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Buddhism: Equality

Buddhist teaching on human rights

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Overview

Upekkha and how it supports rights, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists and its 1998 declaration on non-violence and human rights, situation ethics, the problems rights can bring, and Humanist arguments.

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What problems can human rights cause for Buddhists, and what do Humanists believe about rights?

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What are human rights, in a Buddhist view?

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Why might Buddhists support human rights?

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  1. 1

    What are human rights, in a Buddhist view?

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    Human rights are basic freedoms and protections owed to every person, such as life, liberty and fair treatment. Buddhists support them because every being can suffer and seeks happiness.

  2. 2

    Why might Buddhists support human rights?

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    Human rights protect people from harm, which matches the First Precept. Human rights also reflect the Buddhist belief that every person can reach enlightenment.

  3. 3

    What is upekkha?

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    Upekkha is equanimity, a calm and even mind that treats all beings impartially. Upekkha is one of the four sublime states taught by the Buddha.

  4. 4

    How does upekkha support human rights?

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    Upekkha means seeing friend, stranger and enemy with equal regard. Human rights likewise apply to everyone, without favouritism.

  5. 5

    What is the International Network of Engaged Buddhists?

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    The International Network of Engaged Buddhists was founded in Thailand in 1989 by Sulak Sivaraksa. The network links Buddhists working for peace, justice and human rights.

  6. 6

    What does the 1998 declaration Towards a Buddhist Culture of Non-Violence and Human Rights teach?

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    The declaration links human rights to the Buddhist values of non-violence, compassion and interdependence. The declaration calls on Buddhists to build a culture that protects the dignity of all.

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