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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.
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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.
Guido Larkin
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∙ 13y agoIn 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.
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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.
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.
Who practices the application of math?
All sentient human beings as well as some animals.
Why do scientific facts not speak for themselves?
Facts are not sentient beings and so are unable to articulate.
Could one consider whales to be sentient beings?
The answer is an emphatic "yes they are sentient" because the meaning of the word "sentient" is defined as "Experiencing sensation or feeling." which implies they have to have a nervous system, which they do. Please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentience
What is the focuss of Buddhism?
The focus of Buddhism is to alleviate human suffering by leading sentient beings to enlightenment.
What is the ulitmate goal of Buddhism?
Ultimately all sentient beings will become enlightened and enter into Nirvana.
