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仏教のこと - about Buddhism -

@ronniebardさんのtwitterで仏教の話がされていたので引用。
英語で長いけど、そんなに難しい英語ではないと思うので読んでください。


最後のこの一文は、仏教をちらっと考えてみればそうだなぁと思いますね。
"That is why there have never been any wars fought in the name of Buddhism."

仏教の歴史ある日本では、それでも争いは起きて来た。
宗教と政治というのはうまく絡みにくい。
それでも仏教に救われてきたことは多々あると思う。

それにアジア諸国でもモラル欠如のようなニュースを見ることがあるので、
(インドでバスで女の子がレイプされたとか。)
アジア諸国でも仏教を忘れた人達というのも増えてきているのだろうか。
(専門家じゃないので個人的な意見です。)

とはいえ、一度ここらで仏教を見直してみることだ。
日本の宗教は中国を経由し、釈迦の死後から時間も経っているので真言宗とかじゃなくて、
釈迦の教えそのものを読んでみるといい。
一見ちと強烈に感じるかもしれないけど、今の日本にはそのくらいの強烈さが良い。



from @ronniebard on twitter

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Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. The word comes from 'budhi', 'to awaken'.
It has its origins about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gotama, known as the Buddha, was himself awakened (enlightened) at the age of 35.

To many, Buddhism goes beyond religion and is more of a philosophy or 'way of life'.
It is a philosophy because philosophy 'means love of wisdom' and the Buddhist path can be summed up as:
(1) to lead a moral life,
(2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and
(3) to develop wisdom and understanding.

Buddhism explains a purpose to life, it explains apparent injustice and inequality around the world,and it provides a code of practice or way of life that leads to true happiness.
Buddhism is becoming popular in western countries for a number of reasons,
The first good reason is Buddhism has answers to many of the problems in modern materialistic societies
also includes (for those who are interested) a deep understanding of the human mind (and natural therapies)
which prominent psychologists around the world are now discovering to be both very advanced and effective.

It is a philosophy because philosophy 'means love of wisdom' and the Buddhist path can be summed up as:
Was the Buddha a god. He was not, nor did he claim to be. He was a man who taught a path to enlightenment from his own experience.

Buddhists sometimes pay respect to images of the Buddha, not in worship, nor to ask for favours.
A statue of the Buddha with hands rested gently in its lap and a compassionate smile reminds us to strive
to develop peace and love within ourselves. Bowing to the statue is an expression of gratitude for the teaching.
One of the Buddhist teachings is that wealth does not guarantee happiness and also wealth is impermanent.
The people of every country suffer whether rich or poor, but those who understand Buddhist teachings can find true happiness.

• Are There Different Types of Buddhism?There are many different types of Buddhism,
because the emphasis changes from country to country due to customs and culture.
What does not vary is the essence of the teaching ― the Dhamma or truth.

• Are Other Religions Wrong?
Buddhism is also a belief system which is tolerant of all other beliefs or religions.
Buddhism agrees with the moral teachings of other religions
Buddhism goes further by providing a long term purpose within our existence, through wisdom and true understanding
Real Buddhism is very tolerant and not concerned with labels like 'Christian', 'Moslem', 'Hindu' or 'Buddhist';

That is why there have never been any wars fought in the name of Buddhism.
That is why Buddhists do not preach and try to convert, only explain if an explanation is sought.

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eod