Relationships and The Family Flashcards
1
Q
What are Lay attitudes towards sex?
A
- Differs dependent on country
- Sex is not wrong
- Because of tanha it should be approached carefully
- Kindness,generosity,honesty etc
- Must not break the third precept
2
Q
Monastic attitudes towards sex?
A
- Monks and Nuns take a vow of celibacy when they become ordained
- Can see sex as distracting as involves desire and attachment
- Prefer a simple life
- See it as hindrance to enlightenment
3
Q
What is the purpose of marriage for Buddhists?
A
- Marriage is not a religious duty or sacred act
- Social construct
- Having children is not seen as important
- More focused on strong trusting relationships
- Helps to not break the third precept
- Spreads the Dharma
4
Q
Buddhist views on sex before marriage?
A
- Not forbidden
- Personal decision
- As long as loving and consenting its a-ok
- Adultery causes too much suffering
- Must follow third precept
5
Q
Buddhist views in favour of Contraception?
A
- If morning after pill avoids suffering for mother and child then its good
- Having children is not a duty
6
Q
Buddhist views against contraception
A
- Breaks first moral precept
- If used to enable a lifestyle that breaks the moral precepts then no
7
Q
Which sutra gives advice on family life?
A
- Sigolavada Sutra
8
Q
What is the nature of family in Buddhism?
A
- Not family centric (Siddhartha)
- Usually reflects the country
- The values,morals and love shown in family are more important than what makes it up
9
Q
Purpose of family for Buddhists?
A
- Buddha gave no rules
- Parents are responsible for teaching children good morals
- Children should be obedient and respectful
10
Q
Buddhist views on divorce?
A
- Fine but should abide by the precepts
- Karuna and Metta
- Minimal suffering should be caused
11
Q
Buddhist views on homosexuality?
A
- Buddha didnt give particular teachings
- Five precepts apply
- Should be guided by kindness/generosity
- Should not cause suffering/craving
