Archives September 2023

Buddhism’s Path to Human Rights and Peace

• Article of ALOK MIND (Buddhist Philosophy) No. 3.
• Author: Bhikkhu ALOKA
• Published by ALOK MIND Foundation 
• Issued: 23 September, 2023

Abstract 

This article aims to sagely illuminate Buddhist way of human rights and peace. The author investigated human rights and peace in Buddhist canonical texts, academic books, and articles. In this article, there are four main measurements: (1) The Essential Elements of Buddhism to Support Human Rights and Peace (2) Buddhist Concept of Human Right.

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Buddhism and Gross National Happiness (GNH)

• Article of ALOK MIND (Buddhist Philosophy) No. 2.
• Author: Bhikkhu ALOKA
• Published by ALOK MIND Foundation 
• Issued: 19 September, 2023

Abstract:

This paper is to explore the fundamental connection between Buddhism and Gross National Happiness (GNH), with a focus on Bhutan, the origin of GNH. Based on the ancient teachings of Gautama Buddha, Buddhism offers the meaningful vision into human existence, emphasizing that suffering arises from perceptions of self and material attachments.

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The Noble Eightfold Path: A Path to Global Peace

• Article of ALOK MIND (Buddhist Philosophy) No. 1.
• Author: Bhikkhu ALOKA
• Published by ALOK MIND Foundation 
• Issued: 17 September, 2023

Abstract:

The profound implications of the Noble Eightfold Path in the context of promoting world peace are explored in this article, which is structured into three comprehensive sections: “The Essence of Buddhism and Global Societies,”

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