In Buddhism, the first precept of not harming living beings is most closely linked to which concept?

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In Buddhism, the first precept of not harming living beings is most closely linked to which concept?

Accepted Answer

Ahimsa, the principle of non-violence — Ahimsa, meaning non-violence or non-harm, is the principle most directly reflected in the first precept. While karma is relevant in that harming others creates negative karma, ahimsa is the specific ethical principle the precept expresses. Dukkha and Nirvana are doctrinal concepts rather than ethical principles directly tied to this precept.

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Nirvana, the state of liberation

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Karma, the law of moral cause and effect

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Ahimsa, the principle of non-violence

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Dukkha, the truth of suffering

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