Buddhism
Does Buddhism support determinism?
Also, what do the monks think about people of other faiths?
Does Buddhism support determinism?
Also, what do the monks think about people of other faiths?
Buddhism is called the “Eighty-four thousand Dharma.” Scientists put forward various theories, and even though there are established opinions and trends at that time, it is impossible to say “this in science.” Similarly, Buddhist commentators also put forward various theories, and even though there are established opinions and trends at that time, they cannot say “this is the case in Buddhism.”
What was interesting was probably about 1 or 2 years ago. Hasunoha was asked a question about the afterlife, and monks from various denominations literally gave colorful answers. Then viewers who had nothing to do with the question and answer got mad and said, “I don't know what it means! Why are they all so scattered! Let's just have a meeting! At the end of the Oreore scam, even the scammer will talk more and make phone calls!” I was tweeting something like that (laughs) it has diversified so much.
Well, as for the main subject, both deterministic Einstein and random quantum mechanics (Schrödinger, Heisenberg, etc.) support Buddhism. It's like that, so you are free to support determinism or not.
Rather, what is important in Buddhism is medicine for sickness. I wonder if I can combine attitudes according to the symptoms...
As for people of other faiths, if there were a hundred people, they would be on a hundred streets. Prejudice is a type of discrimination.
” Does Buddhism support determinism? ”
huh. Rather than supporting determinism, I think it is still more appropriate to include determinism. There's a deterministic part, and there's also a predetermined part.
There is a characteristic teaching method of Buddhism called [confrontation theory] or [medicine for illness]. We will consider the [root] of [against the audience] of seeking teaching, that is, the other person's ability to understand and the situation on the spot, etc., and flexibly and cleverly change the teaching policy as necessary. Therefore, if determinism is necessary for the person speaking, say something from a deterministic standpoint, and if a predetermined theory is necessary, say something from a predetermined standpoint.
“What do you think about people of other faiths?”
Of course, I think there are many things.
Even within the same Buddhism, there are many monks who hate other denominations and never recognize them. Conversely, in my case, for example, that point was quite permissive at best, and vague at worst.
As an aside, in my case it was “Merry Christmas!! I respect both good Buddhism and good Christians. A French poster with “chief priest” written on it is displayed in the main hall throughout the year. My favorite bracelet rosary is a set of round tiger eye stone beads and crystal magatama. This symbolizes my style of wanting to cherish both Buddha and God. My peers sometimes make fun of me, but I don't mind (laughs)
When it comes to Buddhism, I don't understand it because I'm a beginner, but at least I personally don't support it.
This is because the Buddha taught us to make an effort. To make an effort is to live.
However, if you think everything has been decided, the feeling of trying to make an effort probably won't arise.
So, personally, I don't support it.
Also, when it comes to other denominations, I respect them as the same Buddhists if they are attached to a Buddhist monk, even if the sutras they are based on are different.
Inquirer
This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is my humble answer to the question.
Buddhism is not deterministic, and if I had to say either, I would be in the position of causation theory.
It is a position where entities and identities that result from determinism are also denied.
Also, in determinism, as Mr. Miyake Seisho said, there is also an adverse effect of falling into a nihilistic argument that everything is useless no matter what you do. Actually, this is not the case; it is a place where good results can be achieved by adjusting good causes, and in Buddhism, it is taught to adjust good causes in order to move towards enlightenment.
I want to continue to practice Buddhism thoroughly.
Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho