Abstract
This article presents a comparative study of moral evil, human freedom, and justice in the Dhammapada and the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Engaging insights from Paul Ricoeur and John Hick, the study examines how Buddhism and Christianity interpret the moral consequences of human actions. While differing in theological foundations—karmic law and divine justice—the traditions converge in affirming moral responsibility and the inevitability of ethical consequences, offering valuable insights for interreligious dialogue and contemporary ethical reflection.
Recommended Citation
Centeno, Kevin Stephon R.
(2026)
"Buddha’s Dhammapada and Jesus Christ’s Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus: Evil, Freedom, and Divine Justice,"
Loyola Papers: Vol. 7:
No.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/loyola/vol7/iss1/6