Significance of Civil war
The term "Civil war" is widely interpreted across different contexts. In Tibetan Buddhism, it pertains to internal conflicts among Tibetan factions. In Theravada, it describes strife between Naga kings during Buddha Konagamana's era. In historical terms, particularly in the USA, it refers to the Civil War linked to slavery abolition, while also encompassing significant conflicts in China, including the struggle between the Kuomintang and Communists. Additionally, it denotes various internal conflicts globally, often resulting from political disputes or colonial legacies.
Synonyms: Internal conflict, Civil conflict, Civil strife, Internecine war.
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Buddhist concept of 'Civil war'
Civil war in Buddhism captures internal conflicts among Tibetan factions and monasteries, resulting in violence, as well as historical disputes between Naga kings during Buddha Konagamana's era, highlighting the struggle for power within Buddhist communities.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) The internal conflicts that arose between different Tibetan factions and monasteries, leading to bloodshed.[1]
From: Dipavamsa (study)
(1) Conflict that arose between Naga kings during Buddha Konagamana's time.[2]
The concept of Civil war in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Civil war" signifies internal conflicts within a nation, often causing social, economic disruption, and emotional trauma. It encompasses historical struggles in various regions, including slavery's abolition in the USA and ideological battles in China.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A historical event referenced as a backdrop for death and suffering in Whitman’s poetry.[3] (2) A conflict between opposing groups within the same country, notably the struggle between the Kuomintang and Communists in China, which intensified after World War II.[4] (3) The prolonged conflict between the Kuomintang and Communists in China that persisted until 1949.[5] (4) Internal conflicts within a country, often emerging from political disputes or colonial legacies.[6] (5) A period of conflict within a country, specifically in Russia from 1917 to 1922, where various factions vied for control after the revolution.[7]