Question

Do buddists go to war?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Buddhism is generally seen as among the religious traditions least associated with violence. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been acts of violence directed, promoted, or inspired by Buddhists. As far as Buddha's teachings and scriptures are concerned, Buddhism forbids violence for resolving conflicts.

Answer 2

Answer:

In Buddhism there is no justification for war in their teachings. But Buddhism has not always separated itself from war. Shaolin Temple of China fought in a battle that helped establish the Tang Dynasty in 621. Centuries ago heads of Tibetan Buddhist schools formed strategic alliances with Mongol warlords and reaped benefits from their victories.

Zen Buddhism and samurai warrior culture were partly responsible for the shocking collusion of Zen and Japanese militarism in the 1930s and 1940s.

Buddhists tried not to be involved in wars but are often forced to fight for survival. Today there are thousands of Buddhists in the military of different countries.