The Paradox of the Buddhist Soldier
At first glance, a military life and practising Buddhism may seem like two pursuits at odds. Buddhism sets the moral bar very high and nowhere in its teachings can one find any evidence in support of violence, whether in word, thought or deed. One could therefore argue that Buddhism and the military...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
2021
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Contemporary buddhism
Year: 2021, Volume: 22, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 102-143 |
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B Violence B War B Ahimsa B Warfare B international humanitarian law B Ethics B Buddhism B Vinaya B Pacifism B Intention B Pali Canon B Karma B Military |
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