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Buddhist Monk, Apparently Mistaken as Muslim, Attacked in Hood River
KVAL ^ | TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH 2016 | Stephen Mayer

Posted on 03/10/2016 8:19:29 PM PST by nickcarraway

Kozen Sampson, a Buddhist monk and co-founder of the Trout Lake Abbey retreat, said he was attacked Monday during a visit to Hood River.

He doesn't remember much, but says a man, who seemingly thought he was Muslim based on his clothing, attacked him for no reason.

"I pulled over, someone ran up and yelled. I turned around, they kicked the door, hit me in the side of the face and knocked my head into the frame of the car," Sampson said. "I do remember [him yelling] an F bomb [about] Muslims, and that was it."

But instead of anger and hatred towards that man, Sampson said he only feels forgiveness and compassion.

"I was thinking, 'That poor man.' Can you imagine living your life in fear and anger? Can you imagine wanting to do something that you had to hurt somebody?" Sampson said.

Now he's hoping the attack will be a wake up call for others, to come together and support our fellow man no matter what God they may worship.

"I don't know the Islamic faith well, but I do know that Muslims are our brothers and sisters and I would encourage everyone to just take a hard look at how supportive are you of all God's children," Sampson said.

His powerful message is already spreading -- a candlelight vigil to promote peace and tolerance will be held Friday night in Hood River. Organizers ask supporters to meet at 202 State Street starting at 6 p.m.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Oregon
KEYWORDS: buddhism; muslim; oregon
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To: alexander_busek
Kung Fu with David Carradine?
21 posted on 03/10/2016 10:20:09 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: marktwain

he was wearing a stealth burka


22 posted on 03/10/2016 10:37:44 PM PST by Nailbiter
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To: nickcarraway

“I don’t know the Islamic faith well, but I do know that Muslims are our brothers and sisters and I would encourage everyone to just take a hard look at how supportive are you of all God’s children,” Sampson said.

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Does he know what Muslims have done to people of his faith?

Obviously not.

Muslims should stay in their own countries until they learn to tolerate infidels (that will be never) or become non-Muslims.


23 posted on 03/10/2016 10:41:47 PM PST by Moonman62 (The US has become a government with a country, rather than a country with a government.)
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To: marktwain

were there any witnesses?....otherwise, it doesn’t sound true.....and making up stories is so common nowadays.


24 posted on 03/11/2016 10:09:49 AM PST by cherry
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