• Ven. TILAWKATHARA
• Dr. ANOMA SAKHARE

ABSTRACT Many Buddhist schools flourished during the pre-Mahāyāna period. The only one of these schools that has survived to this day is Theravāda School. Traditionally the number of pre-Mahayanic schools is claimed to be eighteen although we know that more than this was probably around twenty-five. Theravāda literally means ‘teaching of the elders’. The word Mahāyāna literally means great vehicle. It is a path available only for monks and ascetics to people from all walks of life. Tantric or esoteric Buddhism, sometimes called Vajrayāna (the vehicle of Vajra), in India dates back to around 500 - 400 CE. Tantric Buddhism is sometimes described as presenting a shortcut to enlightenment. Buddhist ethics, which are foundational across various Buddhist traditions, are guided by key principles aimed at reducing suffering and promoting well-being. Some of the core ethical principles in Buddhism include: The Five Precepts, Compassion, Generosity and others.

Buddhist Ethics, Buddhist schools, Theravāda Buddhism, Mahāyāna, Vajrayāna, Pāli Canon.

"ETHICAL TEACHINGS IN BUDDHIST SCHOOLS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no.a803-a810, November-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311100.pdf

"ETHICAL TEACHINGS IN BUDDHIST SCHOOLS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no. ppa803-a810, November-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311100.pdf