Buddhism Ethics (Part of practices) Flashcards
What is karma
Actions that they take will impact them in the future
How does karma influence afterlife
Good karma makes you get a better rebirth, bad karma gives you a worse rebirth
What is karuna
Compassion
How does karuna influence Buddhists
It teaches them to help others despite being on their own path to enlightenment
What is metta
Loving kindness
How does metta relate to the 3 poisons
Doing acts of loving kindness helps overcome the 3 poisons
What is the 1st moral precept
Do not kill
What is the 2nd moral precept
Do not steal
What is the 3rd moral precept
Do not commit sexual misconduct
What is the 4th moral precept
Do not lie
What is the 5th moral precept
Do not use intoxicants
What do the 5 moral precepts help overcome
3 poisons
What are the 6 perfections
Generosity
Morality
Patience
Energy
Meditation
Wisdom
What do the 6 perfections do
Give guidelines as a structure on how to live a good life
