In Buddhism ethics are measured via The Noble 8-Fold Path, as follows:
1. Right View
2. Right Intention
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
In contrast, the Bible & many Christians put forward the 10 Commandments:
1. You shall have no other Gods but me.
2. You shall not make for yourself any idol, nor bow down to it or worship it.
3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
4. You shall remember and keep the Sabbath day holy.
5. Respect your father and mother.
6. You must not kill.
7. You must not commit adultery.
8. You must not steal.
9. You must not give false evidence against your neighbour.
10. You must not be envious of your neighbour's goods. You shall not be envious of his house nor his wife, nor anything that belongs to him.
Which set of guidelines are the most useful in living an ethical, spiritually-aware life?
2006-11-21 03:08:39 · 9 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have emailed "EyeLovesJesus" for a citation for her assertion that the Buddha predicted a more perfect teacher to follow. Although the Buddha acknowledged his enlightenment was available to everyone, and that there would therefore arise any number of enlightened beings, it runs counter to Buddhist philosophy that some higher level of attainment is possible. I'm happy to read something in context that contradicts this idea, but I have serious doubts such statements exist.
2006-11-21 03:23:21 · update #1
Hello NH Baritone.. :)
I admire Buddha's teachings.. :)
But Buddha himself said that there would come another teacher after him, that would be perfect..and that we should start and follow His teachings.. :)
Have a Happy Thanksgiving Day.. :)
In Jesus Most Precious Name..
With Love..In Christ.. :)
2006-11-21 03:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by EyeLovesJesus 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First I would like to say SADHU SADHU SADHU to you.We are at present living in the era of Gotama BUDDHA.This era will last for 5000 years.After this the dhamma(truths or teaching) of the buddha will be forgotten.The world will then enter into dark ages until the next buddha appear.......MITRYA BUDDHA.So,don't be confuse.A sammasambuddha is the highest attainment,there is no such person that is more prefect than the most prefect.
2006-11-21 05:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I tend to follow the 8-Fold Path. Buddhism is such a beautiful, peaceful way of thought. :)
2006-11-21 03:22:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Buddhism!
2006-11-21 03:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
One who follows the Eightfold Path will pretty much follow the Ten Commandments by default (except maybe the first few since there is no deity in Buddhism).
One who only follows the Commandments may not as likely attain peace and enlightenment.
2006-11-21 03:17:26 · answer #5 · answered by zmj 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The path set out by Buddhism is only a guide to living a better and more fulfilled life-the bible is a set of theological doctrines which I am allegedly compelled to adhere to or face damnation, and it's founded on the supernatural. I will always opt for free choice and rationality over mindless theological dogma so it is Buddhism for me.
2006-11-21 03:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are both "useful".
But Salvation (Latin = "salus", health in the spiritualy-aware life) is a gift of God.
"It is by Grace ye are saved (made healthy), through Faith" and not of works (the 8-fold path) or by keeping the Law (10 Commandments)
2006-11-21 03:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why do you need those rules? If you are true to yourself, then that's the most you can be.
2006-11-21 03:57:42 · answer #8 · answered by Stef 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I personally like the Eight-fold Path more...
2006-11-21 03:10:56 · answer #9 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋