What are the ethics and morality of Buddhism?

Answer 1

It depends on the version of Buddhism. the basics of the Morality come from the 8 fold path. It consists of 8 virtues that one must have to become enlightened (Yes I know that is a simplification). They are break down into three categories wisdom, ethics and mental development. Right view and right intention are the wisdom virtues. Right speech, right action, and right lively hood are the ethics. Finlay, right mindfulness and right concentration are the mental development virtues.

For the sake of this question let us focus on the ethics. Right speech means not provoking further attachment in others. This means to a monk not talking. To a lay person it means not provoking hate or anger with their speech. Right action, again means not committing actions that provoke increased attachment in yourself or others. So, not stealing is a good example. Finally right lively hood; do a job that has positive effects for all involved basically. In the end the worst thing someone can do in Buddhism is to provoke unhealthy attachment and their ethical system is based on that precept.

PS. Again to those who will criticize me for being broad. I just tried to cram a books worth of information into two paragraphs. Give me a break.

Answer 2

The Eightfold Path is the foundation of Buddhist ethics and moralilty. There's more, as there is with every religion or belief set, but this is the beginning.

Since I'm lazy, copy and paste from Wikipedia:

Wisdom (Sanskrit: prajñā, Pāli: paññā)
1. Right understanding
2. Right thought
Ethical conduct (Sanskrit: śīla, Pāli: sīla)
3. Right speech
4. Right action
5. Right livelihood
Mental discipline (Sanskrit and Pāli: samādhi)
6. Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right concentration

In all of the elements of the Noble Eightfold Path, the word "right" is a translation of the word samyañc (Sanskrit) or sammā (Pāli), which denotes completion, togetherness, and coherence, and which can also carry the sense of "perfect" or "ideal".

Answer 3

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Answer 4

IT IS AN OCCULT JESUS IS THE ONLY TRUE AND ONE WAY IF YOU ARE INTEREDTED IN SEEKING AND KNOWING ATHE TRUTH READ THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE MATTHEW MARK LUKE AND JOHN

Answer 5

http://buddhism.about.com/