Reflexiones sobre la naturaleza y la práctica del perdón en el contexto doctrinal no-teísta del Budismo

This article deals with the concept of forgiveness within Buddhist thought understood this concept  as "a way to prevent negative thoughts, and therefore harmful, detrimental to peace, tranquility and  mental health of the individual." The practice of forgiveness must necessarily be accompanied by  feelings of love and compassion toward the offender and not motivated by a selfish desire to get  admiration for the act of forgiving. The act of forgiveness is a difficult one but it is at the same time  an important act of personal growth.