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Explain how a moral life could be said to be at the heart of Lay Buddhism.
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Hossein Amini 5S GCSE COURSEWORK- BUDDHISM The Life of the Buddha Question 2- Explain how a moral life could be said to be at the heart of Lay Buddhism Moral life, in many ways, can be said to be at the heart of lay Buddhism. However, the first thing to get clear is the meaning of the term morality. The word morality, technically means, the distinction between good and evil, right and wrong, in relation to actions, volitions, and character. Essentially, it relates to the nature and application of what is ethical. So by a moral sense, we mean the power, and ability to understand the difference between what is right, and what is wrong. There are several aspects to a Buddhist's moral life. Karma is the law that every action, word, or thought, has consequences. This law of karma, which is the way in which life works, affects a Buddhist's reaction...
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