Fusion Of Buddhism Over The Political Flashcards
Are Buddhism and politics in alliance with one another?
Yes
What has Buddhism become disassociated with?
Universal tendencies
Why have they disassociated themselves with universalistic tendencies?
Because ideas and themes are not always applicable to all people at all times
What is Buddhism associated with?
The fate, well being and survival of particular people - mainly their own
What do people believe they should defend?
Their type of Buddhism
What is Buddhism used as?
A form of protection and to ward off danger
What is Buddhism a form of?
Protection
What can deities do to those in Buddhism?
They can bring protection for those in society and Buddhism
What can deities provide?
They can give refuge, guide, ensure peace and happiness for the people
What can happen if society generates particular ideas associated with Buddhism?
Their ideas can be used as a form of protection
What can the buddhas teachings be used to protect?
Buddhas teachings can be used to protect ones culture
What is Buddhism seen as?
A powerful force that can avert danger
What can the imagined national essence be used as?
A form of protection and vice versa
What do those in tantric Buddhism use deities as?
They use powerful practices and deities in order to protect their culture
Who is an example of a religious figure who has authority over the secular?
The Dalai Lama