Question

a buddhist encounters a sickly man who is living in poverty. the buddhist takes the man into his own home, feeds him, and helps him recover from his illness. which concept of buddhism do the buddhists actions illustrate?

a. prajna

b. nīrvana

c. sila

d. samadhi

Explanation:

• Prajna refers to wisdom/insight into the nature of reality, not compassionate action.
• Nirvana is the state of liberation from suffering, not a behavioral concept.
• Sila encompasses ethical conduct, including compassion and care for others, which matches the Buddhist's actions of sheltering, feeding, and healing the poor sick man.
• Samadhi refers to meditative concentration, unrelated to this compassionate act.

Answer:

C. Sila