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ellisonz

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10. I don't think they expect to solve the problems...

Reply to white_wolf (Reply #9)

Sat Mar 10, 2012, 02:18 AM

Mar 2012

...they expect to do the best they can by the people, and assuredly they believe Buddhism does have a role in that. They are worried more about globalization obliterating their culture than China per say, but having lived in Hawaii, I can assure you cultural imperialism is nothing be sneezed at.

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Bhutan Happiness Index: Buddhist Country Fails On Its 'Gross National Happiness' (GNH) [View all] ellisonz Mar 2012 OP

Maybe they are not real Buddhists. Lost-in-FL Mar 2012 #1

Poor choice of words in headline I think YankeyMCC Mar 2012 #2

When wealth is Newest Reality Mar 2012 #3

Is it not an expedient mean though in its purpose? ellisonz Mar 2012 #4

You bet! Newest Reality Mar 2012 #5

That certaintly would be a good topic for discussion. n/t ellisonz Mar 2012 #6

I think the problems might stem from more worldy issues rather than relgious ones. white_wolf Mar 2012 #7

Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy. ellisonz Mar 2012 #8

First of all, let me make it clear that I don't support any form of imperalism to deal with... white_wolf Mar 2012 #9

I don't think they expect to solve the problems... ellisonz Mar 2012 #10

I've been to Hawaii and read up on its history. white_wolf Mar 2012 #11

The debate is always kind of whether... ellisonz Mar 2012 #12

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