Do you know any politicians of buddhist faith anywhere in the world? Of course there are a lot in many East and South-East Asian countries, but primarily I wonder about the Western world. Who? Where?
2006-09-03 13:04:53 · 6 answers · asked by juexue 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
If there are any in the states then it is a well kept secret because I've never heard of any.
2006-09-03 14:06:12 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buddhism is, by it's own nature, a pacifist faith. It's not likely that a true Buddhist would stand much of a chance of getting elected to a higher office in this country.
2006-09-03 13:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Watson 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of several at the local political level, in various states.
But the general bias against non-Christian religions makes it difficult for anyone else to advance politically.
2006-09-03 13:07:35 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
how about the dalai lama? he may be in exile,but is still the king of tibet.
2006-09-11 03:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by onelonevoice 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bush definitely isn't. Neither are the neocons.
2006-09-03 13:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by Egroeg_Rorepme 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They're too smart for that.
2006-09-08 05:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by Duque de Alba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋