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Five precepts
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The five precepts or five rules of training is the most important system of morality for Buddhist lay people. They constitute the basic code of ethics to be respected by lay followers of Buddhism. The
Plaque with the five precepts engraved in English, Lumbini, Nepal
Plaque with the five precepts engraved in English, Lumbini, Nepal
In Thailand, a leading lay person will normally request the monk to administer the precepts.
In Thailand, a leading lay person will normally request the monk to administer the precepts.
The format of the ceremony for taking the precepts occurs several times in the Chinese Buddhist Canon. Plaque used at a zen center.
The format of the ceremony for taking the precepts occurs several times in the Chinese Buddhist Canon. Plaque used at a zen center.
Living a life in violation of the precepts is believed to lead to rebirth in a hell.
Living a life in violation of the precepts is believed to lead to rebirth in a hell.
Buddhist ethics
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Buddhist ethics are traditionally based around the enlightened perspective of the Buddha. In Buddhism, ethics or morality are understood by the term śīla or sīla. Śīla is one of three sections of the
Five precepts
…precepts. The five precepts form the basis of several parts of Buddhist doctrine, both lay and monastic. With regard to their fundamental role in Buddhist ethics, they have been compared with the Ten Commandments in Abrahamic religions or the ethical codes of Confucianism. The precepts have been connected with…
The Buddhist king Ashoka built pillars throughout the Indian subcontinent inscribed with edicts promoting Buddhist moral virtues and precepts.
The Buddhist king Ashoka built pillars throughout the Indian subcontinent inscribed with edicts promoting Buddhist moral virtues and precepts.
The bhavacakra (wheel of life) shows the realms of karmic rebirth, at its hub are the three poisons of greed, hatred and delusion.
The bhavacakra (wheel of life) shows the realms of karmic rebirth, at its hub are the three poisons of greed, hatred and delusion.
In the Zen Buddhist initiation ceremony of Jukai, initiates take up the Bodhisattva Precepts.
In the Zen Buddhist initiation ceremony of Jukai, initiates take up the Bodhisattva Precepts.
Giving (Dana) is an important Buddhist virtue. The community of monastics is seen as the most meritorious field of karmic fruitfulness.
Giving (Dana) is an important Buddhist virtue. The community of monastics is seen as the most meritorious field of karmic fruitfulness.