Socially Engaged Buddhism (with reference to Australian society)
by Phuong Thi Thu Ngo | 2012 | 44,050 words
In this essay, the concept of socially engaged Buddhism will be discussed with exclusive focus on Australia. The term Socially Engaged Buddhism refers to an active involvement by Buddhist members in society and its problems, practitioners in this nascent movement seek to actualize traditional ideals of wisdom and compassion. Also dealt with are the...
A (6). Working With Drug Addicts
[Full title: Buddhist Contributions to the Australian Society (6). Working With Drug Addicts]
As like the prisoner people, drug addicts people have the same considering of socially engaged Buddhist Organization to wish them managing their suffering they may provide significant opportunities to detoxicate to start a new life.
The percentage of Buddhist organization in Australia are involved in drug addicts is 24%. There is a commitment by such organisasions to teaching the dharma so that they may provide addicts with a more skilful means of dealing with the stresses in their lives. Some organization also emphase the need for addicts to experience unconditional love, loving kindness, so that they can regain a sense of self-worth.[1]