Religions for Peace
Our global community is comprised of people seeking refuge in various faiths. For the most part, the founder of each religion – be it Buddhism, Christianity,
Religions for Peace
If we continue to
exploit, kill, cheat and injure one another, we are not adhering to the teachings
of our respective religions. We no longer seek the peace that our religions
have taught us to pursue.
Throughout history, some have
tried to use religion as a tool to disunite humanity. These people
hold false understanding that
people of other faiths are enemies and are competitors that are to be defeated. They propagate
misunderstanding and proclaim that religious differences have made us unable to
live together in harmony.
All who love their religion should study their
original religious teachings. Buddhists should study the original teachings of
Lord Buddha. Christians, Jews and Muslims should study the original teachings
of their religion. Perhaps then, each will see that the original message of
each religion is that of love and respect for all living things that they can
correctly practice in their everyday lives. If we all do so, we close the path
to grief and open the door to joy and heaven. If we love our fellow humankind,
we must not kill or harm one another, but rather, dedicate ourselves to living
together peacefully.
We must remember that, although
the path to attaining peace differs according to one’s
knowledge, understanding, culture,
tradition, attitude and personal satisfaction, every religion was formed to guide people with a
philosophy to live happily.
In reality the true common enemy for all humankind
is our defilement, which includes greed, anger and ignorance. The defilement in
our minds is the true cause of conflicts, not religion. Such defilements lead
us to think, speak and act in cruel, aggressive and intolerant ways that lead to
pain and suffering in this world. Reject your defilements. Understand that
regardless of your religion, people of different faiths do not need to despise
or kill one another when what all of us want fundamentally is to live in
contentment and peace.
