2006-08-18 09:00:49 · 13 answers · asked by Chris M 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Buddhism, founded approximately 2,500 years ago is considered to be the oldest and is the third largest of the three world religions–Christianity and Islam are the other two. Buddhism has perhaps the strongest tradition of non-violence and peace of the three.
In the last century—one of almost unremitting strife—Buddhism has been a champion of peaceful coexistence and non-violent resolution of problems. There were notable exceptions: some Nichiren sects and the co-opted Zen of mid 20th century militaristic government of Japan are two examples. On the other hand, the five decades-long largely non-violent struggle for the independence of Tibetans, under the leadership the Dalai Lama, is notable.
2006-08-18 09:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by joseFFF 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddism is a belief that all life and people are to be respected, for they are part of the universe that keep it balanced. Buddhism has never been an initiator of war, but they have been indirectly involved. When the Dalai Lama was threatened in Tibet the Buddhist Monks defended him against communist China, only to be stopped by the Dalai Lama himself when he went into exile. So yes they have been in war, but never the initiators since it would be against the Buddhist principle of peace and love above all.
2006-08-18 16:13:59 · answer #2 · answered by Perhaps I love you more 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was Emperor Ashoka the Great (304 BC–232 BC) was the ruler of the Maurya Empire from 273 BC to 232 BC.
He quit war and embraced Buddhism.
He wasn't a Buddhist before , but after seeing the Gory of war, death and destruction he took up Buddhism
So it was more of before - after , otherwise , it is a No..
2006-08-18 17:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by StupendousMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the figting in sri lanka . The buddhist majority population has commited enormous atrcoties against the tamils.
2006-08-19 11:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah! Everyday ! In their own body. Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose. It is called good over evil. They are so busy with their own war that there is no time to be involved with others. Do you receive the light now?
2006-08-18 16:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by SPARTAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not often, and they probably weren't the most buddhist of Buddhists.
2006-08-18 16:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by Ox Cimarron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxymoron
2006-08-18 16:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by nihil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They dont even believe in squish bugs, how on earth would they go to war with someone?
2006-08-18 16:31:15 · answer #8 · answered by robbet03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ever watched an episode of 'Kung Fu'? (David Carradine/70's) It was fictional, but was based on actual
Chinese history.
2006-08-18 16:07:48 · answer #9 · answered by Randolph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But people do want wars with them. don't know why.
2006-08-19 23:18:00 · answer #10 · answered by FILO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋