Current Activities of Buddhist Humanism
Sharing the ideal of global citizenship and the oneness of all humanity is practiced by various Buddhist activities around the globe. In one of its practical meaning on the world stage, Buddhist humanism strives to spread peace and oppose threats to humanity’s survival. Another aspect of manifesting the teaching of Humanistic Buddhism is the interfaith dialogue and the study of the common tenets of non-violence.
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