Saturday, April 7, 2012

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What are the Buddhist solutions to conflicts?

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Ensuring the Freedom of thought, speech, and action. The authority should not interfere with the citizen’s right to form all kinds of peaceful political, religious, social, or cultural assemblies or associations. Mahāparinibbāna sutta states firstly, people must assemble frequently. Secondly, they should assemble peacefully or in unison, arise peacefully and transact business peacefully. The absence of social security can affect not only the destitute but also society as a whole, leading to a full fledge conflict. Ensuring Social Security of life and property, guarantee to the right of life. “All beings desire happiness” and “life is dear to every living being”. Buddhism recognizes the fundamental equality of all human beings in respect of their caste. Equal protection and absence of any form of discrimination is essential for the peace of a country. Ruler’s responsibility: “righteous conduct and “impartial conduct. Promoting Relationships Based upon Respect and Trust. Avoiding Destructive Activities. Avoiding Cruelty and Punishment. Providing Economic Development. Respecting Each Others Belief and Faith. Exercising Forgiveness, Tolerance, and Contentment.

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