Although there is no problem of evil in Buddhism, the Buddhist understanding of the origin and causes of suffering will help us to find new approaches to the problem of evil. More specifically, I argue (1) that the concept of evil can be interpreted in terms of dukkha ; (2) that the ...
In India, the sixth century BCE was a time of doubt about, challenge to, and rejection of traditional religious patterns. By this point, many Hindus had become disenchanted with a religion that emphasized class, sacrifice, and ritual, and some religious leaders surrendered their status in society...
“Buddhism and Evil.” In The Anthropology of Evil. Edited by David Parkin, 128–141. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1985. Discusses the dimensions of the concept of evil and how the term may not apply to Buddhism, despite the fact that there are many sources and discussions which analyze “...
Taking the concept of evil as an example, it has to be maintained because evil does not exist by itself, but as a presentation of the Mind. As an ultimate, consequence, all religious prescriptions become meaningless and unnecessary. From its absolute point of view, it may argue for the ...
THE BLIND, DONALD J. DRUMPF AND THE OPEN GATES OF HELL “Darkness is good,” Dick Cheney. Darth Vader. SATAN. That’s power. It only helps us when they get it wrong. When they’reBLINDto who we are and what we’re doing.” Steve Bannon, President- select Donald J. Drumpf’s Chi...
However, there are also good Tengu, and the Tengu realm can be a place where monks continue to practice and seek enlightenment. This “shows an interesting development in the concept of evil,” which reflects the ideology of “original enlightenment,” according to which all beings manifest the...
Nirvana Buddhismis closely related to Theravada Buddhism, but the concept of nirvana is also central to many paths of Buddhism. The term nirvana means “blowing out,” as a candle is blown out, thus ending all attachment and desire to achieve a state of pure enlightenment. ...
concept of Buddhism. The Dalai Lama says: "Every sentient being—even insects—have Buddha nature. The seed of Buddha means consciousness, the cognitive power—the seed of enlightenment." “All beings are Buddhas, But obscured by incidental stains. ...
Buddhism is distinguished for its concept of non-soul or Anatma. They declare that a being is an aggregate of elements and parts which come into existence on account of karma and continues its journey onwards through becoming and changing because of desires till it achieves nirvana or a state...
remaining instead on Earth to help all sentient beings attain salvation. This latter concept was vigorously promoted byMahayanaadherents to differentiate it from theTheravadaconcept ofArhat. TheArhatis also an enlightened being, but according toMahayanabelievers, theTheravadin Arhatpossesses an inferior,...