Fusion Of Buddhism Over The Political Flashcards

1
Q

Are Buddhism and politics in alliance with one another?

A

Yes

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2
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What has Buddhism become disassociated with?

A

Universal tendencies

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3
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Why have they disassociated themselves with universalistic tendencies?

A

Because ideas and themes are not always applicable to all people at all times

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4
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What is Buddhism associated with?

A

The fate, well being and survival of particular people - mainly their own

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5
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What do people believe they should defend?

A

Their type of Buddhism

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6
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What is Buddhism used as?

A

A form of protection and to ward off danger

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7
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What is Buddhism a form of?

A

Protection

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8
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What can deities do to those in Buddhism?

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They can bring protection for those in society and Buddhism

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9
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What can deities provide?

A

They can give refuge, guide, ensure peace and happiness for the people

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10
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What can happen if society generates particular ideas associated with Buddhism?

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Their ideas can be used as a form of protection

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11
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What can the buddhas teachings be used to protect?

A

Buddhas teachings can be used to protect ones culture

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12
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What is Buddhism seen as?

A

A powerful force that can avert danger

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13
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What can the imagined national essence be used as?

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A form of protection and vice versa

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14
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What do those in tantric Buddhism use deities as?

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They use powerful practices and deities in order to protect their culture

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15
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Who is an example of a religious figure who has authority over the secular?

A

The Dalai Lama

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16
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What is the religious authority of the Dalai Lama used to sustain?

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Religious authoritative figures are used to sustain rule over the secular and the religious

17
Q

What do groups want to do within their states?

A

They want to create a state where the teachings of the Buddha are allowed to flourish

18
Q

What do they want it to be natural to protect?

A

They want it to be natural to protect Buddhism

19
Q

What does Bhutan want to do?

A

Promote itself as the happiest place in the world

Want to produce happiness where Buddhism can flourish

Want to create an ideal Buddhist place