The Dasa Sila And The Sangha Flashcards
1
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What are the Dasa Sila?
A
10 precepts that Theravada Buddhists take to become a monk
2
Q
What is the panca sila?
A
Lay Buddhists may choose to focus on living a life of compassion or they may choose to take one or several of the five precepts which are values or commitment to avoiding certain types of actions
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What are the five values of the panca sila?
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- Undertake to refrain from harming. Monks would go vegetarian to avoid harming animals. This is called ahimsa
- undertake to refrain from taking what is not freely given. Monks would not steal
- undertake from misuse of sexuality. Monks are not allowed to commit adultery, rape etc
- Undertake to refrain from Misuse of speech. Monks would not lie, gossip, slander or use abusive language
- undertake to refrain from taking intoxicants. Monks would not take drugs or get drunk as it clouds the mind
