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śīla
Buddhist ethics are traditionally based on the enlightened perspective of the Buddha. In Buddhism, ethics or morality are understood by the term ''śīla'' () or ''sīla'' (Pāli). ''Śīla'' is one of three sections of the Noble Eightfold Path. It is a code of conduct that emulates a natural inborn nature that embraces a commitment to harmony, equanimity, and self-regulation, primarily motivated by nonviolence or freedom from causing harm. It has been variously described as virtue, moral discipline uprightness and precept, skillful conduct. In contrast to the english word "morality" (i.e., obedience, a sense of obligation, and external constraint), Sīla is a resolve to connect with what is believed to be our innate ethical compass. It is an intentional ethical behaviour that is refined and clarified through walking the path toward liberation. ''Sīla'' is one of the three practices foundational to Buddhism and the non-sectarian Vipassana movement; ''sīla,'' ''samādhi'', an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Right View
View or position (Pali ', Sanskrit ') is a central idea in Buddhism. In Buddhist thought, a "view" is not a simple, abstract collection of propositions, but a charged interpretation of experience which intensely shapes and affects thought, sensation, and action. Having the proper mental attitude toward views is therefore considered an integral part of the Buddhist path, as sometimes correct views need to be put into practice and incorrect views abandoned, and sometimes all views are seen as obstacles to enlightenment, which ultimately must be understood in a non-conceptual manner. Overview The term ''dṛṣṭi'' (Pāli: ''diṭṭhi''; Tibetan: ''lta ba''; Chinese: 見, ''jian'') is often translated as "view" or "opinion." In Buddhism, the basic distinction is between "right view" (Sanskrit: ''samyak-dṛṣṭi'') and "wrong views" (S. ''mithyādṛṣṭi''). Furthermore, even right views are seen as something that should not be clung to. In the ''Aṭṭhakavagga and P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
