relating to moral principles that inform behaviour and attitudes

a substance such as alcohol that produces feelings of pleasure in a person

concerned with the principles or beliefs about what is right and wrong; includes following the five moral precepts

an important part of Buddhist ethics; part of the Eightfold Path (Right action)

The five moral precepts: senses, falsehoods or intoxicants

Religious education

In this unit pupils will examine practices in Buddhism such as puja and meditation. They will understand the considerable diversity of these practices among Buddhist adherents. Following that they wil look at the role of precepts and how these look different in Therevada and Mahayna Buddhism.

Islam and Buddhism: Practices

Complete the following teaching from the Dhammapada: “He who {{}} life… digs up his own roots even in this very life.” (Dhammapada, verses 246-247)

they cloud the mind and lead to unskilful actions

What does the precept 'do not misuse the senses' usually include?

What does the precept 'do not speak falsehoods' encourage?

According to the Dhammapada, what happens when a person breaks the precepts?

The five moral precepts help Buddhists to reduce suffering by encouraging ethical actions. The Pali word for this is {{}}.

the means to reduce suffering and live ethically

Match each moral precept to its main focus or teaching.

What other key Buddhist teaching are the five moral precepts part of?

Why do Buddhists avoid taking what is not given?

How are the five precepts understood in Buddhism?

What does the precept ‘do not take life’ influence many Buddhists to do?

to reduce suffering and develop compassion

What is the purpose of following the five moral precepts?

Starter Quiz