New Way Of Approach In Buddhist Studies

Author(s): Hajime Nakamura
Publisher: Hajime Nakamura

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26) A NEW WAY OF APPROACH 283 spirit of Buddhism in daily life of ordinary lay people as we are. Considering the fact that the ascetic life is not fit for practice in the presentday world and that it exists only in the sphere of our imagination, his teachings should be paid much more attention, not only by his followers, but also by those who profess other religions. Nowadays a new struggle is going on over ideologies, or, we might say, ideological terminologies. Such a kind of struggle is what the Buddha would not approve. We would venture to say that Buddhism is the only religion free from bigotry. It is to be called the religion for peace, at the same time. The way to peace and happiness is far, but we will definately endeavor for the cause of peace and happiness of mankind, observing the precepts of the Buddha, so that the ideal realm will be realized in this world.