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1
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What is engaged Buddhism?

A

A modern movement within Buddhism

2
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What does engaged Buddhism focus on?

A

Politics and ethics

3
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Is engaged Buddhism hard to understand?

A

Yes

4
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What type of perspective does engaged Buddhism take?

A

A modern perspective

5
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What does the modern perspective entail?

A

On how to deal with ethical issues and political issues

6
Q

Who coined the term engaged Buddhism?

A

Tich nhat hanh

7
Q

When was engaged Buddhism coined?

A

1963

8
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What issues do engaged buddhists approach?

A
Economic issues
Social problems
Political debate
Environmental issues and concerns 
Religious institutions and people
9
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Why have their recruited people?

A

They have recruited people to combat issues of injustice, to fight and debate these issues