Buddhist monks in the Japanese Imperial Army
Ok, this might seem a bit morbid, but while watching 'Men behind the Sun 4 - the Nanking Massacre' (not one of the most pleasant movies I've seen) I saw a Japanese monk that was cutting off the lower arms of fallen Chinese soldiers. The subtitle stated that he was responsible in some way of the disposal of dead bodies.Can anyone explain to me why a buddhist would undertake such a responsibility?
PS: I do not want to stir up a debate about Japanese atrocities/war crimes or anything like that whatsoever.
Thanks
Remi Vredeveldt
"Hysterical knowledge is often mistaken for historical knowledge"
Boni enim duces non aperto proelio, in quo est commune periculum, sed ex occulto semper adtemptant Vegetius Liber III, 9:5