Reflexiones sobre la Naturaleza y la práctica del perdón en el contexto doctrinal no-teísta del Budismo

Authors

  • Gonzalo Ulloa Rübke Instituto de Ciencias Religiosas, Universidad Católica de Valparaiso

Abstract

This article deals with the concept of forgiveness within Buddhist thought understood this concept as "a way to prevent negative thoughts, and therefore harmful, detrimental to peace, tranquility and mental health of the individual." The practice of forgiveness must necessarily be accompanied by feelings of love and compassion toward the offender and not motivated by a selfish desire to get admiration for the act of forgiving. The act of forgiveness is a difficult one but it is at the same time an important act of personal growth..