What is the role and response of Buddhism to the issue/political debate of gambling?
Buddhism has no central body which determines its attitudes to social issues, however, Buddhists are guided by the five moral precepts of not killing, not stealing, not being involved in improper sexual acts, not lying or deceiving and not taking intoxicants. These determine our behaviours. Buddhists should refrain from any behaviour which harms oneself or others. Accordingly, a wise Buddhist would not involve themselves in gambling which is both harmful to one’s self and others.
