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Five Moral Precepts
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Ethical Basis
The Five Precepts are the foundation of Buddhist ethics.

The Five Precepts
- These are the basis of Buddhist ethics.
- Do not take life.
- Do not take what is not given.
- Do not misuse the senses.
- Do not speak falsehoods.
- Do not take intoxicants that cloud the mind.

Six Perfections (Paramitas)
- In Mahayana Buddhism the six perfections are:
- Generosity
- Morality
- Patience
- Energy
- Meditation
- Wisdom, including how the individual develops these perfections within themselves

Ten Perfections
- In Theravada Buddhism, there are ten:
- Generosity.
- Morality.
- Renunciation.
- Insight.
- Energy.
- Patience.
- Truthfulness.
- Resolution.
- Loving-kindness.
- Calmness.
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3Catholicism (Christianity)
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1Buddhism
1.1Key Beliefs
1.2Practices
2Christianity
2.1Key Beliefs
2.1.1The Nature of God2.1.2The Problem of Evil2.1.3Monotheism2.1.4Creation2.1.5Bible Accounts of Creation2.1.6The Trinity and Creation2.1.7Afterlife2.1.8Heaven and Hell2.1.9The Influence of Afterlife on Life2.1.10End of Topic Test - Christianity Key Beliefs2.1.11Exam-Style Questions - Christian Beliefs
2.2Jesus Christ & Salvation
2.2.1The Incarnation2.2.2Jesus - Divine & Human2.2.3The Crucifixion2.2.4Jesus' Betrayal2.2.5Resurrection & Ascension2.2.6Sin2.2.7Original Sin2.2.8Punishment2.2.9The Means of Salvation2.2.10Achieving Salvation2.2.11Disagreements About Salvation2.2.12The Role of Christ in Salvation2.2.13Theories of Salvation2.2.14End of Topic Test - Jesus Christ & Salvation
2.3Worship & Festivals
3Catholicism (Christianity)
3.1Key Beliefs
3.2The Seven Sacraments
4Islam
4.1Key Beliefs
4.2Authority
5Judaism
5.1Key Beliefs
5.2Covenant & The Mitzvot
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