| QUESTION : It's more important to help is one's family than help the strangers ? |
| Philosopher Peter Singer has argued that in the global village that we now live in, we have no moral alternative than to help those in need until we are reduced almost to the same point of poverty that they live in. The opposing argument states that to provide for one's family is a virtue, and that the raising of one's own children in a generous, while not extravagant, manner is a priority over the helping of the impoverished people not near to us. I wonder how a modern Zen Master, such as yourself, would resolve this dilemna. Thank you for your time and concern, I hold the utmost respect. Sincerely, |
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Take care of what you have to according to the opportunities that are given to you. KOSEN! |