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The greatest attention to religious violence since 9/11 has been on Islam. Of the world’s major faith traditions, Buddhism is most commonly and widely associated with peace, tolerance, and compassion. But Buddhism, like every other great religion, has a violent side. The article argues that Buddhist violence tends to occur in countries where Buddhism and the state are closely intertwined.
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Nilay Saiya and Stuti Manchanda, "Monks Behaving Badly: Explaining Buddhist Violence in Asia," International Security, Vol. 49, No. 4 (Spring 2025), pp. 119–159, https://doi.org/10.1162/isec_a_00510.
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