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We are learning about varies ethic groups so that we will be able to understand and communicate more effectivly.  I was wanting to know about any medical considerations with in the Buddist religion.
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Thanks in advance. I am currently in nursing school and I am doing research in Buddhism.  I would like to have information about varies things that would help a non-Buddhist understand and make the stay of the Buddhist patient a better one.

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Hi Tina,

Thank you for asking me, but I don't think I will be of much help to your question.  I don't think a non-Buddhist patient will be interested to listen to a non-Buddhist nurse talking about Buddhism, especially in time of sickness.  As for the Buddhist patient he wouldn't need you to talk Buddhism to him.  Unless I misinterprete your question, that would be my comment.

Smile from justinchoo :-)  

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Hi Tina,

It is not possible to view all Buddhists as a homogenous group.  But I shall take the liberty to comment that Buddhists do not have any taboos or restrictions in terms of medical treatments, so long as it does not involve hurting anyone in the process of healing.

Hope this helps.

Smile from justinchoo :-)  

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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.

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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

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I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.

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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)

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Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)

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