How does mindfulness help defuse violent situations?

It allows you to avoid emotional reactions and think before reacting

How does forbearance help in avoiding violence?

By preventing the escalation of conflicts and promoting peace

How did Zen Buddhism influence samurai's during the Tokugawa era?

Shifted focus to spiritual cultivation

According to Buddhist Ethics, what is one of the economic solution to prevent violence as a result of poverty?

Systematic economic investment and look after those in poverty

What did the Thai monk Kittivuddho advocate for in the 1970s?

Killing Communists is justified to protect Buddhism

Why do some Buddhists practice vegetarianism?

Because Buddhism prohibits the harm or killing of living beings

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1
What are the three root causes of conflict?
Greed, hatred, and delusion
Anger, desire, and ego
Power, fear, and jealousy
2
How does mindfulness help defuse violent situations?
It allows you to make quick decisions without thinking
It makes you less compassionate
It helps you act impulsively
It allows you to avoid emotional reactions and think before reacting
3
What Buddhist principle prohibits harming or killing living beings?
Dharma
Nirvana
Karuna
Ahimsa
4
How does forbearance help in avoiding violence?
By preventing the escalation of conflicts and promoting peace
By encouraging individuals to react immediately to insults
By promoting complete detachment from all relationships
By encouraging anger as a response to conflict
5
Which Buddhist sect in Japan was involved in conflicts with other Buddhist sects?
Nichiren
Zen
Tendai
Pure Land
6
How did Zen Buddhism influence samurai's during the Tokugawa era?
Taught them to reject Confucianism
Shifted focus to spiritual cultivation
Promoted political rebellion
Encouraged material wealth
7
Which Buddhist country justified war as a means to protect Buddhism?
China
Thailand
Japan
Sri Lanka
8
What is NOT one of the attachments to material things that cause conflict?
Property
People
Wealth
Economic dominance
9
According to Buddhist Ethics, what is one of the economic solution to prevent violence as a result of poverty?
Punish those in poverty so they won't commit crimes
Protect those who are not in poverty from the violence of those in poverty
Systematic economic investment and look after those in poverty
10
Which Buddhist principle advocates for the avoidance of harm to living beings?
Wisdom
Karma
Compassion
Ahiṃsa
11
What did the Thai monk Kittivuddho advocate for in the 1970s?
Monks should serve in the military
Meditation can replace military training
Killing Communists is justified to protect Buddhism
War is never acceptable under Buddhist teachings
12
Why do some Buddhists practice vegetarianism?
To clear out the mind
To follow the teachings of the Dalai Lama
Because Buddhism prohibits the harm or killing of living beings
To develop spiritual awareness

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