Religions for Peace

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, Islam, Hindu, Sikh or other religions – has taught us to love our fellow humankind.

 

 

 

     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.