2006-12-03 06:41:13 · 10 answers · asked by i_heart_jake_ryan118 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If I recall, Buddhism teaches that all evil in the world is a result of desire, and that the state of Nirvana (ultimate bliss) is freeing ones self from all desire. This being said, any laws should probably have something to do with that: avoiding commiting evil in the pursuit of personal desires, and instead attempting to rid ones self of desires. But my understanding of Buddhism is that it is, in general, non-restrictive of people's actions, because that in and of itself is a desire, and something Buddhism attempts to avoid.
You'll have to talk to a theologian for specifics.
2006-12-03 06:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no laws in Buddhism.
There is the eight fold path but that is not a law. There is no God in Buddhism that will fry you like a piece of bacon if you do not dance a certain way!
You are confusing the ignorance of monotheism with Buddhism!
Buddhism actually isn't a religion but a philosophy! There are no Laws in philosophy only ideas of what is beneficial and what is detrimental!
2006-12-03 14:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basics are to adhere to a set of moral precepts encouraging right thinking, right speech and right practice. You don't need to know about Nirvana and metaphysics unless you choose to learn about them-it is first and foremost a system of practical philosophy for living a more fulfilling life.
2006-12-03 14:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No laws, but the guidelines of the Middle Way.
2006-12-04 06:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never to hurt any living things no matter how small.
To live your life helping those who need help.
Be at peace through meditation.
This is how I see it.
Buddhism is not a religion it is a way of life.
2006-12-03 14:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by slipper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhists follow the precepts which are not laws but a code of conduct.E.G.:the first is;I try my best not to kill!
2006-12-03 19:08:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
# 1Believe all this junk
#2 If you dont believe this junk got to # 3
#3 Try to force youself to blieve all this junk. vIf that doesnt work go to#4
#4 Become a J.W. or muslim.
2006-12-03 14:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by TROLL BOY 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To reach enlightenment. You basically keep living different lives until you reach it.
2006-12-03 14:42:53 · answer #8 · answered by tofu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a good person, respect others and don't kill animals.
2006-12-03 14:43:01 · answer #9 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
(Try) to repect all living things and be compassionate.
2006-12-03 14:43:24 · answer #10 · answered by I'm Sparticus 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋