Moral Elements in the Ethical Code of Buddhism
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2014
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Uniwersytet im. A. Mickiewicza w Poznaniu Wydział Nauk Społecznych, Instytut Filozofii UAM
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The article attempts to illuminate the ethical perspectives
of Buddhism (dividing into four sections) by exploring the true nature
of moral elements, which form the foundation of Buddhist philosophy.
The ethical concerns of Buddhism give more emphasis on renunciation
and a selfless attitude towards constructive and spiritual
moral development. All its concerns are related with the problem
of human suffering. Only human being’s sincere effort can remove
human suffering and can attain to a life totally free from all miserable
conditions. Human being is enough to become master of all.
To understand our action and conduct in every phase of our life is
the core element of Buddhist moral principles. Buddhism is a system
found wholly characterized by the ethical principle seeking the meaning
of life in life itself. It is mainly based on the ethical way of living
and prescribes rigorous codes to promote the living of a virtuous life.
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Buddhist Ethics, Moral law, Karma, Suffering, Four Noble truth, Panchasila
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Filozofia Publiczna i Edukacja Demokratyczna, 2014 Tom 3, Nr 2, s. 18-35.
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978-83-7092-161-3