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Line 1: − + − + − ===Faith=== + − + + + + − ===Precepts=== − The Buddhist precepts are simple: don’t [[kill]], don’t [[steal]], don’t engage in sexual misconduct ([[rape]] or [[adultery]]), don’t [[lie]], and don’t take [[alcohol|intoxicants]] which cloud the mind. − − ===Listening=== − Only through listening can we understand [[good]] and [[evil]]. − − ===Giving=== − Engaging in [[charity]] and selflessness reminds us that the Dharma is not intended for us alone, but it is to be shared with everyone. − − ===Wisdom=== − From the teaching: One has to listen, contemplate and put into practice the Dharma. Then one may gain [[wisdom]], and realize the truth.
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'''Dharma''' refers to an [[ethics|ethical]] way of living; it is the path one should follow to live rightly in accordance with [[Hindu]] and Buddhist philosophical principles.
'''Dharma''' refers to an [[ethics|ethical]] way of living; it is the path one should follow to live rightly in accordance with [[Hindu]] and [[Buddhist]] philosophical principles.
In [[Buddhism]], followers adhere to these five principles of the dharma:
In Buddhism, followers adhere to these five principles of the dharma:
*Faith in the triple gem, which is [[Buddha]], Dharma, and [[Sangha]]. Sangha is the community.
Faith in the triple gem, which is [[Buddha]], ''Dharma'', and [[Sangha]]. Sangha is the community.
*The Precepts: don’t [[kill]], don’t [[steal]], don’t engage in sexual misconduct ([[rape]] or [[adultery]]), don’t [[lie]], and don’t take [[alcohol|intoxicants]] which cloud the mind.
*Listening: Only through listening can we understand [[good]] and [[evil]].
*Giving: Engaging in [[charity]] and selflessness reminds us that the Dharma is not intended for us alone, but it is to be shared with everyone.
*Wisdom: One has to listen, contemplate and put into practice the Dharma. Then one may gain [[wisdom]], and realize the truth.
[[category:buddhism]]
[[category:buddhism]]