LibGuides: Buddhism- Studies of Religion: Ethical Teachings

Accessit

Here are some books that you may find useful during your studies. Search the Bennies catalogue Accessit for more, or browse the Non-fiction collection NFS.

Understanding Buddhism by Malcolm David Eckel
Call Number: 294.3 ECK

ISBN: 9781907486142

Publication Date: 2010

Buddhism today is one of the fastest-growing faiths in North America. The reasons can be found here, in this comprehensive introduction to the history, practices, and beliefs of a religion that seeks the Middle Way between self-denying spirituality and the demands of everyday life.
Living Buddhism by Cavan Wood
Call Number: 294.3 WOO

ISBN: 0431149917

Publication Date: 2002
Buddhism by Wood, C.
Call Number: 294.3 WOO

ISBN: 9780435336035

Publication Date: 2002

Modern World Religions is a series that balances learning about religions with learning from religions
The religions book by Ambalu, S.
Call Number: 200 REL

ISBN: 9781409324911

Publication Date: 2013

This clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the world's newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe. Principles of the five main world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - as well as ancient and primal belief systems are explored in this informative tone. All the big ideas are simply explained with jargon-free descriptions, step-by-step diagrams, and witty illustrations that encapsulate every aspect of religious thinking.

Buddhism for Beginners

The third of the five precepts—Buddhist guidelines for an ethical life—is to refrain from sexual misconduct.

YouTube

Annette Flanagan is the REC at Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley. In this Masterclass, she presents on Buddhism - Bioethics.

Hosted by the Venerable Neng Rong Shi.

Craig Beck explores Environmental Ethics in the Buddhist Tradition.

What Does Buddhism Say About The Environment? In this informative video, we will discuss the relationship between Buddhism and the environment. Buddhism teaches us about the interconnectedness of all living beings and how our actions can affect the natural world.

What Does Buddhist Teaching Say About Sexual Ethics And Right Conduct? In this informative video, we will discuss the principles of sexual ethics and right conduct from a Buddhist perspectives.

Clickview

This clip describes Buddhism's approach to bioethical issues such as conception technology.

This clip describes Buddhist views on stem cell research.

This clip explores Buddhist views on the environment.

Buddahanet

Religious traditions help us to find our basic orientations in many aspects of our lives. The most important aspect of our lives is how we interact with others. Among other things, this means religions often have a lot to say about sexual ethics.

ARRCC

The study of Ecology confirms what the Buddha taught us about the interconnectedness of all living things,including ourselves. Human flourishing depends upon ecological flourishing and cannot be separated from it and, as a consequence, environmental damage impacts on the health and welfare of humans. As Buddhists, toacknowledge the sacredness of life in all realms of existence, in all sentient beings, in all people and the naturalworld is to respect and care for all.

Buddhist Scripture and Teachings