Euthanasia: A Buddhist perspective

This paper introduces basic Buddhist cosmology and ethical teachings, emphasizing the concepts of rebirth and Karma. There follows a discussion of the Buddhist view of illness and its causes. Using these introductory concepts, the Buddhist view on euthanasia is explored and contrasted with the views...

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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. [1986]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 1986, Volume: 25, Issue: 1, Pages: 51-57
Further subjects:B Buddhist Perspective
B Bioethical Issue
B Current Dialogue
B Ethical Teaching
B Hospice Care
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