Sustainable Peace; External Peace; Absolute Peace; Nibbana; Kutadanta Sutta
摘要
Human history has recorded the suffering of all sentient beings in wars. Therefore, Peace is the burning desire of mankind, the virtue of civilization. Buddhism is a religion of peace. In many Buddhist scriptures, the Buddha pointed the path that leads us to true Peace, true Happiness. In Kutadanta Sutta, The Buddha guided how to build sustainable peace, from inner peace to external peace, and finally absolute peace, Nibbana.From Kutadanta Sutta, we can find ways to transform human suffering in the present world. People are in need of a spiritual path, that teaching nonviolence, satisfaction, compassion, generosity, and peace of mind.This article suggests useful practical techniques to soothe anger, control desire and create a harmonious relationship. Buddhism teaches us to nurture peace in the heart and work to relieve the suffering of all people. Peace at the national as well as the global level is only possible if we apply Buddhism to everyday life.
目次
Introduction 240 An overview of Kutadanta Sutta 240 The meaning of Peace in the Kutadanta Sutta 242 The benefit of Buddhist Sacrifice 243 Building Sustainable Peace in Modern Society Based on the Kutadanta Sutta 245 Building Peaceful Communities 246 Conclusion 252
