Buddhist views on sin

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There are a few differing Buddhist views on sin. American

Walpola Rahula also disagreed with the notion of sin, saying "In fact there is no 'sin' in Buddhism, as sin is understood in some religions."[6]

Ethnologist Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf explained,

In Buddhist thinking the whole universe, men as well as gods, are subject to a reign of law. Every action, good or bad, has an inevitable and automatic effect in a long chain of causes, an effect which is independent of the will of any deity. Even though this may leave no room for the concept of 'sin' in the sense of an act of defiance against the authority of a personal god, Buddhists speak of 'sin' when referring to transgressions against the universal moral code. (1974: 550)[7]

Chögyam Trungpa specifically disagreed with the notion of "original sin"[8] saying

The problem with this notion of original sin or mistake is that it acts very much as a hinderance [sic] to people. At some point it is of course necessary to realize one's shortcomings. But if one goes too far with that, it kills any inspiration and can destroy one's vision as well. So in that way, it really is not helpful, and in fact it seems unnecessary.[8]

Anantarika-karma

Main article: Anantarika-karma

Anantarika-karma in

Anagami or Arhat in that lifetime.[12] The five crimes or sins are:[13]

  1. Injuring a
    Buddha
  2. Killing an
    Arhat
  3. Creating
    Sangha
  4. Matricide
  5. Patricide

References

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  3. ^ "Buddhism: Major Differences". Buddha Dharma Education Association. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
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  7. ^ von Fürer-Haimendorf, Christoph (1974). "The Sense of Sin in Cross-Cultural Perspective". Man. New Series 9.4: 539–556.
  8. ^ a b "Basic Goodness or Original Sin?". Lion's Roar. November 2002. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
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  10. JSTOR 3269825
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  11. ISBN 978-0700703555
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  12. ISBN 978-8120807648
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  13. ISBN 9788170223757
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