Buddha's Teaching – The Way to Salvation
1. The Four Noble Truths
a) Suffering is common - Birth, Sickness, Old age, Death etc.
b) Cause of Suffering - ignorance and greed.
c) End of Suffering – to cut off greed and ignorance.
c) End of Suffering – to cut off greed and ignorance.
d) Path to end Suffering - the Noble Eightfold Path is the way to end suffering.
2. The Noble Eightfold Path
1) Right View; 2) Right Thought; 3) Right Speech; 4) Right Conduct; 5) Right Livelihood; 6) Right Effort; 7) Right Mindfulness; 8) Right Concentration.
The Panchshila
All the religions of the world are based on the fundamental principles of good conduct and prohibit their followers to indulge in the misconduct and misbehavior that may harm the society at large.
All the religions of the world are based on the fundamental principles of good conduct and prohibit their followers to indulge in the misconduct and misbehavior that may harm the society at large.
| 1. No killing | Respect for life | |||
| 2. No stealing | Respect for others' property | |||
| 3. No sexual misconduct | Respect for our pure nature | |||
| 4. No lying | Respect for honesty | |||
| 5. No intoxicants | Respect for a clear mind |
Nice...I am starting a Buddhism and meditation course on Tuesday. Had always been interested, but even more motivated after Thailand trip...seeing it in practise.
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