What is the relationship between the Law of Cause and Effect and the Five Precepts?
Not killing but saving the lives of others and setting birds free from their cages, that are the cause of long life. Not stealing, but giving generously is the cause of stable richness. Not committing adultery is the cause of family unity. Not lying is the cause of being trusted by others. Not becoming intoxicated is the cause of wisdom. There are just a few simple ordinary effects. 4. Who created the Law of Cause and Effect? That is a natural law as well as all other scientific laws, such as the law of gravity. Nobody created it. When the Buddha attained enlightenment, He discovered this law and explained it to us. Because this is an eternal law which means creating good causes result in good effect and vice versa. No god or saint can reverse or interfere with it. 5. Why then do we worship and bow to the Buddha? To show our gratitude for teaching us to follow his virtues of compassion, happiness and wisdom. Also, bowing and performing deep prostration is a practice of purifying our th
