Buddhist Doctrine

Essay # 64217

Ethics
Philosophy > Ethics
Religion and Theology > Buddhism

Buddhist Doctrine

Examines the five percepts relating to ethical ideas in Buddhism.

1,527 words () | 4 sources | APA | 2005

Paper Summary:

The paper analyzes the five percepts of Buddhism in the realm of ethics. It puts forward the importance and values of the five percepts for the Buddhist community on the way to enlightenment. More importantly, intertwining with many other concepts of Buddhist ethics, the five percepts are shown as a necessity for all humankind to adopt if we are to achieve a civilized society.

From the Paper:

"The second percept tells Buddhists "to refrain from taking what is not given". No one wants his/her property to be stolen. Thus, no human being is allowed to take what does not belong to him/her, or what is not given. Stealing and robbing are unethical and necessary to be punished before the social law. From that perspective, Buddhists can no way be allowed to take what is not given."