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1
Q

Are Buddhism and politics in alliance with one another?

A

Yes

2
Q

What has Buddhism become disassociated with?

A

Universal tendencies

3
Q

Why have they disassociated themselves with universalistic tendencies?

A

Because ideas and themes are not always applicable to all people at all times

4
Q

What is Buddhism associated with?

A

The fate, well being and survival of particular people - mainly their own

5
Q

What do people believe they should defend?

A

Their type of Buddhism

6
Q

What is Buddhism used as?

A

A form of protection and to ward off danger

7
Q

What is Buddhism a form of?

A

Protection

8
Q

What can deities do to those in Buddhism?

A

They can bring protection for those in society and Buddhism

9
Q

What can deities provide?

A

They can give refuge, guide, ensure peace and happiness for the people

10
Q

What can happen if society generates particular ideas associated with Buddhism?

A

Their ideas can be used as a form of protection

11
Q

What can the buddhas teachings be used to protect?

A

Buddhas teachings can be used to protect ones culture

12
Q

What is Buddhism seen as?

A

A powerful force that can avert danger

13
Q

What can the imagined national essence be used as?

A

A form of protection and vice versa

14
Q

What do those in tantric Buddhism use deities as?

A

They use powerful practices and deities in order to protect their culture

15
Q

Who is an example of a religious figure who has authority over the secular?

A

The Dalai Lama

16
Q

What is the religious authority of the Dalai Lama used to sustain?

A

Religious authoritative figures are used to sustain rule over the secular and the religious

17
Q

What do groups want to do within their states?

A

They want to create a state where the teachings of the Buddha are allowed to flourish

18
Q

What do they want it to be natural to protect?

A

They want it to be natural to protect Buddhism

19
Q

What does Bhutan want to do?

A

Promote itself as the happiest place in the world

Want to produce happiness where Buddhism can flourish

Want to create an ideal Buddhist place