In Buddhism, there isn't a concept of "sin" like in Abrahamic religions, but rather "unwholesome actions" (karma) driven by the Three Poisons: greed (attachment), hatred (aversion), and delusion (ignorance). The most severe acts, called Anantarika Karma, are those that prevent enlightenment and lead to rebirth in the lowest hells, including killing one's mother, father, an Arahant, wounding a Buddha, or creating schism in the Sangha (monastic community).
Quick Reference. Five offences in Buddhism which deliver the offender (via karma) into naraka (hell): patricide, matricide, killing an arhat, injuring a buddha, creating schism in the saṅgha. See also (in Japan) GOGYAKU-ZAI.
Anantarika-karma
There are five sins of this kind: killing one's mother, killing one's father, killing an arhat (saint), injuring the body of a buddha, and causing a division in the Buddhist community.
In order of increasing severity according to Pope Gregory I, the seven deadly sins are as follows:
One eternal or unforgivable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), also known as the sin unto death, is specified in several passages of the Synoptic Gospels, including Mark 3:28–29, Matthew 12:31–32, and Luke 12:10, as well as other New Testament passages including Hebrews 6:4–6, Hebrews 10:26–31, and 1 John 5:16.
The 7 major sins, known as the Seven Deadly Sins in Christian tradition (formalized by Pope Gregory I), are Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, and Sloth, seen as roots for other sins that lead to spiritual harm, while Islam identifies major sins like shirk (associating partners with Allah), murder, witchcraft, and consuming orphans' wealth.
The thirteen major prohibitions are (1) ejaculating; (2) touching a woman's body; (3) indecent talk with a woman; (4) pretending to be a monk of virtue in order to seduce a woman; (5) matchmaking or acting as an intermediary of adultery; (6) constructing a large dwelling without receiving approval from the Order ...
Yes, Buddhism generally supports LGBTQ+ individuals, focusing on non-harm, love, and interconnectedness, with many liberal Buddhist groups actively embracing and affirming LGBTQ+ rights, although traditional texts are less specific and some older views exist, particularly in specific lineages like certain interpretations of Tibetan Buddhism. Overall, Western Buddhism, in particular, is very welcoming, seeing sexual orientation as irrelevant to spiritual practice, emphasizing consent and compassion over judgment.
The eight are the suffering associated with (1) birth (jātiduḥkha), (2) aging (jarāduḥkha), (3) sickness (vyādhiduḥkha), and (4) death (maraṇaduḥkha); (5) “the suffering of being separated from persons and things one likes” (priyaviprayogaduḥkha); (6) “the suffering of being associated with persons and things one ...
Ten unwholesome actions
The precepts are commitments to abstain from killing living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and intoxication. Within the Buddhist doctrine, they are meant to develop mind and character to make progress on the path to enlightenment.
Repentance in Buddhism is a fundamental part of Buddhist practice because it helps us "get out" the misdeed/transgression of the five precepts we created so that we can understand why, ask for help, and set an aspiration of action and cultivation of good deeds.
There are five sins of this kind: killing one's mother, killing one's father, killing an arhat (saint), injuring the body of a buddha, and causing a division in the Buddhist community.
Observant Buddhists typically avoid consuming alcohol (surāmerayamajja, referring to types of intoxicating fermented beverages), as it violates the 5th of the Five Precepts, the basic Buddhist code of ethics and can disrupt mindfulness and impede one's progress in the Noble Eightfold Path.
Avoiding Disrespect:
Don't point your feet towards a Buddha image or touch it with your feet. It's also best not to place Buddha images on the floor.
Buddhism, particularly in the early monastic Vinaya texts, recognizes four primary categories related to sex and gender: male (purisa), female (itthi), ubhatobyañjanaka (intersex/hermaphroditic, having signs of both), and paṇḍaka (a less clearly defined category often referring to individuals with deficiencies in sexual capacity or desire, sometimes translated as eunuchs or queer). These categories, especially ubhatobyañjanaka and paṇḍaka, don't map perfectly to modern LGBTQ+ terms but acknowledge biological variations and non-normative sexual beings, with paṇḍaka often facing restrictions in monastic ordination.
Some denominations espouse similar views to Catholicism and Orthodoxy, and teach that all sexual relations outside of traditional marriage between a man and a woman are sinful, such as the Reformed Church in America, Southern Baptist Convention, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Jehovah's Witnesses.
We know that Buddhist dharma teaches us that all are equal. It teaches us that if one harms others, they are also harmed indirectly. So, those who look down on women as inferior or treat them unequally will also be harmed in one way or the other.
The question “Can vegetarians eat eggs?” arises because eggs are an animal product, leading to debates about whether they involve killing. In Buddhism, fertilized eggs are considered the beginning of life, so consuming them goes against the principle of compassion.
Fears that Tara is able to dispel, each external fear relating to an internal state; they are the fear of: lions (pride), wild elephants (ignorance), fire (anger), snakes (jealousy), floods (attachment), imprisonment (miserliness), thieves (wrong views) and cannibals (doubt).
The Free Will Problem: Karma's existence contradicts free will.
The second commandment forbids us using God's name in a disrespectful or hateful way. Like in false oaths or insults. When people say oh my God out of surprise at something shocking, good or bad, it's usually not sinful.
The "777 Rule in Islam" primarily refers to a parenting philosophy based on dividing a child's upbringing into three seven-year stages: 0-7 years (play, love, bonding); 7-14 years (teaching, discipline, character building); and 14-21 years (mentorship, guidance, treating them as friends/companions). This framework, rooted in prophetic guidance, emphasizes intentional connection and age-appropriate engagement to raise balanced, resilient Muslim children, contrasting with a simpler "7-minute rule" for daily connection.
For Muslims, it's recommended to use the emoji 🙏 that features hands raised in supplication (du'ā) instead. This small difference reflects important religious distinctions. 2️⃣ **Pregnant Man Emoji 🫃** This emoji represents a concept that goes against Islamic teachings, as men cannot be pregnant.