•Recite
the Triple Refuge, Three Jewels
–I find refuge in the Buddha
–I find refuge in the Dharma (Doctrine)
–I find refuge in the Sangha
(Community)
Buddhist Sacred Texts
•Largest
number among the world religions but not all Buddhists rely on texts
•No
single central text or collection of texts recognized as score Scripture by all
the major branches in Buddhism
•Dhammapada esteemed in Sri Lanka (Theravada branch)
provides a helpful access for the novice to core ethics
–25 short chapters and available in
English
•Lay
Buddhists are expected to observe:
–Abstain from killing
–Abstain from stealing
–Abstain from lying
–Abstain from improper sexual
conduct
–Abstain from intoxicants
•Lay
Buddhists also provide support for the monks and nuns (especially Theravadins)
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