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Old 02-07-2011, 02:54 PM   #3097
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Originally Posted by Saya View Post
So, I knew Buddha ate some bad food, got sick (never specified the disease) and thats how he died, but in studying for a midterm I came across an article that stated the bad truffles he ate gave him dysentery, and this killed him. Why do I find this so funny?

So I think I wouldn't take The Buddha on the Oregon trail, no sir.
Would it be funnier if I tell you that as a 'supposed-to-be' buddhist, I've been told he died of old age and he knew he was dying, all my life?
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