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Buddhists view violence as the response of a confused mind to worldly experiences. Violence is not considered a "sin" but an unskillful means toward the ultimate end of achieving happiness. People commit violent actions out of anger, and they become angry because they are confused about what will make them happy. A simplified line of thinking of a person who commits violence is something like this: I want pleasure, and having X will make me happy. I can't have X because this person or that situation is preventing me. If the person or situation would only be different than it is, I could have X. The person or situation that is thwarting me should be different and so I'm angry, and I will do something about it! So the angry person thinks that by forcing the person or situation to be different s/he will be happy, but true happiness results from recognizing that it is really our grasping at pleasure that causes our suffering, not the fact that we don't get what we think will be pleasurable.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoNo. The following are the five precepts rendered in English . # I undertake the precept to refrain from taking the life (killing) of living beings.
# I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing. (lit. "taking what is not offered")
# I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct (adultery, rape, exploitation, etc).
# I undertake the precept to refrain from false speech (lying). 5. I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicants which lead to heedlessness. (Can include intoxicating ideas)
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∙ 11y agoNonviolence towards humans (in the womb and out) and even towards animals is an essential part of Buddhist practice. Indeed, the first Noble Precept of the Buddha is abstaining from killing.
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∙ 10y agoHindus and Buddhists do not believe in violence. Their main belief is compassion to all living creatures.
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What beliefs might a Hindu and a Buddhist share?
both Hindus and Buddhist believe that you will be reincarnated
What happened when Asoka became Buddhist?
they were hindus but they built buddhist art and buddhist temples
Where Buddhists and Hindus worship?
Buddhist and Hindus worship at home or at a temple
What is the serpent deity in Buddhist and Hindu mythology?
For the Hindus it's Naga. There are no Buddhist deities.
Why do Hindus believe it is so important to follow the path of nonviolence?
A balanced answer needs a response from a Hindu and a Buddhist. But I'll offer something from the Buddhist perspective. Essentially violence leads to the creation of more suffering both for the victims and aggressors and others associated with the act. It could be true to say that this is a belief but it seems to be true when I look at my own life experience. So my strict answer would be I believe in nonviolence because it leads to a decrease in suffering.
Do Hindus believe in human sacrifice?
No. Hindus do not believe in human sacrifice.
What did violence did Hindus do to the Sikh?
Hindus & shikh existed with each other without any kind of violence. In India there have been some incidents but not that much major.
Do Hindus have in an afterlife?
Hindus believe in reincarnation.
What do Hindus believe about jesus?
Some Hindus believe he didn't exist. Some Hindus believed he existed but wasn't divine. Some Hindus believe that he existed and was divine. It all depends on the Hindu that is asked.
Which religions believed in reincarnation?
Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs believe in reincarnation.
What do you call the Buddhist law of non violence?
Ahimsa
Why were the Hindus considered as peaceful people?
Yes They are, By & large Hindus are Very peaceful people.
