Buddhism does not emphasize ethnic unity. Why?

Author: Hsu,Tao Qing; Tao Qing Hsu

If we have a deep understanding of Buddhism, such as the Buddha's teaching above, "I/the self, Buddha, and all sentient beings are one," we can understand why Buddhism does not advocate ethnic unity. Why? Since in the emptiness and equality of all things, I/the self, Buddha, and all sentient beings are one, there is no duality, and therefore no need for ethnic unity. If we think carefully, the so-called "ethnic unity" is essentially opposition, exclusion, and confrontation with other ethnic groups, and may even go further, to struggle and fight against those who do not agree with its ethnic unity. That is, inciting a mindset and behavior of antagonistic opposition and confrontation rooted in hatred. A single thought gives rise to evil. This is the karmic consequence of unwholesome causes and conditions. This situation often occurs when those with this mindset or who establish this concept, including groups and organizations, are built on inequality and disrespect between people, yet they seek to use "ethnic unity" to achieve their own selfish goals. This shows that this group lacks equality and respect for all sentient beings. In Buddhism, this does not align with the Buddha's teachings, such as the equality of all sentient beings. In the Buddhist concept of emptiness and equality, sentient beings are defined without distinction of race, skin color, religion, belief, or whether they are human or extraterrestrial. In other words, any sentient being arising from the convergence of various causes and conditions is called a sentient being. For example, cats and dogs in the animal kingdom are also sentient beings.