Good Moral Conduct (Buddhism) Flashcards
1
Q
What does kusala mean?
A
Something is healthy, skillful or wholesome
2
Q
What does akusala mean?
A
Something is unhealthy, unskillful or unwholesome
3
Q
What is upaya?
A
Skillful means
4
Q
What 3 part of the Eightfold path relate to good moral conduct?
A
- Right speech
- Right Action
- Right Livelihood
5
Q
What are the 5 precepts?
A
- Do not harm or kill
- Do not take what is freely given
- Avoid sexual misconduct
- Avoid false speech
- Do not take intoxicants
6
Q
What are the 6 perfections?
A
- Generosity
- Morality
- Patience
- Energy
- Meditation
- Wisdom
7
Q
Who must follow the 5 precepts?
A
All Buddhists
8
Q
Who must strive to follow the perfections?
A
Mahayana Buddhists
9
Q
What is Ahimsa?
A
‘No-harm’ or ‘no-violence’
10
Q
What issues can ahimsa be applied to?
A
- Embryos and abortion
- Treatment of Animals
- War
