The Coexistence of Violence and Nonviolence in Hinduism
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DOI: 10.1353/ecu.2017.0001
Abstract: The most famous Hindu of all times, Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) is widely perceived, especially in the West, as embodying the Hindu worldview and ethos. Gandhi made ahimsa (nonviolence) the cornerstone of his philosophy and practice… read more here.
Keywords: violence; hindus; coexistence violence; hinduism ... See more keywords
Violence and Nonviolence in Shinran
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DOI: 10.3390/rel9060178
Abstract: This article examines the Pure Land Buddhist thinker Shinran (1173–1263), from whose teachings the Shin Buddhist tradition emerged. Shinran’s ideas provide an alternative model for considering moral judgments and issues related to violence. Since Shinran… read more here.
Keywords: violence; nonviolence shinran; violence nonviolence; shinran ... See more keywords