If anyone could please direct me to a list of the Shinto and/or Buddhist list of Sins. I know that Shinto does not really have sins, but moreover a "don't do" system. But I would like to know as many of the don't dos as possible. As for Buddhism, I am really new to the whole thing and would also like a list of Rules for buddhism.
2006-12-22 18:13:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just adding to the 8-fold paths. There are the 5 precepts Buddhist practitioners apply to daily living:
1. Refrain from harming oneself or other beings
2. Refrain from stealing, taking what is not given.
3) Refrain from lying, gossip, idle chatter, divisive speech, harmful speech
4) Refrain from sexual misconduct, e.g. forcing oneself on another, bedding down with someone married
5) Refrain from intoxicants that causes heedlessness or causes one to lose full awareness, mindfulness, concentration, etc
2006-12-23 09:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by funkypup 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What "don't do" system is there in Shinto? I think you're a little off. Shinto is about following the way of the kami and respecting all forms of nature. There is no fixed dogma for a Shinto follower to follow. I suppose you could say that cleanliness and purifications are "musts".. The ideal of Shinto is to lead a pure and sincere life. Other "musts" would be typical Japanese traditions of listening to your heart, respecting your ancestors, leaders, and the world in general. You should also show thanks to the kami for the blessings they have bestowed upon you. Anything that goes against all of this would probably fall under the "don't do" catagory.
As for Buddhism, the Noble Eightfold Path isn't a list of "sins" but more like a list of morals. These are:
1. Right View
2. Right Thinking
3. Right Mindfulness
4. Right Speech
5. Right Action
6. Right Diligence
7. Right Concentration
8. Right Livelihood
Again, I can only assume that going against that list would be considered as something similar to a "sin." I hope this cleared some things up for you.
2006-12-23 02:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The eightfold path is a good start
2006-12-23 02:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in a way.. to a certain degree
2006-12-23 02:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋