NON-VIOLENCE: THE ETHICAL TEACHING OF BUDDHA AND ITS IMPACT ON PRESENT SOCIETY

Buddhism is not only a religious faith; it is a way of life. “Four Noble-Truths” and “Eight Fold Path” “Law of Karma” are the main teaching of Buddha philosophy which allows people to achieve enlightenment. Buddha was not a metaphysician. He was regarded as an ethical teacher. So he always gives importance on the moral significance of thoughts, actions, and emotions. Non-violence is the key teaching of Buddha philosophy means avoiding both external physical violence and internal violence of spirit.  Like Buddhism, other religions like Hinduism and Jainism also emphasis on Ahimsa or Non-violence as an important spiritual doctrine. Now Buddhism becomes most popular in our modern society. Buddhism teaches us how we live our lives and how we live in our society, ethically and morally. “Ahimsa” is the key virtue of Buddhism. Buddha taught us to love other animal also because animals have equal right to live in this world. It is totally abstaining from harming of any kind of living creature not only by deeds, but by words and in thoughts. Practice of non-Violence helps us to maintain a peaceful life.