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How does Buddhism view the current state of North Korea?

5 Zen Responses

This is what Kosei talked about before in ❝ Telephone Dharma ❞.

[Shakyamuni's View of War (Nation)]
This is a story about when Shakyamuni was in his reign. At one point, I asked the Buddha for his opinion on whether it was okay for King Ajaseo (Azaseou) of Magata Province to attack the small neighboring country Vajj (tribe). The Buddha asked his disciple Anan Sonja (Anan Sonja) for the next 7 points. In the country of Vadge,
① Do you often hold meetings and see if a large number of people gather at meetings.
② Whether they are gathering and acting together.
③ Whether they are acting in accordance with the law without determining what has not yet been determined, without breaking what has already been stipulated.
④ Whether you respect the elderly, rejoice, praise, hospitality, and listen to the words of the elderly.
⑤ Are you not violently leading, capturing, and holding down women and girls?
⑥ Are you taking good care of sacred places and protecting them properly?
⑦ Are Buddhist practitioners and academics (Shinjin) = “Arakan (Arakan)” free to enter and leave, and whether they are cherished?
Admiral Anan said, “Everything is protected in Vajj Country.” Hearing this, the Buddha responded to King Abise. “While protecting these seven, no country will prosper and will never decline (fail). Conversely, if these are not protected, they will destroy themselves even if left alone, and they will fall into the king's hands.” Hearing this, King Abdullah stopped sending troops to the Vajj country (tribe).
This story gives me important hints that are relevant to the present day. Currently, active discussions are taking place over Japan's security. I consider myself a Buddhist. “Protecting a country” is not about strengthening an army or joining hands with a strong country, but rather making an effort to become a “lovable country” where the Buddha's seven teachings are followed... I think politics “government (festival by festival)” means not shouting “patriotism,” but about making it a “lovable country.”
In your own light, don't invade (offend) others - from the Buddha's words

It probably depends on whether the current “North Korea” is implementing ① to ⑦...

“Equal resentment”

Old man with a beard

This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is my humble answer to the question.

Buddhism is also a teaching aimed at complete rebirth, so after all, I think it can be said that everyone is an object of equal, mercy, mercy, and salvation, as called “equal grudge.”

I hope that peace, peace, and happiness will come to everyone in North Korea as soon as possible, and I would like to make an effort to do something that even a bad life can be achieved.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho

It's not good to incite anger

There are many comments from senior North Korean officials and announcers that incite anger and hatred against Japan, the United States, etc.
Buddhism is a teaching that reduces worry, which is the cause of worry and suffering, and reduces worry and suffering.
Anger is a typical affliction.
The fact that North Korea fuels public anger
It is an act that increases people's worries, suffering, and stress.
Life is more comfortable when you let go of anger.
I would like people at the top of the country, not limited to North Korea, to reduce words and actions that incite anger.

If you look at the Earth from space, there are no borders.

 When considering this issue on a national basis, North Korea is viewed badly. However, what is most disgusting to Japan is the fear that one day a missile will fall. There are times when you get hit by a punch to the last minute. I can't believe that Buddhism will get through in front of a missile, but when it comes to whether there's anything I can do, there's nothing I can do. I am against sanctions, wars, and accusations. Even if these things happen, those who are the first to suffer damage are those who have North Korean nationality.
The best response is “Hmm.” I think that's the response. Peace is something that feels boring at first glance, but how do we live through repetition of boredom? do you want to continue? It's peaceful. This might be the true Pure Land of Paradise.

This is the official website of the Soto sect

Statement by the Chief Minister of State (on forced nuclear and missile tests by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
http://www.sotozen-net.or.jp/syumucyo/20170913_2.html