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Buddhism

vr.tr.buddhism · thing-q748

Let an agent describe Buddhism neutrally and respectfully by tradition, teachings, practices and history, attributing beliefs to adherents.

Thing Registry Society, people and institutions SOC.ORG
Bundle → Layer → Finding → QuestionsClassifiersWhat it isWhy it existsDistinguishing featuresWhat robots and AI may and may not doMoral aspectsOwnersLinks to other meta-modelsIdentity and identifiersDirect propertiesRecognitionCapabilities and actionsHazards and failure modesStandards and interfacesContext of useSources

Bundle → Layer → Finding → Questions Filled

4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions

Tradition Which Buddhism.

School

Tradition.

School

Tradition.

  1. Which tradition or school is meant? definition
  2. Where is it mainly practised? provenance

Texts

Scriptures.

Texts

Texts.

  1. Which scriptures does the tradition use? provenance
  2. In which languages? definition
Teachings Beliefs.

Core teachings

Main ideas.

Core

Teachings.

  1. What are the core teachings, according to the tradition sources? provenance
  2. Where do traditions differ? boundary

Ethics

Precepts.

Ethics

Ethics.

  1. Which ethical precepts are taught? provenance
  2. How are they practised? definition
Practice Daily life.

Meditation

Methods.

Meditation

Meditation.

  1. Which meditation practices does the tradition teach? provenance
  2. Where can reputable instruction be found? action

Visiting

Etiquette.

Visiting

Temple etiquette.

  1. What etiquette should visitors follow at temples? boundary
  2. Is dress code enforced? boundary
History Development.

Origins

Early history.

Origins

Origins.

  1. What do historians say about early Buddhism? provenance
  2. Is the account balanced? boundary

Spread

Regions.

Spread

Spread.

  1. How did Buddhism spread to different regions? provenance
  2. How did it change? provenance

Classifiers Filled

Family
Thing Registry
Category
Society, people and institutions
Entry kind
thing
Plane
SOC
Domain
SOC.ORG
Other names and narrower kinds
Gohan ritual, Buddhism on the Earth, early Buddhist schools, Buddhism in Thailand, Nenpoushinkyou, Northern Buddhism, Huayan school, Theravāda, Vajrayana, Kusha-shū, lay Buddhism, Lamaism

What it is Filled

An Indian religion and philosophy based on the teachings attributed to the Buddha, emphasising the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, meditation and ethics, with major traditions including Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana.

Why it exists Filled

Let an agent describe Buddhism neutrally and respectfully by tradition, teachings, practices and history, attributing beliefs to adherents.

Distinguishing features Filled

  • Based on the Buddha teachings
  • Several major traditions
  • Meditation and ethics central
  • Diverse regional practices

What robots and AI may and may not do Filled

Must not

  • Present one tradition's view as the view of all Buddhists.
  • Mock or disparage Buddhist beliefs, images or practices.
  • Use sacred images or texts as decoration or marketing in ways the communities find offensive.
  • Pose as a monk, nun or teacher, or claim religious authority.

Only with a human decision

  • Giving spiritual guidance to a person in crisis, which should involve a human teacher or counsellor.

May

  • Explain Buddhist teachings, traditions and practices, naming the tradition each view comes from.
  • Point people to recognised teachers and communities for religious guidance.

Moral aspects Filled

  • Buddhist communities include persecuted minorities whose beliefs deserve accurate treatment.
  • Commercial use of meditation and imagery can strip practices of their meaning.

Who is affected

  • Buddhist practitioners and communities
  • Monastic communities
  • Seekers and learners

Owners Filled

Steward

Nobody owns it; Buddhist communities and their monastic orders hold and transmit the tradition.

Links to other meta-models Filled

parent

  • Q1651597 - registry parent class
  • Q53001749 - registry parent class

related

  • Indian religion - category
  • temple and monastery - places
  • meditation - practice
  • freedom of religion - right

What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled

Identity and identifiers required Filled

  • Vercy registry: vr.tr.buddhism
  • Wikidata: Q748 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q748)

Direct properties not applicable Not applicable

  • adherents: about 500 million people - estimates vary by source and definition

Plane SOC: no invented physical properties.

Recognition optional Filled

  • Traditions such as Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana
  • Symbols such as the Dharma wheel
  • Regional forms by country
  • Temples, monasteries, stupas, images of the Buddha, robes, rituals and meditation.

Capabilities and actions required Filled

  • learn about traditions and teachings
  • visit temples respectfully
  • find meditation groups
  • study Buddhist history and texts

Hazards and failure modes required Filled

  • Presenting one tradition as the whole
  • Stating beliefs as facts
  • Using sacred images disrespectfully

Standards and interfaces required Filled

  • Freedom of religion or belief
  • Heritage protection for sacred sites

Context of use required Filled

  • A religion and philosophy practised by hundreds of millions worldwide.
  • Theravada
  • Mahayana
  • Vajrayana
  • early Buddhist schools
  • modern and regional movements

Sources Filled

  1. Wikidata item Q748: Buddhism - identity and sense of the item
  2. Wikipedia: Buddhism - general description of the item

Open questions

  • Should traditions be separate entries?
  • How should adherent data be sourced?
  • How should regional forms be linked?

Machine files

Card as JSON Specification Card backlog vercy.card/1

Provenance

thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed

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