Buddhism Key Practices: Ethics (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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Buddhism: The Five Moral Precepts & Six Perfections
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1st Buddhist moral precept

Abstain from taking life

2nd Buddhist moral precept

Abstain from taking what is not freely given

3rd Buddhist moral precept

Abstain from misuse of senses/sexual misconduct

4th Buddhist moral precept

Abstain from wrong speech

5th Buddhist moral precept

Abstain from intoxicants that cloud the mind

Why many Buddhists are vegetarian

1st precept: avoid harming/killing any living being

What 5th precept protects

Mindfulness and clarity of thought

Why Buddhists follow precepts

Voluntarily, not from fear of divine punishment

Most important aspect in Kamma

The intention behind actions

What is a Bodhisattva

One who embodies the six perfections

1st of the six perfections

Generosity

Three types of giving in Buddhism

Material goods, protection from fear, the Dhamma

2nd of the six perfections

Morality

Purpose of meditation (5th perfection)

Develop concentration and awareness

6th perfection in Buddhism

Wisdom

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