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Buddhism: Peace and Conflict

Engaged Buddhism and Buddhist responses to violence and terrorism

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Overview

The Karaniya Metta Sutta and why it was first taught, the Dalai Lama on 11 September 2001, Thich Nhat Hanh and the Order of Interbeing, and Sarvodaya Shramadana in Sri Lanka's civil war.

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How do Buddhists respond to terrorism, such as the attacks of 11 September 2001, and what is Engaged Buddhism?

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What is Sarvodaya Shramadana, and why do Engaged Buddhists act against violence?

Key term

What is the Karaniya Metta Sutta?

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  1. 1

    What is the Karaniya Metta Sutta?

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    The Karaniya Metta Sutta is the Buddha's teaching on loving kindness, often chanted for protection. The sutta wishes that all beings may be happy and secure.

  2. 2

    How does the Karaniya Metta Sutta describe the love Buddhists should have for all beings?

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    A mother protects her only child with her own life. The sutta asks Buddhists to cultivate the same boundless love for all beings.

  3. 3

    Why did the Buddha first teach the Karaniya Metta Sutta?

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    Monks meditating in a forest were frightened by hostile tree spirits. The Buddha taught them the sutta, and their loving kindness made the spirits friendly.

  4. 4

    How can the Karaniya Metta Sutta be applied to violence and terrorism?

    Model answer

    The sutta asks Buddhists to wish well even to those who wish them harm. Metta weakens the hatred on which violence and terrorism feed.

  5. 5

    How do Buddhists respond to terrorism?

    Model answer

    Terrorism is the use of violence against civilians to spread fear for political ends. Buddhists condemn terrorism as a breach of the First Precept and a product of hatred.

  6. 6

    How did the Dalai Lama respond to the attacks of 11 September 2001?

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    The Dalai Lama condemned the attacks and wrote to the US President urging a non-violent response.

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