THE HUMAN SOCIETY AND THE BUDDHIST CONCEPT ON MODERN DAY HUMAN RIGHTS

Abstract

This paper proposes that Buddhism tried to implement human rights for all from the inception of Buddhism. All humans were treated in the same way. There was no difference between countries, people, religions, societies or tribes. These rights taught by the Buddha seem to be consistent with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. The Buddha tried to liberate all the people no matter from which corner of the earth they come from and he instructed his disciple to walk and preach
the doctrine for the well beings of many. This paper will attempt to show that a world body concerning the human rights of all people in the world, such as the United Nations Declaration, adopts the teachings of the Buddha as the base for their human rights laws. Buddhism is not only a logical philosophy but also a fact that one can use in their daily life to lead a peaceful life which contributes to the society’s human rights.