That was a very good word you suggested. Yes, I would say “naive” is a good substitute. It is more neutral, and hence, less offending. I thank you for your interjection.

Hi ‘And Justice For All’,
Although there is a pretty strong place for “Detachment” in Buddhism, however, this concept is much misunderstood because detachment implies a sense of withdrawal.

I would prefer the term “Non-attachment” which simply implies not holding on.

However IMHO the main tenet of Buddhism is RENUNCIATION.This in short means renouncing what is worldly, transient, relative and limited and seeking what is transcendental, unchanging, absolute and unlimited–which the Lord Buddha called NIRVANA.

As for the ignorant fake-monk, he should have learnt long ago what the philosopher Seneca said “It is not the man who has little, but the man who craves more, that is poor”–which is also a basic teaching of Buddhism. CHEERS.

You asked for another word that might be used instead of “stupid”. Well, in the context of this thread and knowing all we now know about Goh’s actions and activities, I would suggest that the word “naive” might be more appropriate than “stupid”.

The worst thing is not that Ming Yi get jailed, the worst part is that he cause the reputation of Buddhism to go down in Singapore in history. His act has caused distrust and very likely, like NKF, the disappointment of donors who will not longer donate any money to charity and non-profit org anymore because “once bitten, twice shy”. On top of that, it show that the whole Ren-Ci org is corrupted by management who cover-up each other’s backside and lie for sake of self-interest.

Even now, this fake worldly monk still refuse to admit his mistake and guilt. If he want to be rich, wealthy and famous as Emperor Lee, he should start growing his hair and wear business-suit, or MIW’s attire.

I was one of those who donated thousands to Renci Hospital. When the NKF scandal broke, I called Renci Hospital and spoke to Alison Hack from Corporate Affairs & Resource Development. She assured me that Mingyi was not paid a single cent and even emailed me on 28 Jul 2005 as follows, “Ven Shi Ming Yi is NOT getting a salary from Ren Ci.” I still have that email.

So when news later broke that Mingyi was in fact paid by Renci Hospital, can you imagine what went through my mind? Lies, all lies!

Sad to say, I had since stopped donating to anyone, except Ms Teresa Hsu from Heart to Heart. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she doesn’t break my heart.

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