Explain how a Buddhist might put these teachings into practise in his or her daily life

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R.E Buddhism Coursework – Part B

Explain how a Buddhist might put these teachings into practise in his or her daily life

There are many teachings in Buddhism that Buddhists may try to follow in daily life. For example a Buddhist in the five precepts it states that we should not harm any living beings. For instance, it is believed in Buddhism to be wrong to harm animals and the environment. The Buddha said:

 “Life is dear to all beings. They have the right to live the same as we do.”

We should respect all life and not kill anything. Killing ants and mosquitoes is also breaking this precept. We should have an attitude of love and kindness towards all beings, wishing them to be happy and free from harm. Taking care of the earth, its rivers and air is included. There are many ways Buddhists might try to carry out this precept in daily life, for example they may become a vegetarian to refrain from eating meat.

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This precept also limits the amount of careers available to a Buddhist, as they can not have a livelihood such as a butcher. They might consider a job like a gardener, but could not work in an animal testing laboratory or become a vet.

Buddhists might also try to wear appropriate clothing, for example they might not wear leather as a cow had been harmed making it. They may also not feel comfortable wearing woollen clothing as it has come from a sheep. Buddhists will try and wear clothes that are best for the environment and have harmed ...

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