A. Wisdom B. Skilful Means C. Ethical Conduct • Sīla can be translated as ethical conduct and is a way of acting in.
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Wisdom
Skilful Means
C.
Ethical Conduct
• • • •
Sīla
can be translated as
ethical conduct
and is a way of acting in a considered ethical manner.
This requires the individual to ensure that they act, think and speak in ways that are positive and conducive to positive mental attitudes.
Prajñā
can be translated as wisdom.
Skilful means is a translation of
up āyakauśalya.
• • • •
Sīla
can be translated as
ethical conduct
and is a way of acting in a considered ethical manner.
This requires the individual to ensure that they act, think and speak in ways that are positive and conducive to positive mental attitudes.
Prajñā
can be translated as wisdom.
Skilful means is a translation of
up āyakauśalya.
Right view, right intention, right livelihood
Right speech, right action, right livelihood
C.
Right speech, right view, right action
• • The steps of the Eight-fold path considered to be s
īla
are right speech, right action, right livelihood.
• Right view and right intention fall under the category of wisdom (
prajña
/
pañña
).
Right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration fall under the category of concentration (
samādhi
).
• • The steps of the Eight-fold path considered to be s
īla
are right speech, right action, right livelihood.
• Right view and right intention fall under the category of wisdom (
prajña
/
pañña
).
Right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration fall under the category of concentration (
samādhi
).
A.
Being in a job that does not cause harm
Being in a job where you strive by any means necessary
Being in a job that requires physical labour
• Right livelihood means that the individual should not be employed in jobs that cause harm or suffering such as weapons trading and prostitution. One should also be ethical in business by not cheating clients or using underhand methods.
• Right livelihood means that the individual should not be employed in jobs that cause harm or suffering such as weapons trading and prostitution. One should also be ethical in business by not cheating clients or using underhand methods.
Generosity (
d āna
) and cultivation (
bhāvana
)
Generosity (
d āna
) and compassion (
karuṇā
)
Compassion (
karuṇā
) and cultivation (
bhāvana
)
•
Sīla
is one of the
Three Bases of Merit
as outlined in the
Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta
(A IV 146) along with
generosity
(
d āna
) and
cultivation/meditation
(
bhāvana
).
•
Sīla
is one of the
Three Bases of Merit
as outlined in the
Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta
(A IV 146) along with
generosity
(
d āna
) and
cultivation/meditation
(
bhāvana
).
Refrain from harming living creatures
B.
Refrain from taking what is not given
C.
Refrain from all sexual activity
• 1.
2.
The Five Precepts does not prohibit all sexual activity, but instead advices against sexual misconduct. The precepts are: Refrain from harming living creatures Refrain from taking what is not given 3.
4.
5.
Refrain from sexual misconduct Refrain from false speech Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness.
• 1.
2.
The Five Precepts does not prohibit all sexual activity, but instead advices against sexual misconduct. The precepts are: Refrain from harming living creatures Refrain from taking what is not given 3.
4.
5.
Refrain from sexual misconduct Refrain from false speech Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness.
True
False
• For those in the laity who want to there are additional precepts that can be followed. These are usually undertaken during special occasions such as full moon festival days: 6.
7.
8.
Refrain from eating after midday Refrain from attending entertainments and using perfume Refrain from sleeping on luxurious beds.
• For those in the laity who want to there are additional precepts that can be followed. These are usually undertaken during special occasions such as full moon festival days: 6.
7.
8.
Refrain from eating after midday Refrain from attending entertainments and using perfume Refrain from sleeping on luxurious beds.
8
10
C.
15
• Novices follow the
Ten Precepts
which are an extension of the five or eight precepts that are followed by the laity: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Refrain from harming living creatures Refrain from taking what is not given Refrain from sexual activity Refrain from false speech Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness Refrain from eating at the forbidden time Refrain from attending entertainments, singing and dancing Refrain from wearing perfumes, cosmetics and garlands Refrain from sleeping in a high or luxurious bed Refrain from accepting gold or silver
• Novices follow the
Ten Precepts
which are an extension of the five or eight precepts that are followed by the laity: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Refrain from harming living creatures Refrain from taking what is not given Refrain from sexual activity Refrain from false speech Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness Refrain from eating at the forbidden time Refrain from attending entertainments, singing and dancing Refrain from wearing perfumes, cosmetics and garlands Refrain from sleeping in a high or luxurious bed Refrain from accepting gold or silver
A.
3
B.
4
C.
5
• 1.
There are four rules that if broken result in the immediate dismissal of a monk or nun: Engaging in sexual intercourse 2.
3.
4.
Taking what is not given Taking human life , or persuading someone else to take human life False claims of spiritual attainments.
• 1.
There are four rules that if broken result in the immediate dismissal of a monk or nun: Engaging in sexual intercourse 2.
3.
4.
Taking what is not given Taking human life , or persuading someone else to take human life False claims of spiritual attainments.
True
False
• In South East Asia it is common for men to ordain as monks for a short period. A common reason for ordaining for a short period of time is to generate merit for a recently deceased family member.
• In South East Asia it is common for men to ordain as monks for a short period. A common reason for ordaining for a short period of time is to generate merit for a recently deceased family member.