The Five Precepts The Six Perfections The Eightfold Path The Middle Way Metta & Karuna

Summary of Theory Buddhist code of conduct The guide of how to act to Gives buddhas a path they Correct view of life as Karuna means
become enlightened can follow to reach taught by the buddha compassion so having
enlightenment. It gives compassion to all.
them guiding principles Metta means loving
which will help them kindness so being kind t
reach enlightenment. all.

Apply each concept to

the following moral
issue:
Testing cosmetics Not allowed goes against Not allowed goes against Goes against the 3rd path Goes against You are not being
1st precept of refraining 2nd Mahayana of morality of not harming others. loving or kind to
on animals from harming living animals so goes agasint
things, testing cosmetics
on animals can harm them

Abortion for Again goes against the 1st Not allowed goes against Goes against the 1st and Not allowed You are not having
precept as you are 2nd Mahayana of morality 3rd path of not harming compassion if you
non-medical harming a living being others and acting in a abort a baby therefore
reasons. skilful way not to harm it goes against Karuna
others.

Which jobs are Any jobs that don’t harm Most jobs should be fine as
living things, as well as long as they don’t include
ethical to work in. jobs that are sex related being immoral (in a
Buddhist sense) or
deceiving others and being
the opposite of generous
Jobs that don’t harm All the jobs already Social work where
others, e.g being a mentioned as the middle compassion is needed.
abortion worker wouldn’t way is a compilation of all Being a doctor or
be allowed. Being a hired the other teachings nurse. Being a therapist
assassin would also not be
allowed. Animal testing
jobs wouldn’t be allowed
as well as jobs where you
lie (politicians)
 The Five Precepts
Apply each concept to
the following moral
challenge:
The use of Not allowed goes against
the 5th precept which
recreational drugs states you should refrain
(e.g. alcohol, from intoxication such as
cannabis, tobacco) drugs or alcohol
Bullying This goes against the 4th
precept which talks about
not gossiping or being
mean to others
Living an average life in For the most part it would
the UK: doing what be fine however there are
typical British non- a few things to watch out
Buddhist people do with for such as drinking
alcohol
their lives.
Fold and glue this worksheet neatly into your exercise book.
The Six Perfections
Does not go against any
Mahayana but may be
slightly adverse to the 6th
Mahayana as it is not wise
to overdose on drugs or
alcohol
Goes against the 2nd
perfection of morality.
Doesn’t go against any
Mahayana for the most
part
The Eightfold Path
Somewhat goes against
the 7th path of
remembering actions have
consequences.
Goes against paths 1 and
4, not harming others and
recognising their emotions
Is mostly fine if you avoid
things that go against the
8 paths
The Middle Way
Not allowed
Not allowed
Mostly yes but you would
not be able to do a few
things like going to pub or
bullying people
Metta & Karuna
Does not go against
them
Goes against them as
you are not being
compassionate or
loving if you are
bullying
Fine