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#WW: 👹What does the Dhamma say about evil people? Can they be forgiven?

#WW: 👹What does the Dhamma say about evil people? Can they be forgiven?

There are times in history and present day where we hear of really evil atrocities done to innocent people. Our heart aches with pain for the victim and burns with anger for the perpetrator. As a Buddhist or one that identifies with Buddha’s teachings, is forgiveness the answer? We cover an interview about evil and also how Buddha approached a mass murderer who nearly killed him. Here are two stories:

Can evil people be forgiven?

Buddha faces a mass murderer who tries to kill him. Here’s what happened next.