Buddhism provides a comprehensive toolkit for managing stress and promoting mental well-being, integrating philosophy, psychology, and ethics. One such framework is the five precepts (pañca-sīla). These are guidelines that encourage refraining from:

While these are ethical principles at heart, their practical application can have a profound impact on emotional resilience, mental clarity, and stress reduction.

The first precept—refraining from killing—extends beyond physical harm. It invites us to cultivate compassion toward all living beings.
Practising empathy and kindness counters anger and aggression, both powerful sources of stress. Compassion meditation, for example, can reduce hostility and foster positive emotions.

The second........

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