The Right Actions of Theravada Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism

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The Right Actions of Theravada Buddhism , Hinduism , and Taoism

Introduction

Religion has been relied on by man from time immemorial to give guidance on issues of morality and ethics . It has given man answers to questions for which conflicting choices are presented and thus directed ideals of societies that are used in judging good from bad . Right action can generally , from common usage of the terms `right ' and `action , be said to mean good deeds or acts that are sanctioned by societal rules

br and procedures or those that bring the maximum good and minimal harm . In different religions , the general outlook on right action might be the same , but the interpretation differs a bit

This paper discusses what `right action ' means in regard to Theravada Buddhism , Hinduism , and Taoism

Right Action in Hinduism

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world being the third largest religion in terms of number of followers after Christianity and Islam . About 13 (840 million people ) of the world 's population are Hinduism followers . However , Hinduism is more a way of life than a religion . It has several gods and even goddesses with no major leader like Christianity has Jesus . Hinduism is also referred to as Sanatana Dharma which when translated means eternal law

Action in Hinduism is called Karma . Translated from Sanskrit language Karma essentially means volitional action that is undertaken deliberately or with ones full knowledge . In Hinduism teachings , every person is responsible for his or...