A question for Buddhists. What action should be taken for .... ?

Question

Ok I'm very curious about this, but what action should be taken towards parasitic creatures such as mosquitos, ticks, etc etc because most of the time to remove them unfortuately it kills them?

I would like a serious answer please since I really would like to know the honest answer to this.

Thank You! They are very good answers and I glad to see the agreement with them. I gave you 3 all thumbs up.

Answer 1

That would be an unfortunate loss of life but one that might not be able to be avoided. Such as: Anytime you're walking on the ground there are thousands are creatures that may be harmed by our walking. It would be nice to be able to always do no violence. The thing I do is make a special offering, thank the parasite for its life (as it will come back in another form possibly human) and wish that their next incarnation be a more fortunate one. (I also wear repellent etc. but sometimes it can't be avoided, it is about intention)

Answer 2

The so much common reaction might be the eightfold course, however I'd love to gift anything exceptional, in view that you certainly requested approximately "traits." There are 10 virtues or "paramis." (Paramitas in sanskrit) Qualities that the Buddha is alleged to expand over his lifetimes earlier than his last beginning as Siddhartha. What I like approximately those is that they're so common and pratical. a million. Charity/Generosity (dana) Not simply cash or matters, however maybe time or attentiveness or your presense. two. Virtue/Morality/Conduct (sila) (such because the precepts) three. Renunciation (nekkhama) Simply way giving up a lesser happiness for a better happiness. Doesn't imply you need to shave your head and move reside in a monastery. But it would imply meditating rather of looking american idol or anything. four. Wisdom/Knowledge (panna) I'll open up a can of worms if I attempt to "provide an explanation for" what knowledge is! five. Energy/Effort (viriya) The consistent attempt implemented to the course, within the center approach, performed with out extremes. 6. Patience (khanti) Self explanatory! 7. Truthfulness (sacca) Self explanatory! eight. Determination (adhitthana) Self explanatory! nine. Loving kindness (metta) Unlimited friendliness for all beings. "Weak or robust, tall or brief, medium or stout, visible or unseen, born and but to be born..." 10. Equanimity (uppkeha) Balance of brain. I attempted to not move overboard with factors. Of path you'll be able to learn approximately those matters in other places.

Answer 3

I'd be careful not to confuse Buddhism with Jainism. While Jainism and Buddhism share many ideals and beliefs, Jainists believe all life, even a lowly tick is a sacred thing, and even go so far as to walk with brooms in front of them sweeping so as not to accidentally step on an insect and kill it.

Killing a mosquito is not a bad karma act. The mosquito bites you, you react by defending yourself. That is not bad karma, that is just karma. It is a natural way.

To go around with a can of RAID just blasting mosquitos that aren't bothering you might be considered an act of bad karma.

Answer 4

I wear repellent, but when certain bugs disturb me I wave them off. The idea is mostly about intent. If you don't intend to kill them and are waving them off with compassion, and still kill them you don't get as much bad karmic impression than you would for indiscriminate bug smashing would. Common sense still rules the roost.

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Answer 5

yes,i do what vinslave said too....especially against mosquitoes...i apply a repelling lotion (especially at night-i live in sri lanka and there are a lot of mosquitoes) that drives them away...