Religion And Life Flashcards
1
Q
What are Buddhist views on the creation of the universe?
A
- Neither support or deny The big bang
- Teaches that all things are dependent on conditions
- No creator or single origin but the universe is a cycle
- Poison arrow parable
2
Q
Buddhist views on evolution?
A
- Accept it
- Say anything can come into existence
- Anicca
3
Q
Buddhist views on the sanctity of life?
A
- First precept
- Tathagatagarbha
- Ahimsa
- All sentient beings are valuable
4
Q
What are Buddhist views on how quality of life is measured?
A
- Nothing to do with being rich
- Awareness of oneself and others
- Connected to beauty in life
5
Q
Buddhist ideas that are for Abortion?
A
- Precepts are guidelines and this is complex
- May cause the least suffering
6
Q
Buddhist ideas against abortion?
A
- First precept says dont take a life
- Causes suffering
- Removing potential for enlightenment
7
Q
Buddhist ideas for euthanasia?
A
- Precepts are guidelines
- Should be based on the least suffering
- Value of personal choice
- Could lead to a calm death
8
Q
Buddhist ideas against euthanasia?
A
- 1st precept
- Negative karma due to the decision made
- Tathagatagarbha
9
Q
What are the Buddhists view on the value of the world?
A
- Valuable + Belongs to nobody but everyone’s responsibility
- The world sustains life
- Provide conditions to develop wisdom through hardship
- Anatta
10
Q
Buddhist views on caring for the environment?
A
- Everything depends on everything else so we need to look after it
- 2nd noble truth- Dont take too much
- 1st Precept
11
Q
Buddhist views on caring for animals?
A
- Show metta and karuna
- First precept
- Right livelihood
- Anatta
