Committed the self-immolation of a Buddhist monk. The self-immolation 1963

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The history of the famous stunning cases when people for one reason or another were resolved on acts of suicide, burning herself, and burning alive. This form of suicide is called self-immolation, and in most cases the person making it does is to declare something, to draw attention to something that is very important to him. In 1963, South Vietnam was just the case – suicide by self-immolation committed thiti Buddhist monk Quang Duc.

Social conditions

So what was the reason that was forced to do such an unimaginable act of this Buddhist monk? Duc's self-immolation had political overtones and was directly related to the situation prevailing in the country. It is known that in that period at least 70% (some up to 90%) of the population of South Vietnam practiced Buddhism. However, the authorities, who ruled the state, have created conditions in which the Catholic minority had significant advantages over the Buddhists. Catholics found it easier to move up the career ladder, they were granted numerous privileges, while the followers of the Buddha were treated as second-class citizens.Buddhist monk self-immolation

The Buddhists have been fighting for their rights, the important point in this confrontation began in 1963. In may of this year, the government of South Vietnam prevented the Buddhist holiday of Vesak, using force against the crowd that resulted in the deaths of nine people. In the future, the situation in the country continued to deteriorate.

Self-Immolation of Buddhist monk

June 10, 1963, some American reporters working in South Vietnam, it became known that on the following day in front of the Cambodian Embassy needs to happen something important. Many people do not pay attention to this message, but several correspondents in the morning arrived at the appointed place. Then, the Embassy has tightened the procession of monks, headed by driving a car drove Quang Duc. The participants brought posters on which was written the requirements for equality of religions.1963

Next, a Buddhist monk, self-immolation which was pre-planned and prepared, took a meditative pose, and one of his companions got out of the car with a can of gasoline and poured its contents on his head. Quang Duc, in turn, recited a “mindfulness of the Buddha”, after with matches set fire to himself. Gathered at the venue of the action the police tried to approach the monk, however, the accompanying Quang Duc, the priests did not admit to it, forming a ring around the living.

Eyewitness

Here is what David Halberstam, a journalist of the newspaper The New York Times, observing a act of self-immolation: "I guess I would have to see this sight again, but once was more than enough. Man burned in flames, his body shriveled and turned to ash, and the head blackened and charred. It seemed that it all happens slowly, but at the same time, I saw this man burn fast enough. The smell of burning human flesh, sobs gathered around Vietnamese... I was in a state of shock and could not cry, I was confused and was so puzzled that he could not ask the questions or to write something. What can I say-I couldn't even think. It seemed that his composure only available to one burning monk, who in all that time never moved and never made a sound".

Thit Quang Duc

The Funeral

The Funeral of the Buddhist monk was appointed on June 15, but later the date was postponed to the 19th. Until his remains were in one of the temples, where after was moved to the cemetery. Interestingly, the body of Quang Duc was cremated, but the fire did not touch his heart, which remained intact and was recognized by the Shrine. Buddhist monk self-immolation which was done for the sake of the common to all Buddhists of the purposes recognized by a bodhisattva, i.e. a person with an awakened mind.self-immolation

In the future government of South Vietnam went to the confrontation with the followers of Buddhism. So, in August security forces attempted to confiscate the relics left by the death of Quang Duc. Theymanaged to seize the heart of a monk, but to take possession of his ashes they were unable. However, the Buddhist crisis, which was marked by 1963, ended shortly after the military staged a coup and overthrew President Diem.

Conclusion

Malcolm brown, one of the journalists who were present in the self-immolation of a Buddhist monk managed to take some photos of what is happening. These pictures were posted on the front pages of major world Newspapers, so the incident has had a big political effect. Ultimately, the people of South Vietnam have achieved recognition of their rights, and a Buddhist monk, self-immolation which was done for the greater good, became a national hero.


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