| Title: | The puzzle of buddhist non-attachment: a challenge for laypersons |
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| Authors: | ID Sarkar, Joyitri (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Sarkar_Joyitri_2025.pdf (405,06 KB)
MD5: 80626990BE4DAFD0DCCFBFA1ABF3E556
 https://doi.org/10.3390/philosophies10030060
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FF - Faculty of Arts
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| Abstract: | This article explores the challenges associated with practicing Buddhist nonattachment as a layperson and whether its application in everyday life represents a puzzle. In Buddhism, practicing non-attachment implies becoming free of desires, as prescribed by Mahayana Buddhist philosophy in pursuit of liberation. This raises a critical challenge to form and maintain friendships in this increasingly competitive and demanding environment. To thrive, one must pursue beneficial goals to ensure a meaningful existence. A layperson, therefore, cannot entirely detach from their goals and aspirations without potentially abandoning the Buddhist path to enlightenment. Thus, non-attachment presents a dilemma for laypersons, creating a challenge in reconciling Buddhist philosophy with the realities of worldly existence. |
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| Keywords: | non-attachment, laypersons, Buddhism, desire, suffering |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Article acceptance date: | 12.05.2025 |
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| Publication date: | 19.05.2025 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | 15 str. |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 10, št. 3, št. članka 60 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-96097  |
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| UDC: | 1:24 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2409-9287 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 254595331 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/philosophies10030060 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 24.02.2026 |
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| Views: | 195 |
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| Downloads: | 1 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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