A Buddhist view of abortion

This paper examines the abortion issue from a Buddhist perspective. As the consciousness is held to enter the embryo at conception, it is felt to be fully human at that moment. Thus, Buddhism strongly discourages abortion except in the situation of an immediate threat to the mother's life. Thou...

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Main Author: Lecso, Phillip A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [1987]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 1987, Volume: 26, Issue: 3, Pages: 214-218
Further subjects:B Buddhist View
B Buddhist Perspective
B Pregnant Woman
B Abortion Issue
B Final Decision
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