Monday, April 19, 2021

Observing Buddhist Precepts

    

    The five fundamental Buddhist precepts are: do not kill, do not steal, do not involve in sexual misconduct, do not engage in false speech, and do not drink alcohol.

     The term “vegetarian” in Buddhism refers to those who do not eat meat and therefore do not kill animals for food. Nonetheless, “the desire for food and sex is part of human nature,” as these are the basic need for human survival. Thus, the world we live in is referred to as the desire realm in Buddhism.

     A strict and proper observance of sexual conduct in Buddhist practitioners’ behavior is very important. Dignifying sexual practices in any form or name has nothing to do with Buddhist cultivation whatsoever.

 


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