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Question 72: ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF KARMA, WHAT CAUSES WAR?
Answer: When a king of one country raises an army to attack another, several factors must come together: What invisible force brings these supporting conditions together – the king’s desire, the obedient army, abundant resources, and the agreement of his ministers? That force is karma. It has come to a time when the people of…
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Question 71: DOES BUDDHISM OFFER ANY SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUE OF GLOBAL POVERTY?
Answer: According to the Law of Karma, poverty can stem from various causes. It might be because in a past life, one was stingy and unwilling to help those in need; or it could be the result of wasting resources such as money, food, or clothing. It may also stem from having destroyed the shelters…
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Question 70: IN BUDDHISM, COMPASSION ENCOMPASSES ALL BEINGS, EVEN PLANTS. HOWEVER, IN REALITY, THERE ARE VARIOUS LEVELS OF COMPASSION WE SHOULD PRACTICE, RANGING FROM SMALL TO LARGE. COULD YOU EXPLAIN THIS IN MORE DETAIL?
Answer: We have various levels of love that expand gradually: Looking at this ladder of love, we can see that someone who loves only themselves is extremely selfish and will likely lack a sense of responsibility toward their family, community, and society. It is right to cultivate oneself, but this self-cultivation should be aimed at…
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Question 69: WHAT IS BUDDHISM’S PERSPECTIVE ON WHETHER CHILDREN SHOULD OBEY THEIR PARENTS OR TRY TO BE STRONG AND INDEPENDENT?
Answer: When parents bring a child into the world, they naturally love and care for the child with great dedication. Since the child is still young and naive, parents feel a strong sense of ownership over their child. This sense of ownership motivates parents to take on the responsibility of caring for their children and…
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Question 68: TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS, PEOPLE MUST PUT IN A LOT OF EFFORT, AND THAT DETERMINATION IS ALSO A SIGN OF INNER STRENGTH. MANY EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL STRENGTH. DOES THIS CONTRADICT THE BUDDHIST CONCEPT OF SELFLESSNESS AND ALTRUISM?
Answer: Truth is never one-dimensional; it is always comprehensive. According to Buddhism, to achieve success, one needs the merit accumulated in the past and the efforts in the present. Additionally, the support of Divine Beings may also play a role. In the past, to accumulate merit, a person must have already put in a great…
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Question 67: HOW SHOULD A BUDDHIST BE CONSCIOUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION?
Answer: In the past, the world did not yet raise the issue of environmental protection. However, thanks to scientific advancements, humanity has come to realize that survival on Earth depends on many crucial factors such as clean air, clean water, clean food, biodiversity, vast forests, and more. Unfortunately, these elements are being gradually destroyed by…
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