Ethics (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards
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Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
Skilful vs unskilful actions
Skilful vs unskilful actions
Lead toward/away enlightenment; reduce/increase suffering
Four aspects of Buddhist ethics
Four aspects of Buddhist ethics
Intention, consequences, context, self-cultivation
Three general statements of Buddhist ethics
Three general statements of Buddhist ethics
Do good, avoid evil, practise for clear mind
Anatta
Anatta
No-self; permanent unchanging self is an illusion
Central question on abortion in Buddhism
Central question on abortion in Buddhism
Whether foetus has consciousness/sentience
Buddhist resolution for organ donation issue
Buddhist resolution for organ donation issue
Body doesn't belong to self; compassion over preservation
Key concept in Buddhist environmental ethics
Key concept in Buddhist environmental ethics
Interdependence/balance; all species depend on each other
Marriage in Buddhism
Marriage in Buddhism
Civil ceremony, not religious or sacramental event
Buddhist stance on homosexuality
Buddhist stance on homosexuality
Not condemned; treat all with respect and kindness
Normative ideal for Buddhist monks & nuns
Normative ideal for Buddhist monks & nuns
Celibacy to renounce worldly attachments