Lotus of the Good Law is also very significant to followers of Buddhism as it expresses salvation to Buddhism being universally attainable and lastly, the Tibetan Book of the Dead is also very substantial to adherents of Buddhism as it as it is means by which a Buddhist can determine their rebirth or Nirvana. The Tripitaka is a very significant text for adherents of Buddhism as it can as a guide to the teachings of the Buddha. Firstly, the Tripitaka is a sacred text split into three “baskets”; the Sutra Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and the Abhidharma Pitaka. The first basket, the Sutra Pitaka sets the rules and expectations of the Sangha. In this way, the Tripitaka is very significant to adherents of Buddhism as it provides a clear set of expectations of the adherent of the religion as well as providing a guide to the teachings of Buddha.
Second was the truth of the origin of suffering. Buddha believed the origin of suffering is desire, greed, ignorance, and hatred. Third, he taught the truth of the cessation of suffering. Suffering can be ended. The fourth Noble Truth was the truth of the path to the cessation of suffering.
• Beneficence refers to the ethical obligation to maximize benefits and to minimize harms and wrongs. • Justice refers to the ethical obligation to treat each person in accordance with what is morally right and proper, to give each person what is due to him or her. II.) The circumstances that deceit is allowable and the criteria that must be met: • The participant is honestly and fully informed about the requirements of their participation before they participate in
It is thus a way of life or a value system. The word 'Religion' is used for the lack of a better synonym for 'Dharma' in English language. Hinduism describes Dharma as the natural universal laws whose observance enables humans to be contented and happy, and to save himself from degradation and suffering. Dharma is the moral law combined with spiritual discipline that guides one's life. Hindus consider Dharma the very foundation of life.
Daoist stressed what their leader Laozi named, 'the way' and thought that with a restrained and balanced life one could ultimately reach a full understanding of and unity with the universe. Buddhists did not, they believed that throughout the meditation and improvement of one's inner balance a person could achieve a higher state of being for each lifetime reincarnated. For Daoists, balance and harmony with nature was simply a way of finding the path to ascension into a more ultimate ending of being with the world. Buddhists progressed constantly thought many lives improving, until 'Buddha' or meaning “awakened/enlightened one.” Daoism focused on a stipulation of “doing nothing,” which did not refer to inaction but instead to the natural flow which is continuous and perfectly synchronized and in balance. Buddhists achieved their end path after all suffering was endured and one has come in control of every action and thought, only then could the ultimate happiness and paradise in nirvana be reached.
Several different teachings of Buddhism help consolidate their cultural identity. Most importantly are the Buddhist moral precepts that are undertaken by Buddhist followers to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, intoxication drinks or illicit drugs. It is also common for Buddhists to be strict vegetarians or vegans. Another cultural identity linked to Buddhist tradition is the act of puja (this may include bowing, making offerings and chanting). This is usually performed daily at home (either in the morning/evening or both) and during festivals at a temple.
He set a standard characterized as high quality leadership for his successors to follows and abide by. Ethical or moral leadership involves leading in a manner that respects the rights and dignity of others. The duties of leaders also include the responsibility for ensuring standards of moral and ethical conduct. An effective leader influences a subordinate's attitude and values. Therefore, a moral leader will stimulate a moral influence.
Aristotle also suggests happiness conforms to goodness of virtue (Kucukuysal and Beyhan, 2011). To be happy and good, one must make the right choices. Virtue is taught and learned. The ability to define happiness and decide what is virtuous is an individual choice based upon life teachings and experience. In order to make someone else happy, you must be happy with yourself.
One is officially recognised as a Buddhist after he/she has undergone refuge. "Taking refuge in the Buddha, we learn to transform anger into compassion; taking refuge in the Dharma, we learn to transform delusion into wisdom; taking refuge in the Sangha, we learn to transform desire into generosity.” - Red Pine (2005) The Triple Jewels (or called The Three Treasures) in the refuge are inseparable as they all together generate considerable amount of merit and wisdom to a Buddhist. As mind is the forerunner of all things and, all living beings are suffering and trapped in the Samsara due to karma and entanglement; a wise man can disentangle this tangle through building well in virtue, developing concentration and understanding, which would help one gain wisdom. Only through taking refuge from the Triple Jewels, one could gain wisdom and have a good start for his/her path to awakening. The ultimate goal of this path is to
Buddhism believes in Eternal Death in which death is the only way to end suffering. Buddhism believes that the Four Noble Truth, Middle Path, and the Eight Fold Path are the teachings of Buddha that allowed him to achieve enlightenment. Nirvana is Buddha’s ultimate goal. Nirvana means extinguish, to be free from our desires. Once we overcome our desires and detach ourselves from attachments, the state of nirvana is achieve.