theory of non violence

[Thinker108]

what is the specific theory of non violence according to Buddhism.
can anyone help?

[ROM]

Violence won't achieve anything, especially an end result.

[Samana]

what is the specific theory of non violence according to Buddhism.
can anyone help?

Hi Thinker108,

Here is a reliable reference for you:



129. (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritualforums.co m%2Fvb%2F) All tremble at violence; all fear death. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill.

130. (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritualforums.co m%2Fvb%2F) All tremble at violence; life is dear to all. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill.

131. (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritualforums.co m%2Fvb%2F) One who, while himself seeking happiness, oppresses with violence other beings who also desire happiness, will not attain happiness hereafter.

132. (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritualforums.co m%2Fvb%2F) One who, while himself seeking happiness, does not oppress with violence other beings who also desire happiness, will find happiness hereafter.

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/dhp/dhp.10.budd.html (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.accesstoinsight.or g%2Ftipitaka%2Fkn%2Fdhp%2Fdhp.10.budd.html)

[Student4Life1975]

Violence won't achieve anything, especially an end result.
i dunno, if someone breaks into my house and threatens my family, i see no alternative. i hope to someday though

[DebbyM]

i dunno, if someone breaks into my house and threatens my family, i see no alternative. i hope to someday though

I think the above 'points' are more in reference to what you choose to do as you go through life don't you think? I don't see a suggestion that you shouldn't defend yourself? More like, are your actions in the normal course of your day, supportive of a violent nature or encouraging of violence toward other beings. Like if you had a choice between doing a kind thing (a compliment to a plain girl) or a cruel thing (reminding her that she is plain and less worthy as a result). Do you choose the path of compassion or do you choose to be callous and cold? Do you choose mercy or do you choose death? Emotional, physical violence......if there is no compassion, it is violence.