Challenges

Question 1

who is the founder of engaged Buddhism

Answer 1

Thich Nhat

Question 2

what is the aim of engaged Buddhism

Answer 2

it seeks to apply Buddhist teachings in a more social manor, and is a cross denominational movement

Question 3

what are the origins of Engaged Buddhism

Answer 3

during the Vietnam war monks and nuns had to choose between helping those suffering or staying in their contemplative life

Question 4

what are examples of the 14 precepts laid out by Thich Nhat

Answer 4

• don’t lie to hurt people
• don’t accumulate wealth while others live in poverty

Question 5

Dalai Lama quote on social activism

Answer 5

‘it is not enough to be compassionate, you must act’

Question 6

how does Anicca and Anatta explain the climate crisis

Answer 6

we see them incorrectly, which mean we see ourselves as individual beings allowing us to exploit other species

Question 7

why are the 14 precepts important

Answer 7

as it critiques the tendency for Buddhist practise to be quiet and withdrawn.

Question 8

how are Buddhist teachings relevant in the climate crisis

Answer 8

the carbon crisis is the use of over exploitation of world resources which is seen clearly to rue objected by the 14 precepts

Question 9

examples of buddha and the environment

Answer 9

the buddha is portrayed as interconnected with nature.
- gaining enlightenment under the bodhi tree
- at birth the tree helping the mother

Question 10

examples of Buddhist practise against injustice

Answer 10

Buddhist relief orginisation aiming to reduce world hunger.

Question 11

what did Thich Nhat say was the root of war

Answer 11

‘we can only shoot others when they are strangers’

Question 12

what does the Pali cannon say of war

Answer 12

non violence is a significant theme and killing is seen as the highest immorality

Question 13

what can war be seen to support

Answer 13

right livelihood as it protects people

Question 14

what are exampled of Buddhists being included in war

Answer 14

buddhist formed alliances with Mongol war lords and reaped benefits

Question 15

according to Batchelor is is possible for females to gain enlightenment

Answer 15

gender is irrelevant, it is awareness that matters

Question 16

why may females be unable to reach enlightenment

Answer 16

• in Thailand, being born female is seen as poor karma

Question 17

why may being a women be seen as inferior in the path to enlightenment

Answer 17

it may be a socio-economical issue rather than an inherent inferiority.
being a mother may even help compassion

Question 18

views of women in therevadan buddhism

Answer 18

buddha and arhats must always be men as being a woman is seen as poor karma.

Question 19

views of women in Mahayana buddhism

Answer 19

the disagree with theravadan buddhists and believe there is no essence and individuals have no fixed gender. therefore, Mahayana Buddhist avoid misogyny

Question 20

what is the story of the Dragon kings daughter

Answer 20

• at eight years old the daughter was able to be liberated. a male has doubts over he enlightenment so she readily changes into a male bodhisattva and proceeds to preach the dharma, and it brings joy to all.

Question 21

what is an example of a countries ideas of women changing drastically

Answer 21

Sri Lanka, nuns only used to take 10 precepts but now are fully supported and trained.

Question 22

what are some rules nuns must follow

Answer 22

• they must always respectfully greet a monk
• a monk must not be abused by a nun

Question 23

what is a reason for the rules for nuns according to Barnes

Answer 23

as a way for monks to keep control of women

Question 24

origins of nuns in the monastery

Answer 24

initially, the Buddha was reluctant to ordain women. although allows it

Question 25

why was it difficult for women to be ordained in Theravada Buddhism

Answer 25

both Bikkhus and Bhikkunis had to present to ordain a Bhikkuni. although most orders of Nuns died out so it was hard for a female to get ordained

Question 26

why is it still difficult for women to get ordained in theravdan buddhism

Answer 26

buddhist leaders are unwilling to change the rule of presence at the ordination s they do not see themselves as authoritative to change it.

Question 27

Thailand and female ordination

Answer 27

women are servants to monks and can only take 8 precepts. Bhikkunis are tolerated but risk the charge of impersonating a monk

Question 28

what is the Sakyadhita

Answer 28

it holds conferences in buddhist countries discussing the issues facing female buddhists, they advocate for stronger female roles

Question 29

why does the position of women vary so greatly across the world

Answer 29

it is dependent of the sect of buddhism