The Moral Code of Buddhism (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Moral code in Buddhism
Moral code in Buddhism
Collection of rules/beliefs to help make moral decisions
Nirvana
Nirvana
State of perfect happiness and peace
Buddhism's unique approach to morality
Buddhism's unique approach to morality
Not based on worshipping a deity or god
Enlightenment in Buddhism
Enlightenment in Buddhism
Process leading to Nirvana where suffering ends completely
Dharma
Dharma
The Buddha's three main teachings combined
Three main Buddhist moral teachings
Three main Buddhist moral teachings
Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Five Precepts
Dukkha (First Noble Truth)
Dukkha (First Noble Truth)
Life naturally involves suffering
Samudaya (Second Noble Truth)
Samudaya (Second Noble Truth)
Suffering comes from inner greed and desires
Nirodha (Third Noble Truth)
Nirodha (Third Noble Truth)
Suffering can end by reaching Nirvana
Magga (Fourth Noble Truth)
Magga (Fourth Noble Truth)
Path to end suffering - the Eightfold Path
Eightfold Path
Eightfold Path
Eight aspects of life to live morally and escape suffering
Word beginning all Eightfold Path steps
Word beginning all Eightfold Path steps
Right
Five Precepts
Five Precepts
Five basic rules for right and wrong behaviour in daily life
First Precept
First Precept
Do not kill - taking life of any living creature is wrong
Fifth Precept
Fifth Precept
Avoid alcohol and drugs - keeps body and mind pure