How Did Buddhism Shape A Healthy Society

Buddha was born in a society that has not be set up yet. He wanted to focus on his individual responsibility to shape a healthy society. He would speak to a large group of people and told them to have individual responsibility. While doing so, Buddha did not intend on creating a religion, political position, or a philosophy for a society. He was a liberator trying to lead a path from hate, fear, and delusion. As stated by Buddhist Studies, “His goal was to help as many beings as possible live in equa­nimity, harmony and loving kindness.” Buddha taught people to have self realization. One of his ways of life is called Dhamma, and it focuses on a path to liberation. Students of Dhamma will experience relief from pain and a sense of liberation.

If one wanted to know one­self, to experience one’s own true nature, he/she must focus on observation repeatedly, as a lifetime practice. A great way to observe is to be aware, meditate, and have an open mind. Buddha also emphasises that it takes patience and integrity to be on a path of Dhamma. Also he points out that being honest, sincere, and modest are a great part to the path. Buddha taught Dhamma with five prerequisites: do not steal, lie, use intoxicants, sexual misconduct, or kill. Non violence is the key teaching to Dhamma and a necessity for self development. As a student of Dhamma, he/she needs a base of non violence. Then they need to practice meditation to have an open mind. Once the student matures, they will see new perspectives. Students must vow not to kill, as it will liberate the mind from violence. Non violence is a teaching that Buddha wants his students to have in their mind. In times of war and fight, Buddha reminds that non violence will lead to compassion. Dhamma is not a law or philosophy, but a way of

I loved that he wanted people to focus on individual responsibility. I dislike when people tell you what to do and how to do it when they are not even doing it right themselves. For example, people tell me how to pass a volleyball when they can barely do it themselves. I want them to focus on their own selves before telling me what to do. If everyone focuses on their own responsibility then their would be less trash talking and the world would be better overall. I also like that Buddha tried to lead a path of nonviolence. I see that violence solves nothing. It just creates more of a problem that will be never ending. When I see that people are trying to argue and fight, I see their friends getting involved and it always ends badly. So staying away from violence would solve the problem to our society. If there is ever a problem, talk about it, then just forgive one another. Being loving and kind is so good because everyone would be morally happy. Everything that Buddha teaches is a great point that other should learn about. It will only help the world come together as one. Being open minded will allow others perspectives on certain things improve oneself. Being open minded to options will make everyone happy. Meditation is so good. It allows people to relax and take a moment to reflect on one’s life. In modern society, everyone is caught up in school and work, that we need a