lec 1= Buddhism and world peace

The definition of peace

a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violent conflict,

an absence of hostility, the existence of  interpersonal or

international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or

economic welfare,

the presence of cooperation, compassion, equality, and worldwide justice.

reconciliation; agreement after disagreement; harmony; Unity, etc.

Suu kyi says, “The Burmese concept of peace can be explained as the happiness arising from the cessation of factors that militate against the harmonious and the wholesome.”

The word nyein-chan translates literally as the beneficial coolness that comes when a fire is extinguished.

Shānti (Sānti) In Hinduism, Shānti (Pali: Sānti)

simply means "peace.  ’Om shanti shanti shanti ’= an

invocation of peace.

Shānti (Sānti) The threefold Shanti is generally

interpreted as meaning the threefold Peace -in body, -speech, and -mind

The meaning of Sānti in Buddhism In Buddhist practice śānti, or peace,

primarily means inner rather than outer peace.

Inner peace (or peace of mind) refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace.

Moreover, peace in Buddhism combines four primary issues:

1. happiness, 2. peace, 3. freedom,4. security.

Synonym of santi According to Ven. P.A. Payutto, peace

(santi) and happiness (sukha) are synonymous: an unhappy person cannot find peace and there can be no peace without happiness.

Buddhism prescribes freedom as another synonym for peace and happiness. Endowed with freedom, people can live happy and peaceful lives. (Payutto; 2001: 50)

" Śānti" is commonly used in the Pali texts as a synonym for Nibbāna.

The Buddhist path of practice is known in Pali as "sāntimagga" or The Path of Peace.

"Santimaggam eva brūhaya" — Cultivate this very Path of Peace. (Dhp)

Śānti, or inner peace, arises when the mind has let go of both grasping and aversion.

Two levels of Peace. At super-mundane level

(lokuttara), peace means Nibbhana, the highest state of happiness.

At the mundane level (lokiya), peace means “non-violence” or “peaceful coexistence”.

What is World Peace? The idea of world peace is a

utopian theory where non-violence exists across the planet, and by which every nation in the world cooperates willingly.

World peace, in a simple state, is the ideal of peace, freedom and happiness among all peoples and all nations.

an idea of planetary non-violence by which nations willingly cooperate, either voluntarily or by virtue of a system of governance that prevents warfare.

The term of world peace is sometimes used in order to refer to the end of all hostility among every individual, though the term is more commonly used for the purpose of referring to a complete and permanent end to all regional and global wars as well as future conflicts being solved through only non violent means.

Peace movement A peace movement is a social

movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation, often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. 

Why we failed to restore peace?

Religious views of world peace Christian: The basic Christian ideal

promotes peace through goodwill and by sharing the faith with others, as well as forgiving those who do try to break the peace.

Hinduism: World peace is achieved only through internal means—by liberating oneself from artificial boundaries that separate us but it is good in acquiring peace.

Islam: Islamic view of world peace is mentioned in the Quran where the whole of humanity is recognized as one family.

Buddhism: world peace can only be achieved if we first establish peace within our minds. 

Buddhist view on (world) Peace Peace is a central concept in the religion

of the Buddha. The aim of the good life, as understood in

Buddhism, is described as the attainment of a state of “Peace” or “santi.

On the other hand, the practice of the good life is said to consist in “sama-cariyā” or “harmonious (literally: peaceful) living” with one’s fellow beings.

It was this doctrine, which gave “inward peace” (ajjhatta-santi) and resulted in “harmonious living” (or “righteous living”—dhammacariyā—as it is sometimes called), which the Buddha sought to spread over the entire earth when he roll the wheel of dhamma (dhamma-cakkaṃ, literally, rule of righteousness).

The condition for peaceSeveral conditions must be met for peace to be reached and maintained:

• balance of political power among the various groups within a society, region, or, most ambitiously, the world

• legitimacy for decision makers and implementers of decisions in the eyes of their respective group, as well as those of external parties, duly supported through transparency and accountability

• recognised and valued interdependent relationships among groups fostering long-term cooperation during periods of agreement, disagreement, normality, and crisis.

• reliable and trusted institutions for resolving conflicts

• sense of equality and respect, in sentiment and in practice, within and without groups and in accordance with international standards

• mutual understanding of rights, interests, intents, and flexibility despite incompatibilities

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”