A Comparative Study of Islam and Buddhism: A Multicultural Society Perspective

Religions

Peng Kee Chang¹  Abd Hair Awang¹  Sivapalan Selvadurai¹  Wong Chin Yew¹  Mansor Mohd Noor² 

[1] Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;Institute of Ethnic Studies, National University of Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;

关键词: Islam;    Buddhism;    Malaysia;    multicultural society;    religion;   

DOI  :  10.3390/rel12121098

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In this article, two great world religions, Islam and Buddhism, are compared. The purpose is to highlight similarities and differences between the two religions. Additionally, this article aims to project elements and teachings that are deemed important by their followers. A neutral stance on their beliefs is especially important in a multicultural society. The study was conducted to promote the harmony and betterment of Malaysian society, and the nation at large; a value process of understanding of each religion is recommended, which can then lead to acceptance, respect and tolerance among the population, and form the basis for developing a paradigmatic Malaysian society that has unity in diversity. This study adopted document analysis as the research method for data collection and data analysis. The conclusions drawn are that, although the two religions appear rather different in terms of principles and practices, the core values of avoiding evil and doing good are similar. In addition, the study proposes that without prejudice and pride, the basics of all commonly practiced religions in Malaysia should be introduced to all Malaysians, with the objective of all understanding, but not necessarily embracing, each other’s religion.

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