[geomark]

There are a quite a few Buddhist monks who perform acts that are clearly contrary to the Buddha's teachings. Self harm is a very obvious one. A monk commits suicide for whatever reason and that implicates Buddhism? I don't think so. I think it's a dramatic demonstration of failure to overcome attachment to an idea (although he certainly overcame attachment to his body).

[jomamaxx]

"Self harm is a very obvious one. A monk commits suicide for whatever reason and that implicates Buddhism? I don't think so."

--> 'There is no self' in Buddhism :)