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I am a student midwife and have been set an assignment on how being a Buddhist may affect childbirth. For example, is it against their beliefs to have a male midwife? Or are there any special requests Buddhistss may have when in labour e.t.c. I would be very grateful if you could gve me any insight into this interesting religion and culture. Thank you.
Hi Lauren,
This is an interesting question.
Actually Buddhism is about how to experience inner peace through the right conduct of contentment and harmlessness. If there are any "special request" by any Buddhist in labour, it would have nothing to do with Buddhism, but with her cultural belief.
Hope this simple answer clear your doubt.
Take care.
Justin Choo
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Justin Choo
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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.
Experience
I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations
I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications
YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
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