Descolonizar la mente, sacralizar la existencia: Una opción budista ante la confusión de nuestro tiempo. Issue 1 (7th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Obregón, Diana; Herrera, Eduardo
• Is Part Of: Horizontes decoloniales. Number 7:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 128
• Publication Date: 2022-04-07
• Subjects: Budismo -- Cognición -- Mente -- Karma -- Ética; Budismo -- Cognição -- Mente -- Karma -- Ética; Buddhism -- Cognition -- Mind -- Karma -- Ethics; Religion and politics -- Periodicals; Postcolonial theology -- Periodicals; Postcolonial theology; Religion and politics; Periodicals; 201.72
• DOI: 10.13169/decohori.7.1.0101
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2422-6343

Abstract

Abstract : This article examines some of the central Buddhist teachings as a contribution to a postcolonial reading. It understands Buddhism not as a religion but as a cognitive theory. From that standpoint, its non-theistic outlook, its emphasis on introspection, and the practice of mindfulness make this discipline a powerful tool for individual transformation. Thus, Buddhism can redefine any social or political praxis from the most intimate and personal to the most external reality. A key to this is to take full responsibility for the actions, words, and thoughts that give rise to the world we all share.