Background Flashcards
1
Q
What is engaged Buddhism?
A
A modern movement within Buddhism
2
Q
What does engaged Buddhism focus on?
A
Politics and ethics
3
Q
Is engaged Buddhism hard to understand?
A
Yes
4
Q
What type of perspective does engaged Buddhism take?
A
A modern perspective
5
Q
What does the modern perspective entail?
A
On how to deal with ethical issues and political issues
6
Q
Who coined the term engaged Buddhism?
A
Tich nhat hanh
7
Q
When was engaged Buddhism coined?
A
1963
8
Q
What issues do engaged buddhists approach?
A
Economic issues Social problems Political debate Environmental issues and concerns Religious institutions and people
9
Q
Why have their recruited people?
A
They have recruited people to combat issues of injustice, to fight and debate these issues
