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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
An ethical training commitment that a Buddhist undertakes to guide behaviour and avoid harmful actions.
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Paper 1
Revise: Five Moral PreceptsThe five moral precepts are commitments that guide Buddhists towards ethical living. They concern ordinary choices: how to treat living beings, respect belongings, behave in relationships, speak to others and keep the mind clear. They are especially important as basic training commitments for lay Buddhists—Buddhists who are not monks or nuns.
Use the five precepts precisely: ‘do not take life’ includes other living beings, not just humans.
Explain why a precept matters, not just what it prohibits: link it to reducing suffering, compassion or avoiding unskilful actions.
Describe the precepts as ethical training commitments, not commandments imposed by a god. This does not mean they are unimportant or merely optional suggestions.
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