we are for it
Buddhists do not beleive in a heaven or paradise in the afterlife.
Because he was enlightened. (At least this is the Buddhist view).
Many Buddhists respect the lives of animals, and the original Buddhists were vegetarian.
it is the three baskets that are needed and rules and regulations to become a perfect Buddhist.This answer is from the view of a Buddhist.
There are many places one can go to find information on popular Buddhist symbols. Some websites include Wikipedia, View on Buddhism, and Religion Facts.
People have no need to pay for sacrements to help the dead because they believe death is non-existence.
The point of view in Stephen Crane's Episode of War is third person limited. Everything is told from the point of view of the lieutenant.
One. Thich Quang Duc a buddhist monk living during the Vietnam War committed Self-immolation (burned himself) in protest, to the mistreatment and discrimination of Buddhist people, to the Diem Government.
On how it was going to end. By the war :)
It was a land war, not a war about religion.
Each Buddhist is likely to have their own view on this issue, some Buddhists may have taken vows that might restrict their physical contact with others, but for the vast majority of Buddhists its not likely to be honest. When in doubt just ask.