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There are two parts to this paper: (1) a response to Buddhistconcerns about the notion of human rights; and (2) a discussion of thepossibility of a global ethic from a Buddhist perspective. In theseremarks I aspire to make a strong Buddhist case for the support ofhuman rights and the articulation and endorsement of a global ethicin harmony with Buddhist principles.! I will take each of these pointsin turn.