Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted
Huayan once achieved the Legendary Eagle Master position, a very high ranking in Counter-Strike (CS).
“Why should I quit this good activity? While playing games, I can communicate and cooperate with people to achieve a win-win situation. I also gain empathy for others. These traits are all helpful for a person’s growth,” he said.
I used to play Left for Dead 2 with a Buddhist monk back in the day.
I might have also sold him half an ounce of weed once, after getting a good deal for a whole ounce, but I wasn’t smoking enough to warrant having that much on hand. Allegedly. I imagine the experience of handing illicit substances to a monk in full regalia might have felt surreal and kinda sinful to my Christian educated ass.