Glimpses Of World Religions

Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: Navbharat Sahitya Mandir

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Bauddha Dharma
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The centres for Bhikshukas could easily take the form of universities and education became the institutions of the service of sangh's knowledge of many teachers.
The art of sculpture, of painting and crafts has got wonderful inspiration from it; some best creations of Asia are related to this Dharma.
Bauddha Dharma gives the noble message of accepting nationality in the form of universal genetics, wide and large forever. In our country's national emblem National Flag as well as in the principle of Panchsheel and non-alignment of Jawaharlalji the sentiments of welfare of Buddhism are reflected.
Bauddha Dharma has been able to attract people of may periods and many countries. First of all, Buddha honoured intellect, told people to submit to reason, religion and one's own self.
This religion has rubbed off all distincitions between man and man, has accepted equality of all men, founded it and Buddha has also declared equality of males and females. Buddha has laid very much emphasis on good character and good conduct, as a result thereof there are universalities and comprehensiveness.
The middle path is its speciality – the crest-jewell crown. By allowing the way lying middle between the two extremeties of extreme torture to the body and ‘indulgence of the senses in luxuries, he pointed out that the paths of meditation and Samadhi only are the means of the peace of mind.
There is catholicity of friendship and compassion in this religion and so, the suppressed, down-trodden, crushed and the tortured people loved this religion most. The commendable and good symbols of the outstanding characteristics of Bauddha