BUDDHISM AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN INDONESIA

Abstract

Today we are witnessing the world increasingly fused and no longer homogeneous. Indonesia and the ASEAN community is made up from ethnic, cultural, religious diverse. There are some religions, so that very important to develop an awareness of pluralism, tolerance, and mutual respect, as well as to grow a tolerant and harmonious society. Buddhism have a teach tradition that emphasizes the religious life of mutual respect, harmony and peace. There are also Buddhist teachings that recommend always holding deliberations, solving problems democratically, without violence to create a prosperous and harmonious life.