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What should a Buddhist do, if he is required by the law to join the army and fight?
What should a Buddhist do, if he is **required** by the **law** to join the army and fight in war? [Related question ][1] As I read the answers to the above related question, this very real question was raised. What should someone do? - flee the country? - join the army? - hide and avoid being captu...
What should a Buddhist do, if he is **required** by the **law** to join the army and fight in war?
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As I read the answers to the above related question, this very real question was raised.
What should someone do?
- flee the country?
- join the army?
- hide and avoid being captured?
Pycm
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If we have the law of karma, why do we need other laws, or do we?
Since we have the law of karma then there should be no need for laws or prisons? The law of karma will issue out punishment automatically. So if you murder someone there will be equal consequences regardless. Is this correct?
Since we have the law of karma then there should be no need for laws or prisons? The law of karma will issue out punishment automatically. So if you murder someone there will be equal consequences regardless. Is this correct?
jason
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Jul 13, 2014, 07:28 AM
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Do Buddhists file lawsuits when grievances are done against them?
I have always been against lawsuits, but I live in America - and I have observed lawsuits being filed for many things. Suppose one's civil rights were in question, and it is a matter of being personally harassed and bullied upon by a larger organization that has clearly done wrong, would an American...
I have always been against lawsuits, but I live in America - and I have observed lawsuits being filed for many things.
Suppose one's civil rights were in question, and it is a matter of being personally harassed and bullied upon by a larger organization that has clearly done wrong, would an American buddhist simply let it go?
ina
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Tolerance – Buddhist in Countries with a Non-Buddhist Majority
Each religion has their own values and its – compulsory or recommended – rules. Tolerance begins where the rulings of the religions differ. To what extent should a Buddhist follow the rules of a country, and where is the limit when Buddhists have to protest or to disobey? Which rights for a Buddhist...
Each religion has their own values and its – compulsory or recommended – rules. Tolerance begins where the rulings of the religions differ.
To what extent should a Buddhist follow the rules of a country, and where is the limit when Buddhists have to protest or to disobey? Which rights for a Buddhist should be observed by all countries?
I am asking for rights that are needed to grant religious liberty in particular to Buddhists, maybe signed as the absolute minimum (limit when Buddhists have to protest or to disobey) and fair treatment (rights for a Buddhist should be observed by all countries).
Jeschu
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May 2, 2021, 12:22 PM
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Does a virtuous Buddhist indicate when making a turn and no-one (else) is watching?
It’s a question about the balance hetween adhering to law but also not becoming ridiculous about it. I hope it’s not a ridiculous question. ———- I am adding a justification for the validity of this question: violating a law in principle is suffering related, if not for getting caught by a hiding pol...
It’s a question about the balance hetween adhering to law but also not becoming ridiculous about it.
I hope it’s not a ridiculous question.
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I am adding a justification for the validity of this question:
violating a law in principle is suffering related, if not for getting caught by a hiding police officer, then because of moral shame anyway. so the question is about whether getting too pedantic about the law is silly (silliness leading to suffering, I presume.)
For example, a traffic light in the middle of a desert — who would obey it but a fool?
Erik Kaplun
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Mar 22, 2021, 07:38 PM
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"For a person whose past,present and future are the same" from Dhammapada
With reference to the title of the question, I would like to know if the person blessed or under a curse if for him the past, present, and future are the same? If by unlawful acts he is elevated to a higher position when these three positions are better. He wants such a condition to perpetuate and g...
With reference to the title of the question, I would like to know if the person blessed or under a curse if for him the past, present, and future are the same?
If by unlawful acts he is elevated to a higher position when these three positions are better. He wants such a condition to perpetuate and go on.
If he is downgraded for his lawful acts, his downfall is usually bitter for him.
How to analyze the situations?
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Dec 26, 2020, 08:17 AM
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Is there a universal definition of a crime?
.. I am starting to read [Smith and Hogan's Criminal Law][1], which is of course, not the law of Dhamma, but a common law from one island in Europe. This is the title of the first chapter, but it makes me think. I am interested whether there is a parallel within Buddhist law.. at the very least, giv...
.. I am starting to read Smith and Hogan's Criminal Law , which is of course, not the law of Dhamma, but a common law from one island in Europe. This is the title of the first chapter, but it makes me think. I am interested whether there is a parallel within Buddhist law.. at the very least, given that legal systems should be comparable, I think the question is worth asking! :)
So, what delineates a crime within Dhamma/Buddhism?
Ilya Grushevskiy
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Apr 12, 2020, 07:49 PM
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What would a Buddhist country's law be?
Does Asian countries has Buddhist law in their parliament/government? Is there thing like this? As we can see that Asian countries like Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Mongolia, South-Korea, North-Korea, Hongkong. In these counties mostly people are Buddhist so I've to know if there is Buddhist la...
Does Asian countries has Buddhist law in their parliament/government?
Is there thing like this?
As we can see that Asian countries like Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Mongolia, South-Korea, North-Korea, Hongkong. In these counties mostly people are Buddhist so I've to know if there is Buddhist law for parliament or government for Buddhist country. And if there what is it or what it'd be?
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May 10, 2017, 09:24 AM
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How is negligence dealt with?
Negligence is unintentional, so at least for the first offence due to negligence, there should be no punishment or kammic results (imo). What of recurring negligence?
Negligence is unintentional, so at least for the first offence due to negligence, there should be no punishment or kammic results (imo). What of recurring negligence?
Ilya Grushevskiy
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Jul 21, 2018, 02:31 PM
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Laws and rules and Dhamma
How are laws and rules in harmony with the Dhamma? How are the laws and rules we make in harmony or in conflict with the Dhamma? How can one best practice Dhamma while also practicing law ,enforcing law or enforcing any rules?
How are laws and rules in harmony with the Dhamma? How are the laws and rules we make in harmony or in conflict with the Dhamma? How can one best practice Dhamma while also practicing law ,enforcing law or enforcing any rules?
Lowbrow
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Oct 1, 2017, 02:57 PM
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Buddhist teachings on nation building & politics
From what I have read, Buddhism seems provide a practical path to follow in everyday life for a commoner to lead a life with lesser Dukkha and a rigorous path aimed at Monks seeking nirvana. But do any Buddhist teachings prescribe rules for nation building and politics? For example, in Hinduism (San...
From what I have read, Buddhism seems provide a practical path to follow in everyday life for a commoner to lead a life with lesser Dukkha and a rigorous path aimed at Monks seeking nirvana.
But do any Buddhist teachings prescribe rules for nation building and politics?
For example, in Hinduism (Sanathana Dharma), there is Arthashastra which gives a Dharmic way to engage in politics and run the country.
Since there are nations whose state religion is Buddhism (Cambodia, Bhutan, etc), does Buddhist teaching have anything about laws for governance (like the Sharia law in Islam)?
Bharat
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Jun 18, 2014, 05:48 PM
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Is it sinful to masturbate in Bhutanese variety of Vajrayana?
Is masturbation a sin *in Vajrayana variety practiced in Bhutan as official state religion?* When performed by non-monk, for example, adolescent boy, divorced man, as part of wider sexual practices used by partners, etc.
Is masturbation a sin *in Vajrayana variety practiced in Bhutan as official state religion?* When performed by non-monk, for example, adolescent boy, divorced man, as part of wider sexual practices used by partners, etc.
Max
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Aug 2, 2016, 07:39 PM
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The Law of One Form
In the Burton Watson translation of the Lotus Sutra, on page 136-7 there is mentioning of "The law of one form" Here is an exerpt of where this is mentioned by Shakyamuni: > "The thus come one knows that this is the law of one form, one flavor, namely, the form of emancipation, the form of ultimate...
In the Burton Watson translation of the Lotus Sutra, on page 136-7 there is mentioning of "The law of one form" Here is an exerpt of where this is mentioned by Shakyamuni:
> "The thus come one knows that this is the law of one form, one flavor, namely, the form of emancipation, the form of ultimate nirvana, of constant tranquility and extinction, which in the end finds its destination in emptiness. The Buddha understands all this."
Is there another name for the law of one form, because when I looked it up on the internet, -but perhaps my searching skills aren't very good- I couldn't find much anything about it and I would like to learn more.
Morella Almånd
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Apr 14, 2016, 12:47 PM
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Where can I learn more about cita niyama?
In https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/2459/what-is-the-buddhist-point-of-view-of-the-law-of-attraction/2487?noredirect=1#comment3190_2487 https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/295/suminda-sirinath-salpitikorala says that law of attraction is part of citta niyama. Where can I learn more...
In https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/2459/what-is-the-buddhist-point-of-view-of-the-law-of-attraction/2487?noredirect=1#comment3190_2487
https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/295/suminda-sirinath-salpitikorala says that law of attraction is part of citta niyama.
Where can I learn more about it? How come thinking about something affect the outcome that I am thinking about? I know of many ways actually. However, are there complete listings on how this come to be?
user4951
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Aug 11, 2014, 11:20 AM
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