A Study of Genderlization and Critical Thinking in Buddhism

Abstract

This study, which explores the relevance of critical thinking in religious literature on gender issues and the relevance of critical thinking in contemporary society, discovers the importance of critical thinking in religious teachings by providing space for open dialogues on religious ideas based on multifaceted social experiences. The results, and discussion of the results are based on thematic data collection and correlation analysis. Michael Thomaszewski says that critical thinking among learning skills consists of eight steps. Almost all of the Buddha's sermons are directed to be followed equally by both men and women. The study reveals that according to the Tripitaka, the Buddha's teachings treated equally in the granting of positions and the establishment of lay societies. The protection of gender equality in both domestic and social affairs is evident from the Sigalovada Sutta, the Dhithu Sutta, the Kundala Kesatheri Apadana and the Theratheri Gatha. Anguttara Nikaya 111 asserts that not only the father, but also the mother is the primary teacher of the children. Both father and mother are valued in as persons with the four types of Brahman qualities in Buddhism. The Mangala Sutta states that one who respects one's parents will prosper, while the Parabhava Sutta states that one who disrespects them will perish. According to the Tripitaka, positive comments on gender equality have been made in the teachings of Buddhism. In various aspects of society, men and women have been given equal rights, respect and recognition. Buddhism has looked critically at society and has shown the way towards the improvement by identifying the lessons and teachings of and in life. It can be critically concluded that Buddhist teachings have granted life and Dhamma to all who live, without violating human rights in order to preserve gender equality.