Buddhism does not recognize the idea behind sin because in Buddhism, instead, there is a "Cause-Effect Theory", known as
Karma, or action. In general, Buddhism illustrates intentions as the cause of Karma, either good or bad. Furthermore, most thoughts in any being's mind can be negative.
Vipaka, the result of your Karma, may create low quality living, hardships, destruction and all means of disharmony in life and
it may also create healthy living, easiness, and harmony in life. Good deeds produce good results while bad deeds produce
bad results. Karma and Vipaka are your own action and result.
Pañcasīla (Pāli) is the fundamental code of Buddhist ethics, willingly undertaken by lay followers of Gautama Buddha. It is a basic understanding of the Noble Eightfold Path, which is a Buddhist teaching on ways to stop suffering.
- Pancasila
- I undertake the rule to refrain from destroying living creatures.
- I undertake the rule to refrain from taking
that which is not given.
- I undertake the rule to refrain from sexual misconduct.
- I undertake the rule to
refrain from incorrect speech.
- I undertake the rule to refrain from intoxicants which lead to carelessness.
- Noble Eightfold Path
- Right View
- Right Intention
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right Work
- Right
Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Concentration
These ultimately lead to cessation of
suffering and thus is a way to be free of Samsara, the cycle of death. After that, Nirvana is achieved.
