Challenges Flashcards
who is Thich Nhat and why did he found engaged Buddhism
he is a Zen buddhist who saw the negative effects of the Vietnam war in which monks and nun had to choose between a contemplative life or helping those suffering
what is the teaching behind engaged Buddhism
Nhat argues that we are all ‘inter-are’ regardless of the event or scale so everything has to do with us.
what has Nhat done
- he founded Plum village the largest monastery in Europe
- he sounded the international network of engaged buddhists which have tracks exploitation and corruption
what are some of the 14 precepts
- don’t avoid or close your eyes to suffering
- don’t use the buddhist community to gain or make profit
- don’t think knowledge you possess is changeless
-dont maintain anger or hate, this can be done through meditation
why are the 14 precepts helpful
they are recited by thousands world wide and remain applicable to contemporary moral dilemmas.
by using these the world can transition from greed to compassion.
what did the Dalai Lama argue of forgiveness
there are two types:
higher - no ill feeling towards anyone
lower - we oppose the sin not the sinner
why is juice advocated for and not anger
anger is not good as it clouds the mind of clarity and is unhelpful.
what is the buddha example of forgiveness
the buddha being seen in the hell realm showing everyone is worthy of compassion
why is environmental awareness significant
as it violates the first precept ‘ do not harm living things’ on a large scales
how can environmental awareness be argues against
some argue that the purpose of Buddhism is salvation and attempt to reinterpret this is a distortion
how is environmental awareness in Buddhism defended
Buddhist motivated by ecological concern is a a part of the bodhisattva ideal which puts purpose it compassion
why do climate crisis arise?
due to not perceiving anicca and anatto correctly, which means we see ourselves as more important and not connected.
how are buddhist teachings relevant to climate
it moves society away from a capitalistic society which thrives on overconsumption and exploitation
how does the Dalai Lama support the climate crisis
he is seen to support the goals to reduce carbon emissions
climate quote from the Dalai Lama
the world grows smaller and smaller, more and more interdependent.
