[austingirl]

Are Buddhists known to go around so heavily armed? I thought they were non-violent. There have to be other religious groups in Nepal.

[Mixer]

Are Buddhists known to go around so heavily armed? I thought they were non-violent. There have to be other religious groups in Nepal.

The man said that the knives were collector pieces and the Taser gun was for his own protection, since he lived alone. I have to remember that one so I can be let go if I get caught in an Airport.

Is this guy serious. With the current situation here in the USA he is still trying to get his "protection" and "collectors items" on board an airplane.

[syriacus]

Are Buddhists known to go around so heavily armed? I thought they were non-violent. There have to be other religious groups in Nepal.

The only Sub(h)ash I ever knew was an Indian but I do not think he was Hindu. Eastern Gurung is the name of one language spoken in Nepal. Western Gurung is spoken in Bhutan, India, Nepal. This Subash Gurung guy is confusing.

[thucydides]

The Gurung people (that's the group this man belongs to and why that is his last name) are the same as the famed British Ghurka fighters. And yes, they are crazy about knives. When hunting down guerillas in Malaysia with the British, they prefered to sneak up and attack with their knives to pulling a gun. The Ghurkas carry the knife known as the Kukri, a long curved blade. They are fantastically courageous and loyal. It is entirely believable that this man is telling the truth when he said he was carrying the knives for protection. Maybe we should make him a sky marshall.