Indian Society for Buddhist Studies

Author(s): Prachya Vidyapeeth
Publisher: Prachya Vidyapeeth

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aspects of his character. Some found in him a ready friend who was at their service both in prosperity and adversity.
Here, in this paper, I am going to deal with all these issue in the light of the Buddhist teachings and scriptures and also try to put emphasis on the other face of Devadatta.
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Relevance of Buddha's Philosophy and Conflict
Resolution in Asia
Ashwani Kumar, Jammu
Buddhism is named after the teachings (dharma) taught by the Buddha to the disciples. The basic principles of Buddha's teachings consist of mainly two connecting methods. These are Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path aiming to establish peace and harmony in the society and even in the whole world.
Buddhist Sangha is an ideal example of peace harmony and unity. It is one of the most fundamental institution of Buddhism founded by the Buddha. Monks and Nuns are considered to responsible for preservation and propagation of Buddha's teachings. They are still preaching and guiding actively to the lay people. Adhikaranasamatha is a tool of
nflict resolution in Buddhist Monastic Sangha in which settling the quarrel, conflicts, misunderstanding as well as duties of the monks and nuns. It is an ideal example for the management of Buddhist Sangha which help for development of peace and unity.
Asia is a vast continent with different religions and ethnic groups of people such as Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Jainism etc. Conflicts are a regular and common phenomenon in West and South Asia including Srilanka where Buddha is a living faith. Conflicts can be resolve though negotiation, meditation, diplomacy and creative peace building etc.