Specific Social Teachings of the Buddha

These are teachings that are designed to mould and transform society. From the Buddhist point of view society itself is an abstraction, not a reality. Society is a collective whole made up of individuals, and the quality of society reflect the individuals who compose it. If the individuals are corrupt the society will be corrupt and if the individuals are noble society will be noble. Since society merely reflects individuals the Buddha aimed at transforming society by giving individuals new standards of conduct, new ideas and patterns of behaviour that can elevate and transform their conduct.

They are:

a) five precepts. - The abstinence from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech and intoxicants.

b) Ten courses of wholesome action.

c) Ten bases of merit.

d) Noble

Family
Monk & Layman
Teacher & Student
Friends
Employer & Employee


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