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The lower level of concern for interacting with sentient beings in Buddhism has not been identified. In keeping with the Eightfold Path the Buddhist himself must establish the standards he will meet. In the case of amoeba , they react to impacts such as heat, food, water conditions and light. To some this would indicate self awareness. To others this reaction would be the same as a plant's reacting to light, water, fertilizer or gravity and not indicative of sentience.
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Who do Buddhist's respect?
Buddhist Respect to Human Beings, Humanity and Peace of Mind.Buddhists also pay respect to all sentient beings, which means all beings which have consciousness. What that amounts to in a practical sense is that Buddhists respect all life equally.
What does sentient beings mean?
In Buddhism, sentient being are the opposite of a Buddha.The term "sentient beings" refers to beings who are still in the cycle of existence and who haven't attained complete liberation yet. There are six classes of sentient beings: gods, demigods, humans, animals, hungry ghosts and hell beings.Answer:Sentient beings are "aware" beings. Awareness can be seen, at it lowest level, as the ability to sense pain, hunger, warmth etc. Some would limit sentience to self awareness - this is condition mankind may hold for itself alone or perhaps share with mammals and birds. With the Buddhist injunction to not harm sentient beings, there is a tremendous range of interpretation open to the individual practitioner. Most would refrain from harming any animal but happily wash their hands to kill bacteria and be open to discussion on the swatting of mosquitos.
How could you use sentient in a sentence?
Whales are sentient beings and therefore shouldn't be hunted.
What are the characteristics of semi-sentient beings and do they actually exist?
== == The state or quality of having existence is either sentient or not sentient therefore the question is nonsensical.
What are the characteristics of semi sentient beings and do they actually exist?
== == The state or quality of having existence is either sentient or not sentient therefore the question is nonsensical.
What social structure do Buddhists have?
The Equality of Sentient Beings
Can you hunt on Christmas?
Not if you have compassion for other sentient beings.
What taboos within the Buddhist religion which could have a negative effect on a Buddhist wedding?
Killing any living beingAnswer:Buddhism doesn't have either must-dos or taboos. The suggestions of the Eightfold Path are just suggestions. Many Buddhists refrain from killing sentient (thinking) beings but the inclusivity of sentient are not defined.
Who are the buddhas?
This question should be (who is Buddha?) because Buddha is one person that is founder of Buddhism. He Born in Lumbini, Nepal.Answer:All enlightened beings are Buddhas. All sentient beings can become enlightened, Therefore all sentient beings can become Buddhas given enough time.
Is alcohol resourceful?
No. Being resourceful is an attribute of sentient beings. Alcohol is a chemical.
Are amoebas intellectual beings?
Amoeba are not intellectual beings. They do not have brain. But still they have been surviving from millions of years.
Why do scientific facts not speak for themselves?
Facts are not sentient beings and so are unable to articulate.
