How does self-defense killing go with Buddhism?

Every situation is unique and calls for a unique response; ultimately we can't base our actions on rules from a book. As a rule, Buddhists are prohibited from killing. read more

Buddhism is quite practical and is the Middle Way. That being said, one should always have a mind to avoid taking life and should be a last resort. Self defense does not mean you need to kill -- that would be only in extreme circumstances. read more

The second part of the statement says basically that the mind and body are separate. This is also not true. They are inseparable. I see this person may not have a clear understanding of true Buddhism. On the subject of killing in self defense, I would have the agree with many others. The word I like to use here is "intent". read more