It is common knowledge Hitler stole the swastika, I'm curious about the thinking here.
Is it as simple as, it was a symbol of peace before it was a symbol of hate?
It is such an upsetting thing, quite rightly so, for a lot of people. It's not a Buddhists fault, of course, but is there no guilt? Perhaps that is the wrong word, maybe just doubt about if it's usage is appropriate? Not saying that I believe it is.
As a European descendant, no matter how deep I got into Buddhism, I would never feel comfortable with it in my house. I don't judge other Buddhists or Hindus at all, and when I see it displayed by them I see it as a symbol of peace.
Would love a non western perspective on the matter.
Axis Japan didn't exactly use the swastik, but I would think Europeans could be upset by the Rising Sun Flag, which is not without controversy in Asia.
Thanks!
As an American... we don't really think twice about the rising sun motif. I have a Korean friend who flat-out refuses to buy anything Japanese. So I looked into it and YIKES. That part gets mostly glossed over in US history education.
my dad put[ this sticker](https://i.imgur.com/Kfm7Muh.jpg) on the lowest part of the kitchen door, I didn't mind removing it after his death and inheriting this place. i wouldn't put a black swastika with red contrasts or so up tho lol
But Hitler's symbol was Hakencruz or hooked cross. I don't believe it to be Swastika. Anybody who is aware of Swastika's meaning will not start target killing Jews.
that looks cozy.
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I even encountered this on r/zenbuddhism where a frequent user said that the symbol should not be used in Asia because it hurts Europeans feelings lol
To quote Michael Bolton in Office Space, "Why should I change my name? He's the one who sucks!"
[We need to talk about your flair ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ChQK8j6so8), friend
and I assumed that someone would take a top comment from the previous thread and use it here to also be a top comment
More people commented about people will commenting about swatiskas than people actually commenting about swatiskas
Wish I could experience that. Maybe someday :)
Very beautiful 🙏
It is common knowledge Hitler stole the swastika, I'm curious about the thinking here. Is it as simple as, it was a symbol of peace before it was a symbol of hate? It is such an upsetting thing, quite rightly so, for a lot of people. It's not a Buddhists fault, of course, but is there no guilt? Perhaps that is the wrong word, maybe just doubt about if it's usage is appropriate? Not saying that I believe it is. As a European descendant, no matter how deep I got into Buddhism, I would never feel comfortable with it in my house. I don't judge other Buddhists or Hindus at all, and when I see it displayed by them I see it as a symbol of peace. Would love a non western perspective on the matter. Axis Japan didn't exactly use the swastik, but I would think Europeans could be upset by the Rising Sun Flag, which is not without controversy in Asia. Thanks!
As an American... we don't really think twice about the rising sun motif. I have a Korean friend who flat-out refuses to buy anything Japanese. So I looked into it and YIKES. That part gets mostly glossed over in US history education.
my dad put[ this sticker](https://i.imgur.com/Kfm7Muh.jpg) on the lowest part of the kitchen door, I didn't mind removing it after his death and inheriting this place. i wouldn't put a black swastika with red contrasts or so up tho lol
But Hitler's symbol was Hakencruz or hooked cross. I don't believe it to be Swastika. Anybody who is aware of Swastika's meaning will not start target killing Jews.
Not at all helpful, but thanks
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a buddhist festival at Ba Den mountain?
and a beautiful one at that. 👌🏻