Video game-loving China monk defends hobby, says gaming, religion serve similar life purposes
> Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted
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> Huayan once achieved the Legendary Eagle Master position, a very high ranking in Counter-Strike (CS).
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> “Why should I quit this good activity? While playing games, I can communicate and cooperate with people to achieve a win-win situation. I also gain empathy for others. These traits are all helpful for a person’s growth,” he said.
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> Huayan once achieved the Legendary Eagle Master position, a very high ranking in Counter-Strike (CS).
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> “Why should I quit this good activity? While playing games, I can communicate and cooperate with people to achieve a win-win situation. I also gain empathy for others. These traits are all helpful for a person’s growth,” he said.