Does Buddhism have rules for marriage and family life?

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Abstract

Buddhist ethics are based on the principle of ahiṃsā, or nonharm, and this is the governing principle for all aspects of both monastic and lay life, thus equally for marriage and family life.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBuddhism in 5 minutes
EditorsElizabeth J. Harris
Place of PublicationBristol
PublisherEquinox Publishing Ltd
Chapter58
Pages293-296
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781800500914
ISBN (Print)9781800500891, 9781800500907
Publication statusPublished - 25 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameReligion in five minutes

Keywords

  • Buddhist ethics

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