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Re:A Buddhist monk confronts Japan’s suicide culture (2013) by scott_s on Thursday July 31, 2014 @02:24PM (#8115982)
"Mr. Shige says his approach to stopping suicides is quite simple: when he finds a likely person, he walks up and gently begins a conversation. The person, usually a man, quickly breaks down in tears, happy to find someone to listen to his problems."

Genuine empathy can be both powerful and shocking.

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Re:A Buddhist monk confronts Japan’s suicide culture (2013) by bradleysmith on Thursday July 31, 2014 @04:10PM (#8116687)
unexpected empathy is always particularly moving, especially for the hopeless. It's a STRONG pattern interrupt to a negative view of the world around you, and really makes people question themselves.
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Re:A Buddhist monk confronts Japan’s suicide culture (2013) by boohoofoodoo on Thursday July 31, 2014 @04:01PM (#8116625)
Agreed, http://www.smh.com.au/national/an-angel-walking-among-us-at-...
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