Buddhism and violence
Relationship between Buddhism and violence, and its history / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Buddhist scripture condemns violence in every form. Ahimsa, a term meaning "not to injure", is a primary virtue in Buddhism.[1] However, Buddhists have historically used scriptures to justify violence or form exceptions to commit violence for various reasons.[2][3] As found in other religious traditions, Buddhism has an extensive history of violence dating back to its inception.[3][4]
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This article discusses Buddhist principles with regard to violence, and also provides certain, historical instances concerning the use of violence by Buddhists, including acts of aggression committed by Buddhists with political and socio-cultural motivations, as well as self-inflicted violence by ascetics or for religious purposes.[5][6]
Despite these historical instances, the written practices of Buddha denounce violent actions.[4] Contemporary violence, or the promotion of violence, has been on the rise in some Buddhist communities. This articles provides information on instances of violence perpetuated by Buddhists throughout the world, and explores recorded instances of Buddhist violence by region.