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The Paradox of the Buddhist Soldier

The Paradox of the Buddhist Soldier

10/01/2023, Buddhist Circles

In this article, Daniel Ratheiser and Sunil Kariyakarawana examine the apparent paradox between Buddhism and the military. By drawing on canonical Buddhist teachings ...

How Buddhist Principles Can Help the Practical Implementation of IHL

How Buddhist Principles Can Help the Practical Implementation of IHL

16/12/2022, Buddhist Circles

According to Buddhism, mental defilements are at the root of conflicts. In this article, Ven. Kosgama Muditha, Ven. Koralegama Gnanawasa and Ven. Kirindiwela ...

The Chogye Buddhist Chaplaincy Manual of the South Korean Military and Its Relevance to IHL

The Chogye Buddhist Chaplaincy Manual of the South Korean Military and Its Relevance to IHL

15/12/2022, Buddhist Circles

In this article, Hyein Lee examines a manual from the Chogye Order of Korean Buddhism which is distributed in the military Buddhist temples ...

Religion and International Humanitarian Law

Religion and International Humanitarian Law

28/06/2022, Humanitarian Affairs

In this new article published by the International Review of the Red Cross, Andrew Bartles-Smith explores the interface between religion and international humanitarian law ...

Sri Lanka: Discussions on Buddhism and IHL with the Security Forces

Sri Lanka: Discussions on Buddhism and IHL with the Security Forces

14/09/2021, Buddhist Circles

The US War College describes the condition of our world as Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA). Can Buddhism be drawn on to ...

Chinese Humanitarian Heritage and Dissemination of and Education in IHL in the PLA

Chinese Humanitarian Heritage and Dissemination of and Education in IHL in the PLA

31/03/2001, Other Traditions

In this fascinating article on “The Chinese Humanitarian Heritage and the Dissemination of and Education in International Humanitarian Law in the Chinese People’s ...