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**dxpfmP0l** · 05-03-2010, 05:11 PM

Buddhist ethics revolves primarily around intent. If the intent is to be compassionate, I'd see no problem. Others, however, may take a more legalistic approach and point to the precept prohibiting killing. I recall reading several suttas in which the Buddha indicated that following the intent of the precepts is more important than obeying the letter.

05-03-2010, 05:11 PM	#3
dxpfmP0l Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Buddhist ethics revolves primarily around intent. If the intent is to be compassionate, I'd see no problem. Others, however, may take a more legalistic approach and point to the precept prohibiting killing. I recall reading several suttas in which the Buddha indicated that following the intent of the precepts is more important than obeying the letter.
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