Question about the Buddhist Precepts?
Q. 1. I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from harming living beings. I know some Buddhists are not vegetarians or vegans, but I'm just wondering how to correctly interpret the precepts (or is it a personal understanding of what they mean to you?). Should a Buddhist become vegan, so as not to harm living things ...eat vegan food, wear vegan clothes...? Or do we look at the precepts as more of a general "rule" - not to purposely do harm to another being? 6.I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from taking untimely meals. I imagine this is just a test to prove self-control and resistance, but what exactly is an "untimely meal"? I interpret this to mean, "Have restraint. Don't give into your greed and desires for food,… [cont.]
Asked by Meghan D - Mon Dec 29 17:05:54 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are buddhists who are vegetarian or vegan, i'm vegan. But there are many who are not, including the historical buddha. In fact i think he died from a piece of bad pork. The thing about that is that you don't kill the animal itself. Typically when you go to the store or are at a resteraunt the animals already dead anyway, the harm has been done you yourself are not harming the animal. You're just not suppose to actually cause the harm. Well 6-10 are not for common buddhist practitioners, they are for monestaries and monks/nuns. I mean your interpreation is correct, and still good to follow anyway, but that rule fits into the eightfold path and the concept of the middle way. feel free to email me if you have any other questions… [cont.]
Answered by BuddhistMango - Wed Dec 31 05:24:33 2008
Q. 1. I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from harming living beings. I know some Buddhists are not vegetarians or vegans, but I'm just wondering how to correctly interpret the precepts (or is it a personal understanding of what they mean to you?). Should a Buddhist become vegan, so as not to harm living things ...eat vegan food, wear vegan clothes...? Or do we look at the precepts as more of a general "rule" - not to purposely do harm to another being? 6.I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from taking untimely meals. I imagine this is just a test to prove self-control and resistance, but what exactly is an "untimely meal"? I interpret this to mean, "Have restraint. Don't give into your greed and desires for food,… [cont.]
Asked by Meghan D - Mon Dec 29 17:05:54 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are buddhists who are vegetarian or vegan, i'm vegan. But there are many who are not, including the historical buddha. In fact i think he died from a piece of bad pork. The thing about that is that you don't kill the animal itself. Typically when you go to the store or are at a resteraunt the animals already dead anyway, the harm has been done you yourself are not harming the animal. You're just not suppose to actually cause the harm. Well 6-10 are not for common buddhist practitioners, they are for monestaries and monks/nuns. I mean your interpreation is correct, and still good to follow anyway, but that rule fits into the eightfold path and the concept of the middle way. feel free to email me if you have any other questions… [cont.]
Answered by BuddhistMango - Wed Dec 31 05:24:33 2008
A question for those who meditate and/or follow Buddhist precepts...?
Q. Do you agree that many times upon awakening the spirit of the human such abilities as 'psychic' or 'clairvoyant' traits become apparent? "According to many Taoist- and Buddhist-related practices, abilities such as clairvoyance and many other 'supernormal' abilities are by-products of spiritual awakening and the realisation of divine consciousness. Integral to spiritual and mind expansion is breathwork and meditation. By expanding lung capacity and learning to use the lungs as a 'bellows' to direct qi (Chinese: qi, meaning "air") around the body and open the subtle energy channels we also naturally expand the mind and refine consciousness. This is how these seemingly miraculous powers develop, though they are not truly miraculous. They… [cont.]
Asked by .::rainbow armadillo::. - Mon Jul 14 10:47:46 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's correct. You don't even need to look at supernatural or clairvoyant abilities to understand this effect of cultivation. Just look at people that cultivate and become more and more wise and aware. Their critical thinking and logic becomes greater and greater. This is just the beginning of it all. The mind becomes more and more capable. As for those who do nothing but delude themselves into limitations of materials in which all they can understand, see, and believe is the material forms and shapes around them, notice how they are less intelligent and more ignorant. So for a cultivator, by the default of Buddhist fundamentals and principles, one becomes less and less limited in their perceptions. The end-result of enlightenment is… [cont.]
Answered by Greg L - Mon Jul 14 16:19:32 2008
Q. Do you agree that many times upon awakening the spirit of the human such abilities as 'psychic' or 'clairvoyant' traits become apparent? "According to many Taoist- and Buddhist-related practices, abilities such as clairvoyance and many other 'supernormal' abilities are by-products of spiritual awakening and the realisation of divine consciousness. Integral to spiritual and mind expansion is breathwork and meditation. By expanding lung capacity and learning to use the lungs as a 'bellows' to direct qi (Chinese: qi, meaning "air") around the body and open the subtle energy channels we also naturally expand the mind and refine consciousness. This is how these seemingly miraculous powers develop, though they are not truly miraculous. They… [cont.]
Asked by .::rainbow armadillo::. - Mon Jul 14 10:47:46 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's correct. You don't even need to look at supernatural or clairvoyant abilities to understand this effect of cultivation. Just look at people that cultivate and become more and more wise and aware. Their critical thinking and logic becomes greater and greater. This is just the beginning of it all. The mind becomes more and more capable. As for those who do nothing but delude themselves into limitations of materials in which all they can understand, see, and believe is the material forms and shapes around them, notice how they are less intelligent and more ignorant. So for a cultivator, by the default of Buddhist fundamentals and principles, one becomes less and less limited in their perceptions. The end-result of enlightenment is… [cont.]
Answered by Greg L - Mon Jul 14 16:19:32 2008
Why might some people think that this Buddhist precept is impossible to follow?
Q. Precept: Do not take intoxicants. Thank you!
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:15:50 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know. But something in Buddhism helped me out with my relationships with people. The Dalai Lama said to treat everyone as a bodhisattva. And since you don't know who is a bodhisattva you must treat all people as bodhisattva just in case. I am not Buddhist nor do I believe in people who postponed Nirvana to help others reach enlightenment, but the thought of me treating a bodhisattva like that (if they did exist) got me thinking. This has helped me a lot.
Answered by Rock of Life - Tue May 12 21:22:33 2009
Q. Precept: Do not take intoxicants. Thank you!
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:15:50 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know. But something in Buddhism helped me out with my relationships with people. The Dalai Lama said to treat everyone as a bodhisattva. And since you don't know who is a bodhisattva you must treat all people as bodhisattva just in case. I am not Buddhist nor do I believe in people who postponed Nirvana to help others reach enlightenment, but the thought of me treating a bodhisattva like that (if they did exist) got me thinking. This has helped me a lot.
Answered by Rock of Life - Tue May 12 21:22:33 2009
for a Buddhist what are the tyical issues/difficulties of following the five precepts? Please help!!?
Q. Please help am doing a religion study and am interested and need to know !! Anbody feel free to answer!! Many thanks...
Asked by Georgina e - Wed Mar 5 14:33:09 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. Do not kill 2. Do not steal 3. Do not indulge in sexual misconduct 4. Do not make false speech 5. Do not take intoxicants Do not Kill One must not deliberately kill any living creatures, either by committing the act oneself, instructing others to kill, or approving of or participating in act of killing. It is a respect to others' lives. One should not deprive others (animals not excluded) of the right to live. If one is hurt or killed, one's family, relatives, friends will suffer. It is the cause of rebirth in Three Evil Paths. The effect of killing to the performer are brevity of life, ill health, handicapped and fear. In observing the first precept, one tries to protect life whenever possible. Furthermore, one cultivates… [cont.]
Answered by tietzedet - Wed Mar 5 22:41:28 2008
Q. Please help am doing a religion study and am interested and need to know !! Anbody feel free to answer!! Many thanks...
Asked by Georgina e - Wed Mar 5 14:33:09 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. Do not kill 2. Do not steal 3. Do not indulge in sexual misconduct 4. Do not make false speech 5. Do not take intoxicants Do not Kill One must not deliberately kill any living creatures, either by committing the act oneself, instructing others to kill, or approving of or participating in act of killing. It is a respect to others' lives. One should not deprive others (animals not excluded) of the right to live. If one is hurt or killed, one's family, relatives, friends will suffer. It is the cause of rebirth in Three Evil Paths. The effect of killing to the performer are brevity of life, ill health, handicapped and fear. In observing the first precept, one tries to protect life whenever possible. Furthermore, one cultivates… [cont.]
Answered by tietzedet - Wed Mar 5 22:41:28 2008
Is there a website that performs online Buddhist precept or refuge ceremonies?
Q. Is there a website that performs online Buddhist precept or refuge ceremonies?
Asked by Chicklet - Sun Feb 7 01:19:36 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Good morning, Chicklet. There is the formal ceremony of Taking Refuge that is performed in a temple. There is an informal method that is described at . If you want a more "formal informal" Taking Refuge see . I hope this helps. May all be at peace. John
Answered by John P (I'm only a bug) - Sun Feb 7 03:29:18 2010
Q. Is there a website that performs online Buddhist precept or refuge ceremonies?
Asked by Chicklet - Sun Feb 7 01:19:36 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Good morning, Chicklet. There is the formal ceremony of Taking Refuge that is performed in a temple. There is an informal method that is described at . If you want a more "formal informal" Taking Refuge see . I hope this helps. May all be at peace. John
Answered by John P (I'm only a bug) - Sun Feb 7 03:29:18 2010
Must Buddhist teachers follow the precepts?
Q. A question earlier today ( raised this question for me. There are hundreds of examples of Buddhist teachers who struggled to follow the precepts (Maezumi Roshi and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, to name just two), and yet enlightened many people and created many dharma heirs. Other Buddhist teachers have strictly followed the precepts and yet have left no heirs. (And of course, the opposite is true for both cases.) Which is more important -- strictly following the precepts or helping others awaken? Thanks for your respectful comments.
Asked by P'ang - Tue Jun 24 18:07:30 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi P'ang, nice to hear from you again. Your Question is very thought provoking. A very good Dharma teacher knows exactly what the student or pupil needs to awaken them. We only need to read the life of Milarepa, to know how skilled a true Dharma teacher really is. If not following the 'Precepts' In the eyes of society, enables such a teacher to enlighten another, then this would of course be done. Are they really not following precepts? Or are they very skilled in using the ability to arouse our emotions, negate our self cherishing and set us on the path to enlightenment. It all comes down to 'correct motivation'. We have the ability to find fault in anything and anyone. Even a practitioner who follows precepts to the letter, will have… [cont.]
Answered by Yeshe Tsomo - Wed Jun 25 05:40:28 2008
Q. A question earlier today ( raised this question for me. There are hundreds of examples of Buddhist teachers who struggled to follow the precepts (Maezumi Roshi and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, to name just two), and yet enlightened many people and created many dharma heirs. Other Buddhist teachers have strictly followed the precepts and yet have left no heirs. (And of course, the opposite is true for both cases.) Which is more important -- strictly following the precepts or helping others awaken? Thanks for your respectful comments.
Asked by P'ang - Tue Jun 24 18:07:30 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi P'ang, nice to hear from you again. Your Question is very thought provoking. A very good Dharma teacher knows exactly what the student or pupil needs to awaken them. We only need to read the life of Milarepa, to know how skilled a true Dharma teacher really is. If not following the 'Precepts' In the eyes of society, enables such a teacher to enlighten another, then this would of course be done. Are they really not following precepts? Or are they very skilled in using the ability to arouse our emotions, negate our self cherishing and set us on the path to enlightenment. It all comes down to 'correct motivation'. We have the ability to find fault in anything and anyone. Even a practitioner who follows precepts to the letter, will have… [cont.]
Answered by Yeshe Tsomo - Wed Jun 25 05:40:28 2008
What is your opinion on this Buddhist precept?
Q. Precept: Don't take intoxicants - No alcohol or intoxicant to ingest food or anything that contain toxin - certain TV programs, magazines, books, films, conversations. Thanks :)
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:17:12 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's wise. It's very difficult to practice for young people. But used with meditation and mindful living only adds peace to your life.
Answered by Holly R - Tue May 12 21:28:06 2009
Q. Precept: Don't take intoxicants - No alcohol or intoxicant to ingest food or anything that contain toxin - certain TV programs, magazines, books, films, conversations. Thanks :)
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:17:12 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's wise. It's very difficult to practice for young people. But used with meditation and mindful living only adds peace to your life.
Answered by Holly R - Tue May 12 21:28:06 2009
The fifth precept in buddhist teaching prohibits or suggests to refrain from intoxicants?
Q. When I think of intoxicants I think of alcohol and street drugs. I wonder if this also applies to nicotine and caffeine. I just read an interpretation by Thich Naht Hahn to which he just described it rather broadly. What do you think?
Asked by Lothar of the Hill People - Sun Mar 1 16:49:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Fifth Precept asks us to examine the use of any substance that manipulates our ability to see the truth of the world. Alcohol and recreational drugs serve primarily to distract us from the reality of life. In this way, they work against perception of the truth. Some teachers say that nicotine and caffeine also have a distracting effect. However, other teachers don't explicitly teach that these are harmful substances. That said, practitioners still need to examine the intentions behind use of nicotine or caffeine. Both substances produce dependency and, as such, weaken the ability to stay present in each moment. For example, we all seen how agitated someone can get when they can't get a cigarette - in such a state of agitation, it's [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Mar 1 17:36:33 2009
Q. When I think of intoxicants I think of alcohol and street drugs. I wonder if this also applies to nicotine and caffeine. I just read an interpretation by Thich Naht Hahn to which he just described it rather broadly. What do you think?
Asked by Lothar of the Hill People - Sun Mar 1 16:49:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Fifth Precept asks us to examine the use of any substance that manipulates our ability to see the truth of the world. Alcohol and recreational drugs serve primarily to distract us from the reality of life. In this way, they work against perception of the truth. Some teachers say that nicotine and caffeine also have a distracting effect. However, other teachers don't explicitly teach that these are harmful substances. That said, practitioners still need to examine the intentions behind use of nicotine or caffeine. Both substances produce dependency and, as such, weaken the ability to stay present in each moment. For example, we all seen how agitated someone can get when they can't get a cigarette - in such a state of agitation, it's [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Mar 1 17:36:33 2009
Buddhists: What are some good reminders to help me remember to follow the precepts and eightfold path?
Q. I've started writing "help and kindness" on my hands to remind me to have a helpful and caring attitude throughout the day. What else could I do?
Asked by Evolutionary Sleeper - Mon Mar 23 20:21:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As with many aspects of Buddhist teaching, you can approach this issue through "inner" and "outer" aspects. Among the "outer" ways of reminding yourself to follow the precepts are wearing a mala or red cord on your wrist or writing "help and kindness" on your hands (how wonderful!). These visible reminders can be very helpful in keeping your intention clear. Other "outer" activities resemble practice - such as being mindful about the language you use and the food you eat. You might ask yourself, "Why do I eat this food?" "Why do I get out of bed everyday?" This kind of practice can also clarify your intention. As for "inner" practice - your meditation practice, if you carry it with you throughout your day, can clarify your commitment to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Mon Mar 23 20:35:36 2009
Q. I've started writing "help and kindness" on my hands to remind me to have a helpful and caring attitude throughout the day. What else could I do?
Asked by Evolutionary Sleeper - Mon Mar 23 20:21:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As with many aspects of Buddhist teaching, you can approach this issue through "inner" and "outer" aspects. Among the "outer" ways of reminding yourself to follow the precepts are wearing a mala or red cord on your wrist or writing "help and kindness" on your hands (how wonderful!). These visible reminders can be very helpful in keeping your intention clear. Other "outer" activities resemble practice - such as being mindful about the language you use and the food you eat. You might ask yourself, "Why do I eat this food?" "Why do I get out of bed everyday?" This kind of practice can also clarify your intention. As for "inner" practice - your meditation practice, if you carry it with you throughout your day, can clarify your commitment to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Mon Mar 23 20:35:36 2009
Can a Buddhist eat meat?
Q. Most Buddhist Monks and Nuns, and regular Buddhist citizens dont eat meat because of the first Buddhist Precept. In Tibet some eat meat because of geographical features where they are.Can Buddhists eat meat or is it frowned upon?
Asked by Bruce Woodward - Thu Aug 19 19:23:15 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes.
Answered by Spock - Fri Aug 27 03:37:17 2010
Q. Most Buddhist Monks and Nuns, and regular Buddhist citizens dont eat meat because of the first Buddhist Precept. In Tibet some eat meat because of geographical features where they are.Can Buddhists eat meat or is it frowned upon?
Asked by Bruce Woodward - Thu Aug 19 19:23:15 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes.
Answered by Spock - Fri Aug 27 03:37:17 2010
What do other religions make of the 3 Life Lights of Pikanism?
Q. 1) Love and protect all of life 'All of life' refers to anything that is alive. Also, you may recognize these as a new take on the first five Buddhist precepts, rephrasing them to remove abstinence (negative action, 'do not') in favour of liberal positive action ('do', where you can). * Avoid all harm It is not to be taken as extreme, though. If any life is taken as a result of accident or absolute necessity, it is considered as being exempt from this. Ultimately, it is the will that dictates. Loving and protecting all is virtually impossible, so all that is required is an honest attempt. * Claim only what you hold possession of Ownership is not inferred here. If it were, then this would mean denying yourself everything, as the way of… [cont.]
Asked by Lucky Bunny - Sun Aug 10 18:24:11 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. :::can't stop staring at the cute bunny
Answered by Blue Foots Eve - Sun Aug 10 18:30:50 2008
Q. 1) Love and protect all of life 'All of life' refers to anything that is alive. Also, you may recognize these as a new take on the first five Buddhist precepts, rephrasing them to remove abstinence (negative action, 'do not') in favour of liberal positive action ('do', where you can). * Avoid all harm It is not to be taken as extreme, though. If any life is taken as a result of accident or absolute necessity, it is considered as being exempt from this. Ultimately, it is the will that dictates. Loving and protecting all is virtually impossible, so all that is required is an honest attempt. * Claim only what you hold possession of Ownership is not inferred here. If it were, then this would mean denying yourself everything, as the way of… [cont.]
Asked by Lucky Bunny - Sun Aug 10 18:24:11 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. :::can't stop staring at the cute bunny
Answered by Blue Foots Eve - Sun Aug 10 18:30:50 2008
what are the 10 buddhists precepts?
Q. what are the 10 buddhists precepts?
Asked by Ryan efc - Sun Oct 19 06:41:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The actual wording of the 10 precepts varies somewhat from tradition to tradition, but the meaning remains the same. In my tradition (Korean Zen), the precepts are stated as follows: I vow to abstain from taking life. I vow to abstain from taking things not given. I vow to abstain from misconduct done in lust. I vow to abstain from lying. I vow to abstain from intoxicants, taken to induce heedlessness. I vow not to talk about the faults of others. I vow not to praise myself and put down others. I vow not to be covetous and to be generous. I vow not to give way to anger and to be harmonious. I vow not to slander the three jewels (Buddha, dharma, sangha) In many traditions, a student first takes the five precepts (the first five of this… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Oct 19 15:17:22 2008
Q. what are the 10 buddhists precepts?
Asked by Ryan efc - Sun Oct 19 06:41:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The actual wording of the 10 precepts varies somewhat from tradition to tradition, but the meaning remains the same. In my tradition (Korean Zen), the precepts are stated as follows: I vow to abstain from taking life. I vow to abstain from taking things not given. I vow to abstain from misconduct done in lust. I vow to abstain from lying. I vow to abstain from intoxicants, taken to induce heedlessness. I vow not to talk about the faults of others. I vow not to praise myself and put down others. I vow not to be covetous and to be generous. I vow not to give way to anger and to be harmonious. I vow not to slander the three jewels (Buddha, dharma, sangha) In many traditions, a student first takes the five precepts (the first five of this… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Oct 19 15:17:22 2008
Dear Kind Christians, would a Buddhist go to Hell.?
Q. Some may not believe in God but they can if they want. A majority of Buddhist's have at least five to eight precepts which if followed by that person and people around them ends that person's suffering. Can a really kind person go to Hell just because they don't believe in God? That would not seem fair so if the Day of Judgement came how could a really good Buddhist like the Dalia Lama go to Hell? If any ones going to be nasty don't reply, Thanks Lyndsey
Asked by Lyndsey - Tue Aug 18 15:22:59 2009 - - 24 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Don't worry, there is no hell for honorable person like Buddha to go to.
Answered by GreenKitteh: Green Christmas! - Tue Aug 18 15:26:17 2009
Q. Some may not believe in God but they can if they want. A majority of Buddhist's have at least five to eight precepts which if followed by that person and people around them ends that person's suffering. Can a really kind person go to Hell just because they don't believe in God? That would not seem fair so if the Day of Judgement came how could a really good Buddhist like the Dalia Lama go to Hell? If any ones going to be nasty don't reply, Thanks Lyndsey
Asked by Lyndsey - Tue Aug 18 15:22:59 2009 - - 24 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Don't worry, there is no hell for honorable person like Buddha to go to.
Answered by GreenKitteh: Green Christmas! - Tue Aug 18 15:26:17 2009
Can Buddhist have tattoo's?
Q. I was looking to become a buddhist? I have only two tattoo's. I don't see it as a problem since it is not listed as one of the 5 Precepts.Can a buddhist please clear this up for me.Thank you:)
Asked by Ayla - Wed Feb 6 21:15:19 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have 11, and I'm a Buddhist...go to www.dharmapunx.com, Noah Levine has all SORTS of tattoos Try this:
Answered by Skalite - Wed Feb 6 21:18:45 2008
Q. I was looking to become a buddhist? I have only two tattoo's. I don't see it as a problem since it is not listed as one of the 5 Precepts.Can a buddhist please clear this up for me.Thank you:)
Asked by Ayla - Wed Feb 6 21:15:19 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have 11, and I'm a Buddhist...go to www.dharmapunx.com, Noah Levine has all SORTS of tattoos Try this:
Answered by Skalite - Wed Feb 6 21:18:45 2008
I'm Buddhist and ..............?
Q. Well, I've been Buddhist for two years now, but my mum is really atheist and thinks the Buddhism is a religion like Christianity. She tells me not to be a d*ckhead when I try to meditate, she tells me to grow up and says: your not Buddhist! Its all because my sister went through my stuff and found some Buddhist things (the 5 precepts) written on a piece of paper. What can I do??? Please no answers saying: don't be Buddhist that will send you to hell!
Asked by Bodhisattva_2009 - Sun Nov 15 16:19:37 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You are lucky that you choose the right path because Buddhists are in the minority of the world population. Don't be discouraged by few obstacles. Please continue studying and practicing and you will reach the point that you are no longer wavering. But make certain that you really know the Four Noble Truths and the Direct Path to Enlightenment (Noble Eightfold Path = Threefold Training = Vipassana = Satipathana). These concepts are very deep and very difficult to understand. Meditation is the second lesson of the Threefold Training. You may be able to meditate without anybody have a clue what you are doing, because they cannot read your mind. There are 2 types of meditation in Buddhism. Each type has a different goal and requires a… [cont.]
Answered by The Foreigner - Sun Nov 15 22:47:17 2009
Q. Well, I've been Buddhist for two years now, but my mum is really atheist and thinks the Buddhism is a religion like Christianity. She tells me not to be a d*ckhead when I try to meditate, she tells me to grow up and says: your not Buddhist! Its all because my sister went through my stuff and found some Buddhist things (the 5 precepts) written on a piece of paper. What can I do??? Please no answers saying: don't be Buddhist that will send you to hell!
Asked by Bodhisattva_2009 - Sun Nov 15 16:19:37 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You are lucky that you choose the right path because Buddhists are in the minority of the world population. Don't be discouraged by few obstacles. Please continue studying and practicing and you will reach the point that you are no longer wavering. But make certain that you really know the Four Noble Truths and the Direct Path to Enlightenment (Noble Eightfold Path = Threefold Training = Vipassana = Satipathana). These concepts are very deep and very difficult to understand. Meditation is the second lesson of the Threefold Training. You may be able to meditate without anybody have a clue what you are doing, because they cannot read your mind. There are 2 types of meditation in Buddhism. Each type has a different goal and requires a… [cont.]
Answered by The Foreigner - Sun Nov 15 22:47:17 2009
What are the five precepts and how do the Buddhists believe they help overcome suffering?
Q. What are the five precepts and how do the Buddhists believe they help overcome suffering?
Asked by unknown - Mon May 21 06:56:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check this out... (try the link) Five Precepts Most Buddhists follow five precepts, or rules, that say what not to do. The Buddha taught the five precepts out of compassion, not out of any desire to control his followers, and so they are to be undertaken voluntarily rather than as commandments from a god. These are the Five Precepts. I will not hurt a person or animal that is alive. I will not take something if it was not given to me. I will not have sex in a way that is harmful to other people. I will not lie or say things that hurt people. I will not take intoxicants, like alcohol or drugs. In some types of Buddhism, when a person wants to be a monk, he will follow other precepts also. What do Buddhists believe? [edit] The… [cont.]
Answered by Sanjiv - Mon May 21 07:04:17 2007
Q. What are the five precepts and how do the Buddhists believe they help overcome suffering?
Asked by unknown - Mon May 21 06:56:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check this out... (try the link) Five Precepts Most Buddhists follow five precepts, or rules, that say what not to do. The Buddha taught the five precepts out of compassion, not out of any desire to control his followers, and so they are to be undertaken voluntarily rather than as commandments from a god. These are the Five Precepts. I will not hurt a person or animal that is alive. I will not take something if it was not given to me. I will not have sex in a way that is harmful to other people. I will not lie or say things that hurt people. I will not take intoxicants, like alcohol or drugs. In some types of Buddhism, when a person wants to be a monk, he will follow other precepts also. What do Buddhists believe? [edit] The… [cont.]
Answered by Sanjiv - Mon May 21 07:04:17 2007
Why would it be difficult for a buddhist to live in the west?
Q. Why would it be difficult for a buddhist to live in the west? using the 5 precepts : 1. no stealing 2. no alcohol 3. no sexual activity 4. no unkindely words 5. no harming living things. Why would these 5 things make it difficult for a buddhist to live in the west? can someone just help?
Asked by mariella - Sun Mar 14 05:34:44 2010 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Good morning, Sophiee :) Maybe it's because the ego is so well developed and fostered in Western cultures. We are a society of "gimme" "Gimme what I want now" a society of desire and instant gratification. We wallow in greed and that is one of the Three Poisons. Just look at the current economic difficulty we see in our culture today and it is all based on greed: greed of the CEOs, the institution executives, and those who overextended themselves by desire and greed seeking the supposed "good life". Maybe we have learned a hard lesson. The Buddha knew that living a virtuous and moral life would never be easy, would always be difficult, but would never be impossible. May all be at peace. John
Answered by John P (I'm only a bug) - Sun Mar 14 07:14:59 2010
Q. Why would it be difficult for a buddhist to live in the west? using the 5 precepts : 1. no stealing 2. no alcohol 3. no sexual activity 4. no unkindely words 5. no harming living things. Why would these 5 things make it difficult for a buddhist to live in the west? can someone just help?
Asked by mariella - Sun Mar 14 05:34:44 2010 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Good morning, Sophiee :) Maybe it's because the ego is so well developed and fostered in Western cultures. We are a society of "gimme" "Gimme what I want now" a society of desire and instant gratification. We wallow in greed and that is one of the Three Poisons. Just look at the current economic difficulty we see in our culture today and it is all based on greed: greed of the CEOs, the institution executives, and those who overextended themselves by desire and greed seeking the supposed "good life". Maybe we have learned a hard lesson. The Buddha knew that living a virtuous and moral life would never be easy, would always be difficult, but would never be impossible. May all be at peace. John
Answered by John P (I'm only a bug) - Sun Mar 14 07:14:59 2010
Buddhists: do you follow all the precepts?
Q. This is a friendly question. True Buddhists advocate peace and compassion for all, and I am not making a disrespectful statement about your beliefs with this question. I promise. According to what I am reading, you aren't following the precepts if you: defend yourself against violence with violence; wear perfume; watch television; go dancing; listen to music; accept a gift of gold or silver (jewelry). I read about the precepts on this page: Is this correct, or have I been misinformed? Thanks.
Asked by longview cycle lady - Sat Sep 22 16:29:50 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are five precepts that lay Buddhists follow. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from the destruction of life. 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from taking that which is not given. 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct. 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from falsehood. 5. Suramerayamajjapamadattha na veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from intoxicants that cloud the mind and cause carelessness. I do my best to follow them all. The other ones you mention such as not wearing… [cont.]
Answered by Pangloss (L'Union Fait La Fo - Sat Sep 22 16:38:35 2007
Q. This is a friendly question. True Buddhists advocate peace and compassion for all, and I am not making a disrespectful statement about your beliefs with this question. I promise. According to what I am reading, you aren't following the precepts if you: defend yourself against violence with violence; wear perfume; watch television; go dancing; listen to music; accept a gift of gold or silver (jewelry). I read about the precepts on this page: Is this correct, or have I been misinformed? Thanks.
Asked by longview cycle lady - Sat Sep 22 16:29:50 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are five precepts that lay Buddhists follow. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from the destruction of life. 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from taking that which is not given. 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct. 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from falsehood. 5. Suramerayamajjapamadattha na veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from intoxicants that cloud the mind and cause carelessness. I do my best to follow them all. The other ones you mention such as not wearing… [cont.]
Answered by Pangloss (L'Union Fait La Fo - Sat Sep 22 16:38:35 2007
The 5 Precepts of Buddhism says not to take the life of anything living...?
Q. can on explain this to me further? why would someone such as the creator of buddhism, who has so much sense to him, say such a thing? animals kill other animals all the time. to quote the lion king, its the circle of life, and that makes sense. so, what exactly is the buddhist take on this?
Asked by Killer B - Sun Apr 4 23:19:10 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. buddhists are not supposed to engage in violence of any kind. haven't you ever watched Kung Fu?
Answered by sirheinsohn - Sun Apr 4 23:22:42 2010
Q. can on explain this to me further? why would someone such as the creator of buddhism, who has so much sense to him, say such a thing? animals kill other animals all the time. to quote the lion king, its the circle of life, and that makes sense. so, what exactly is the buddhist take on this?
Asked by Killer B - Sun Apr 4 23:19:10 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. buddhists are not supposed to engage in violence of any kind. haven't you ever watched Kung Fu?
Answered by sirheinsohn - Sun Apr 4 23:22:42 2010
buddhism and the five precepts?
Q. ok. so one of the five precepts in buddhism is to abstain from sexual misconduct. what exactly does that entail? i know that homosexuality is one, and im not gay so im ok on that one. but like what about masterbation or sex before marriage, if that is an issue in the buddhist faith? im asking because i just simply do not know, and im trying to put this in the most polite way that i can to the buddhists who i believe will answer my question.
Asked by Eric A - Wed Apr 16 23:44:43 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Five Precepts ask us to look into the root causes of our impulses and actions. The Third Precept, the vow to abstain from actions undertaken in lust, is important because when we act from a basis of lust and strong desire, we inevitably produce suffering -- not only for ourselves but for others. Sexual activity in the context of a committed relationship is consistent with the Third Precept, provided that we are mindful of our relationship with our partner and are not using sex to control or harm our partner. Masturbation is more problematic, since it often involves fantasy, and a desire either to escape some feeling or create some different feeling. Buddhist practice asks us to pay close attention to those times when we want to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Thu Apr 17 00:16:31 2008
Q. ok. so one of the five precepts in buddhism is to abstain from sexual misconduct. what exactly does that entail? i know that homosexuality is one, and im not gay so im ok on that one. but like what about masterbation or sex before marriage, if that is an issue in the buddhist faith? im asking because i just simply do not know, and im trying to put this in the most polite way that i can to the buddhists who i believe will answer my question.
Asked by Eric A - Wed Apr 16 23:44:43 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Five Precepts ask us to look into the root causes of our impulses and actions. The Third Precept, the vow to abstain from actions undertaken in lust, is important because when we act from a basis of lust and strong desire, we inevitably produce suffering -- not only for ourselves but for others. Sexual activity in the context of a committed relationship is consistent with the Third Precept, provided that we are mindful of our relationship with our partner and are not using sex to control or harm our partner. Masturbation is more problematic, since it often involves fantasy, and a desire either to escape some feeling or create some different feeling. Buddhist practice asks us to pay close attention to those times when we want to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Thu Apr 17 00:16:31 2008
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