RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS for Buddists

To the person asking whether a Buddist boy should be encouraged to
join Cubs and Scouts. YES.

The following is an excerpt from the "Special Opportunities" file
on the Scouts-l filelist.
>
>
> RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS
>
>"A Scout is reverent." All Scouts show this by being faithful in
>their duty to God. Some go further and give special service. This can
>qualify them for a religious emblem. Such an emblem is not a Scouting
>award. It is conferred on a Scout by his religious leader. Each faith
>has its own requirements for earning its emblem. Listed below are the
>emblems and where to find out about them. before writing or visiting
>your local council service center, check with your religious leader.
................. many others deleted .......................
>
>
>SANGHA
> Buddhist -- Buddhist Churches of America, National Headquarters,
> 1710 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109; 415-776-5600.
>

This is a BOY SCOUT level emblem. There may also be one for Cubs.

Paul S. Wolf

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