ONLINE PETITION: Stop using Buddha's image on shoes

[Nortso G]

Hi,

I received a link from a friend to an online petition in regards to this issue.  Please review the petition and consider signing it.  The goal was set for 100,000 signatures.

Take care,
Nortso

www.TibetanHealingFund.org | Seattle, WA

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From: marco...@me.com
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 22:54:16 -0700
Subject: Fwd: Stop using Buddha image on shoes
To: marco...@mac.com

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From: Sherap <she...@gmail.com>

Subject: Fwd: Stop using Buddha image on shoes

Date: August 8, 2012 10:29:54 PM PDT

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Stop using Buddha's image on shoes

100,000

832

832 signers. Let's reach 100,000

Please start a petition

http://avaaz.org/en/petition/Stop_using_Buddha_Image_on_Shoes/

Why this is important

The International Buddhist Community is deeply disheartened to see Buddha's images on Shoes and Handbags. This is a disrespect for whole Buddhist community and the concerned Businesses have no sense of respect and consideration for other beliefs and religion. This is a great disgrace for entire Buddhist community who are trying hard to preserve and promote their religion.

Buddhism is our religion like any other beliefs. What is Jesus to Christian and Allah to Muslims, Buddha is to us, the Buddhists. We are sure no one would like to see one's religion icons on foot-wears and apparels

In response to the Buddha image on shoes

Tibetans and Buddhist community is feeling offended by a company based in California are promoting a variety of shoes with the image of Buddha.

sandals in the Buddha

Buddhist Tibet and Bhutan had documents sent toIcon Shoes footwear company to express their grievances. The company's Facebook page has also been flooded with words of protest. 

No immediate response from Icon Shoes footwear company.

"It's a shame, according to Buddhist tradition, the holy statue of the Buddha and they must be treated with respect. The inclusion of this picture up on the shoes is a lack of respect for the Buddhists" , Bhuchung Tsering of the International Campaign for Tibet (International Campaign for Tibet) expressed.

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