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The primary goal of Buddhism is to promote world peace.
The primary goal of Buddhism is to promote world peace.
True (A)
Kosenrufu refers to the aim of Buddhism in sharing correct teachings.
Kosenrufu refers to the aim of Buddhism in sharing correct teachings.
True (A)
Buddhism does not prioritize the dissemination of its teachings.
Buddhism does not prioritize the dissemination of its teachings.
False (B)
The correct teaching in Buddhism can vary significantly between different schools.
The correct teaching in Buddhism can vary significantly between different schools.
Kosenrufu is associated with the concept of achieving a harmonious world.
Kosenrufu is associated with the concept of achieving a harmonious world.
The main objective of Kosenrufu is to spread the accurate doctrine of Buddhism.
The main objective of Kosenrufu is to spread the accurate doctrine of Buddhism.
Buddhism aims to restrict the dissemination of its teachings to a select few.
Buddhism aims to restrict the dissemination of its teachings to a select few.
The correct teachings of Buddhism are universally agreed upon by all schools.
The correct teachings of Buddhism are universally agreed upon by all schools.
Achieving a state of world peace is a secondary aim of Kosenrufu.
Achieving a state of world peace is a secondary aim of Kosenrufu.
The practices of Buddhism focus solely on personal enlightenment without concern for sharing teachings.
The practices of Buddhism focus solely on personal enlightenment without concern for sharing teachings.
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Study Notes
Buddhism's Goals
- Primary goal: World peace.
- Secondary goal: Sharing correct teachings (Kosenrufu).
- Note: Dissemination of teachings is not a primary focus.
Kosenrufu
- Definition: Sharing the correct Buddhist teachings.
- Association: Achieving world harmony.
Varied Teachings
- Correct teachings differ significantly across Buddhist schools.
Buddhism's Goal: World Peace and Kosenrufu
- Buddhism's primary goal is world peace.
- Kosenrufu aims to share Buddhism's correct teachings.
- Kosenrufu is linked to achieving world harmony.
- Kosenrufu's main objective is spreading accurate Buddhist doctrine.
Dissemination of Buddhist Teachings & Doctrinal Variation
- There is disagreement on whether Buddhism prioritizes disseminating its teachings. Some sources state it doesn't while others emphasize the importance of Kosenrufu.
- The "correct" Buddhist teaching varies widely among different schools.
- There's no universal agreement on what constitutes the "correct" teachings of Buddhism.
- Buddhist practices are not solely focused on personal enlightenment; some traditions also emphasize sharing teachings.
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