Authority Of Political Power Over Buddhism Flashcards
Does Buddhism still have any power over authority?
No
Does Buddhism hold any power over the secular authority?
No, it is subservient to political authority
What can happen to the sangha if they do not conform to the rules of secular authority?
They can be persecuted and executed
What form of control is there?
Extreme control
What can happen to monasteries and why?
Monasteries can be attacked and used to replenish the states finances
Who will the state persecute?
Religious individuals
What can the state do to Buddhism and its members?
It can purify them and expel them from the community
Who can the secular state expel from Buddhism?
Monks and monastics from the sangha
What is monasticism seen as?
A legit target
What happens to Indian Buddhism?
It is often ignored and blocked out because of the critiques it has on social, cultural and economic aspects
What are the monks seen as? And what can this result in?
They are seen as unpatriotic and therefore become a target for persecution
What are monks seen to be living off?
The offerings of others
What is Buddhism seen as?
A threat
What are monks not believed to be doing?
Contributing to society
