The relationship of Buddhism to peace and conflict in the world

Question 1

Buddhism believes in a balance between needs and over-indulgence to prevent greed-led conflict. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

The Middle Way

Question 2

The principles of Buddhism have been used directly and indirectly to justify and condemn conflict and violence globally

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What is true about Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

In Western countries, Buddhism is associated with Pacifism, There is a 1,600 year history of monastic-led rebellions & conflicts

Question 4

What did King Asoka of India (268–39 BCE) do when he became Buddhist to repent the violent actions he took to gain power

Accepted Answer

Established medical services for both humans and animals

Question 5

What 3 domains does Buddhism see as the underlying causes of violence and conflict in the world?

Accepted Answer

The external, The root, The internal

Question 6

The Buddha claimed the purpose of his teachings (Suttas) was to avoid conflict (viggaha) with anyone in the world

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What does Buddhism highlight as the main goal of all living beings? Anything contrary to this would disturb one&#x27;s peace

Accepted Answer

Avoiding harm and obtaining happiness

Question 8

Non-violent-communication is based of the Buddhist principle of compassion & has been a resource for conflict resolution

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Buddhist monks will bless soldiers so that they are calm & well-intended heading into battle instead of angry & cruel

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

What is not a root of unwholesome human conduct highlighted by Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Compassion (metta)

Question 11

The Buddhist doctrine has been used to justify war as the &#x27;emptiness&#x27; in Buddhism means no one is really killed

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What do International Humanitarian Law and Buddhism have in common?

Accepted Answer

They both want to reduce suffering

Question 13

In Thailand, Buddhist monks are sometimes consulted for advice (separate to direct political processes)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

What did Western-born Theravada Buddhist monk Ajahn Pasanno say happens when religion becomes tied to a state or policy?

Accepted Answer

The religion loses its loses its ability to have “spiritual gravitas"

Question 15

In order to recognise and remedy the causes of conflict in the world, what do Buddhist teachings (Suttas) emphasise?

Accepted Answer

Individual reactions have mass impacts on the world and can cause conflict, Mindfulness of one&#x27;s own behaviours in situations

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