what are the basic laws of buddhism?

Answer 1

the 5 basic precepts:

Not to take what is not free given.
Abstain from sexual misconduct.
refrain from taking life.
Will not abuse intxicants.
Refrain from idle chatter

Answer 2

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Good Question, Good Answer [Revised 4th edition] — Ven. S. Dhammika.

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The Four Noble Truths — Ven. Ajahn Sumedho.

The Four Noble Truths are the central Teaching of the Buddha. This booklet was compiled and edited from talks given by Venerable Ajahn Sumedho on the teaching of the Buddha: that the unhappiness of humanity can be overcome through spiritual means. The teaching is conveyed through the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths, first expounded in 528 BC in the Deer Park at Sarnath near Varanasi, India and kept alive in the Buddhist world ever since.



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What Buddhists Believe (Expanded 4th edition) — Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda.

This expanded 4th edition of "What Buddhists Believe" answers many questions which are asked about Buddhism by Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. There are so many misconceptions regarding superstitions and misinterpretations which are associated with this noble religion that it has become imperative to explain the Teachings in a manner which has contemporary relevance.

Answer 3

There are four immeasurable thoughts which should arise when practicing Buddhism:
1.Immeasurable equanimity- being free of the bias of liking some and disliking others, so remaining tranquil and unattached.
2.Immeasurable compassion-, wishing that all beings are freed from suffering.
3. Immeasurable joy in the highest happiness and liberation of all beings.
4. Immeasurable loving kindness, wishing for the happiness of all living beings.
There are four noble truths.
1.All conditioned existence is suffering
2.The causes of suffering arise from the afflictive emotions in our minds
3. There is a state in which all suffering has ceased
4.The way to cease all suffering is to follow the eightfold path.
The eightfold path consists of:
1.Having the right understanding
2.Having the right aspiration.
3.Having the right speech
4.Having the right conduct
5.Having the right livelihood
6.Making the right effort
7.Developing mindfulness
8.Developing concentration

Buddha said:
If we cling, if we grasp
there is suffering.
Things cannot last;
they are impermanent by nature.
Holding the view of permanence only leads to suffering.
It creates the cause to reincarnate in samsara(suffering) again.
Attachment ties us to samsara....again.

Answer 4

An important thing about Buddhism is that it's a philosophy for ending the suffering of people. It's not about worshipping a 'God' who will solve all your problems if you pray to him.

Answer 5

Buddha did not invent new things. He only experienced the true nature of all phenomena and tried to motivate others to do this as well.

Answer 6

Life is sorrow.

Let the healing begin