What is the concept of forgiveness of sin?
In Buddhism, there is no such concept as forgiveness of sin. Everything good or evil is created by ourselves, not arranged or bestowed by God. When Buddhists break their precepts or commit faults, they are not to seek forgiveness of sin from a higher authority such as a God or a priest. Rather, they repent and review why they broke the precepts or committed the wrongdoing. Relying on their wisdom and determination, they modify their behavior to prevent the recurrence of the same mistake. In doing so, Buddhists rely on the individual effort of self-examination and self-perfection. Through the act of disciplining thoughts, action and behavior, one can restore inner peace and purity of mind.
