Monks who were passionate about something they believed in enough to take their own lives through immolating themselves. This all happened during the Vietnam War when the Ngô Đình Diệm was basically outlawing Buddhism. These monks believed. These monks lived.
People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.
I’m going to tear out the thread from your skin, one by one, until your bones feel embarrassed by all the attention.




