Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Euthanasia: Buddhist principles

M Barnes1

  • 1Heythrop College, University of London, UK.

British Medical Bulletin
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Buddhism offers unique motivations for moral action based on its distinct doctrines and cultural practices. Despite different religious origins, Buddhist ethical conclusions align closely with those in mainstream Christianity.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Measurement of Zero-Frequency Fluctuations Generated by Coupling between Alfvén Modes in the JET Tokamak.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy as a non-destructive method for analysing herbarium specimens.

Biology letters·2023
Same author

Effect of subclinical endometritis and flunixin meglumine administration on pregnancy in embryo recipient beef cows.

Theriogenology·2023
Same author

A commercial treatment planning system with a hybrid dose calculation algorithm for synchrotron radiotherapy trials.

Physics in medicine and biology·2020
Same author

Acceptability and feasibility of recruiting women to collect a self-administered vaginal swab at a pharmacy clinic for sexually transmissible infection screening.

Sexual health·2020
Same author

A Monte Carlo model of synchrotron radiotherapy shows good agreement with experimental dosimetry measurements: Data from the imaging and medical beamline at the Australian Synchrotron.

Physica medica : PM : an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology : official journal of the Italian Association of Biomedical Physics (AIFB)·2020
Same journal

Human health in relation to visible, functional, and accessible green space: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the 3 + 30 + 300 guideline.

British medical bulletin·2026
Same journal

Muscle herniae in exercise-induced leg pain: diagnostic pitfalls and the 'repair paradox'.

British medical bulletin·2026
Same journal

Scaffolds and platelet concentrates in bone regenerative medicine: applications, mechanisms, and future approaches.

British medical bulletin·2026
Same journal

Back squat and deadlift fatiguing protocols elicit distinct countermovement jump profiles: phase-specific predictors and soreness responses.

British medical bulletin·2026
Same journal

Enhancing bone healing through osteogenic medium components: biological roles, mechanisms, and clinical applications.

British medical bulletin·2026
Same journal

Moral injury in healthcare workers: causes & interventions.

British medical bulletin·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Religious Studies
  • Ethics
  • Comparative Religion

Background:

  • Religions serve as a primary source of motivation for ethical conduct across diverse cultures.
  • Understanding the ethical frameworks of different religions is crucial for interfaith dialogue and moral philosophy.
  • Buddhism, originating from the Indian religious tradition, presents a unique perspective on moral decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the doctrinal and cultural principles underpinning ethical decision-making in Buddhism.
  • To compare Buddhist ethical conclusions with those found in mainstream Christianity.
  • To identify commonalities in moral reasoning across distinct religious traditions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Buddhist scriptures and cultural practices related to ethics.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaReligious Approach

Related Experiment Videos

  • Comparative analysis of Buddhist ethical principles with Christian ethical teachings.
  • Identification of shared themes and divergent points in moral motivation.

    • Main Results:

    • Buddhism's ethical framework is rooted in specific doctrinal tenets and cultural norms.
    • Despite differing religious premises, Buddhist ethical outcomes demonstrate notable similarities to mainstream Christian ethics.
    • Key principles guiding moral action in Buddhism include concepts like karma, mindfulness, and compassion.

    Conclusions:

    • Buddhism provides a robust system for motivating moral action through its unique philosophical and cultural underpinnings.
    • The study highlights convergent ethical conclusions between Buddhism and Christianity, suggesting universal aspects of moral reasoning.
    • Further research into comparative religious ethics can illuminate shared human values and moral aspirations.