2006-12-02 16:30:57 · 9 answers · asked by Olivia 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Buddha taught:
Harm No One
Love Everyone
Have Pure and Noble Thoughts.
coupled with... the law of karma, you plant the seeds of discord you gain the harvest of discord. You plant the seeds of peace, you reap the fruits of peace.
2006-12-02 16:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jampa G 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Follow these precepts.
The Sixteen Precepts
THE THREE TREASURES
Be one with the Buddha
Be one with the Dharma
Be one with the Sangha
THE THREE PURE PRECEPTS
Do not commit evil
Do good
Do good for others
THE TEN GRAVE PRECEPTS
Respect and value life: Do not kill
Respect and value other's property: Do not steal
Respect and value yourself and others: Do not be commit sexual misconduct
Respect and value the truth: Do not tell a lie
Respect and value clarity of mind and health of body: Do not ingest intoxicants
Respect and value others uniqueness: Do not talk about other's faults
Respect and value difference: Do not elevate yourself by criticizing others
Respect and value generosity of the material and spiritual: Do not be stingy
Respect and value tranquility of heart and mind: Do not get angry
Respect and value all aspects of the Great Way: Do not speak ill of the Three Treasures
2006-12-03 00:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sadhu to 'a_delphic'.
Buddhist morals are based on Intention or Volition(Karma).Actions themselves are considered as neither good nor bad but 'only the intention and thought makes them so'.The connection between thoughts and deeds,between mental and material action is an extension of thought.It is not possible to commit murder with a good heart because taking of life is simply the outward expression of a state of mind dominated by aversion,anger,hate or greed.Deeds are condensations of thoughts.
Buddhist ethics recognizes the objectivity of moral values.That is to say,the karmic consequences of action occur in accordance with natural karmic law,regardless of the attitude of the individual or regardless of social attitude toward the act.
For e.g.,drunkenness has karmic consequences;it is a negative action since it promotes one's own unhappiness as well as the unhappiness of others.The karmic effects of drunkenness exist despite what the drunkard or society may think about the habit of drinking.The prevailing opinions and attitudes do not in the least detract from the facts that drunkenness is objectively negative.The consequences-psychological,social,and karmic-make actions moral or immoral-regardless of the mental attitudes of those judging the act.Thus while ethical relativism is recognized,it is not considered as undermining the objectivity of values.
Sadha,sadha,sadhu.
2006-12-03 01:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the whole purpose of the religion (like Hinduism it came from) is to become wise enough to figure out how to stop reincarnating (which is the only way to stop suffering, since suffering is a part of life), they seek to help relieve the suffering of others. They realize that suffering is caused by attachment to things that are not permanent (and nothing is permanent), and so they view attachment as bad. Everything people would do to cause suffering in others is caused by attachment to something, so by attacking the root cause of "bad" acts they prevent such acts.
Watch the Star Wars movies - probably the most fun way to understand Buddhist principles.
2006-12-03 00:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by Edward M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All things are impermanent,
- to not hang on but to let go of negative emotions like Hatred, Jealousy, Anger etc which benefits no one, no even yourself
- to enjoy a Happy moment while its here, but let it go when its gone
- To harm no one, not even yourself
-to view all things, people and events with equanamity, friends are good coz the encourage, Enemies are good cause they teach us what NOT to be .
- respect everyone from a Beggar to a King equally
2006-12-04 14:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by Sheena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace. Of the major religions it is the only one which has caused very little trouble. I have great respect for the Buddhist religion.
2006-12-03 00:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When every one finds light within there is peace all over, no one fights, there is no jealousy, abundant kindness, and love, because self actualization is reached.
2006-12-03 01:07:06 · answer #7 · answered by thachu5 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abstain from all evil
Cultivate that which is good
Purify one's mind
That is the teaching of all Buddhas
2006-12-03 04:43:16 · answer #8 · answered by shinai_inaozuke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Karma... What you do in this life will effect what happens to you in your next life.
2006-12-03 00:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋