This paper is a study about hatred and its remedy from a Buddhist perspective, and discuss its implementation to remedial hatred in modern society. When facing the same situation, some people would remain calm and some would be angry. Hatred is the one of the main factor that lead to social issues. Therefore, it is important to cultivate the ability to recognize when the occurrence of hatred, and find out its reason in order to apply the right method to remedy it. Thus, this paper will first focus on the basic concept and meaning of hatred. Hatred is a feeling of hate on sentient being, which contain concept of repellency and will be shown through actions and words or working in the mind. Next, metaphors of hatred as cited in Buddhist sutras will be defined and was being categorized into four characters which are destruction, fearfulness, obsession and deception. The origin and cause of hatred was being explored, which was egocentric. The most critical mistakes that arises after hatred was endless reincarnation. There are four ways to overcome hatred by delving into the root of it all, which are repentance, eight noble path, four immeasurable minds, and wisdom of emptiness. The remedy to subdue hatred is self-reflection. Regarding the implementation in today’s society, this research will explore the “Song of the Ten Practices and Cultivations” written by the Venerable Master Hsing Yun. The paper will also examine three successful examples of Humanistic Buddhism activities, namely “Kaohsiung International Fruit Festival”, the education plan “The Son of Zu Lai”, and the preface of The Humble Monk; to dissertate the way to face hatred in the real life, thus proving that this practice will bring benefit to the society and the country.
