternationalOperationsCombatCiviliansProvisionCasualtiesCharterCitingJurisprudenceCivilian Casualties Author:Bhikkhu Bodhi
