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	~~\|breakout=Buddhism~~		\|contents=The Five Precepts of Buddhism condemn activity relating to “sexual misconduct, falsehoods, and intoxicants” (Peek,529), possibly limiting the ability of individuals to associate with certain behaviors or activities. While Buddhism does warn against disobeying the Five Precepts, as this may result in bad Karma, it ultimately asserts that it is the choice of the individual to decide whether or not they wish to follow the declarations of the Five Precepts (Peek, 529). Furthermore, Buddhism’s focus on moral authority, in which the individual is not subordinate to the Five Precepts, can be interpreted as allowing individuals freedom in regards to association. Demonstrated by this, although Buddhism provides guidelines for what followers ought to avoid associating with, these are merely suggestions. Thus, emphasizing the freedom of the individual, Buddhism can be seen to support the right to free association.
	\|contents=The Five Precepts of Buddhism condemn activity relating to “sexual misconduct, falsehoods, and intoxicants” (Peek,529), possibly limiting the ability of individuals to associate with certain behaviors or activities. While Buddhism does warn against disobeying the Five Precepts, as this may result in bad Karma, it ultimately asserts that it is the choice of the individual to decide whether or not they wish to follow the declarations of the Five Precepts (Peek, 529). Furthermore, Buddhism’s focus on moral authority, in which the individual is not subordinate to the Five Precepts, can be interpreted as allowing individuals freedom in regards to association. Demonstrated by this, although Buddhism provides guidelines for what followers ought to avoid associating with, these are merely suggestions. Thus, emphasizing the freedom of the individual, Buddhism can be seen to support the right to free association.
			Though, the traditions of Buddhist monks reveal how certain Buddhist practices restrict freedom of association. As explained by Holmes Welch, “According to the Buddha’s rule, when people become monks and nuns they lead a collective life. Not only is there no private property, but there is no thought for oneself. To take thought for oneself is to keep hold of the ego” (Welch, 146). Noted by Welch, upon entering monastic life, Buddhists are expected to relinquish all previously held associations. Therefore, observed through the expectations of monks, elements of Buddhism confine free association.

	~~Though~~, the ~~traditions~~ of ~~Buddhist monks reveal how certain Buddhist practices restrict~~ freedom of association. ~~As explained by Holmes Welch~~, ~~“According~~ to ~~the Buddha’s rule~~, ~~when people become monks and nuns they lead a collective life. Not only is there no private property~~, ~~but there~~ is ~~no thought for oneself~~. ~~To take thought for oneself is to keep hold~~ of the ~~ego” (Welch, 146)~~. ~~Noted by Welch~~, ~~upon entering~~ monastic ~~life, Buddhists are expected~~ to ~~relinquish all previously held associations. Therefore, observed through~~ the ~~expectations~~ of ~~monks~~, ~~elements of Buddhism confine free association~~.		Looking to Buddhist leaders, freedom of association is ultimately upheld. For example, in a 1993 Washington address, the Dalai Lama demonstrated his admiration for the principles of democracy, particularly the liberties, such as freedom of association, it guarantees to civilians. The Dalai Lama asserts, “Irrespective of whether we are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, belonging to one nation or another, to one religion or another, adhering to this ideology or that, each of us is just a human being like everyone else.” Through his words of acceptance, the Dalai Lama conveys that Tibetan Buddhism supports the ability to freely associate with many identities. Thus, while the Five Precepts and monastic codes appear to restrict the liberties of followers, the Dalai Lama’s words affirm them.

	Additionally, through the Eightfold Path, the eight practices Buddhists are expected to follow on their journey to nirvana, certain behaviors are limited. For example, when following the Eightfold Path, individuals are restricted from making a living off selling animals, weapons, meat, poison, and liquor (Tilakaratne, 48). Condemning certain professions and ways of life, Buddhism again appears to limit the associations of its followers, undermining the strength of the freedom of association within the belief system.		References:

	~~Looking to Buddhist leaders, freedom of association is ultimately upheld. For example, in a [[Probable year:: 1993]] Washington address, the~~ Dalai Lama ~~demonstrated his admiration for the principles of democracy~~, ~~particularly the liberties~~, ~~such as freedom of association~~, ~~it guarantees to civilians~~. The Dalai Lama asserts, “Irrespective of whether we are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, belonging to one nation or another, to one religion or another, adhering to this ideology or that, each of us is just a human being like everyone else.~~” Through his words of acceptance, the Dalai Lama conveys that Tibetan Buddhism supports the ability to freely associate with many identities. Thus, while the Five Precepts, monastic codes,~~ and ~~Eightfold Path appear to restrict the liberties of followers, the Dalai Lama’s words affirm them.~~		Dalai Lama, “Buddhism and Democracy,” Washington DC, 1993: https://www.dalailama.com/messages/buddhism/buddhism-and-democracy

			Peek, John M. “Buddhism, Human Rights and the Japanese State.” Human Rights Quarterly 17, no. 3 (1995): 527–40. http://www.jstor.org/stable/762392.

			Welch, Holmes. “The Reinterpretation of Chinese Buddhism,” The China Quarterly, 1952
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|contents=The Five Precepts of Buddhism condemn activity relating to “sexual misconduct, falsehoods, and intoxicants” (Peek,529), possibly limiting the ability of individuals to associate with certain behaviors or activities. While Buddhism does warn against disobeying the Five Precepts, as this may result in bad Karma, it ultimately asserts that it is the choice of the individual to decide whether or not they wish to follow the declarations of the Five Precepts (Peek, 529). Furthermore, Buddhism’s focus on moral authority, in which the individual is not subordinate to the Five Precepts, can be interpreted as allowing individuals freedom in regards to association. Demonstrated by this, although Buddhism provides guidelines for what followers ought to avoid associating with, these are merely suggestions. Thus, emphasizing the freedom of the individual, Buddhism can be seen to support the right to free association.

Though, the traditions of Buddhist monks reveal how certain Buddhist practices restrict freedom of association. As explained by Holmes Welch, “According to the Buddha’s rule, when people become monks and nuns they lead a collective life. Not only is there no private property, but there is no thought for oneself. To take thought for oneself is to keep hold of the ego” (Welch, 146). Noted by Welch, upon entering monastic life, Buddhists are expected to relinquish all previously held associations. Therefore, observed through the expectations of monks, elements of Buddhism confine free association.

Additionally, through the Eightfold Path, the eight practices Buddhists are expected to follow on their journey to nirvana, certain behaviors are limited. For example, when following the Eightfold Path, individuals are restricted from making a living off selling animals, weapons, meat, poison, and liquor (Tilakaratne, 48). Condemning certain professions and ways of life, Buddhism again appears to limit the associations of its followers, undermining the strength of the freedom of association within the belief system.

Looking to Buddhist leaders, freedom of association is ultimately upheld. For example, in a [[Probable year:: 1993]] Washington address, the Dalai Lama demonstrated his admiration for the principles of democracy, particularly the liberties, such as freedom of association, it guarantees to civilians. The Dalai Lama asserts, “Irrespective of whether we are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, belonging to one nation or another, to one religion or another, adhering to this ideology or that, each of us is just a human being like everyone else.” Through his words of acceptance, the Dalai Lama conveys that Tibetan Buddhism supports the ability to freely associate with many identities. Thus, while the Five Precepts, monastic codes, and Eightfold Path appear to restrict the liberties of followers, the Dalai Lama’s words affirm them.

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