Indian Ethics

Overview of Hindu Texts


 * http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/index.htm


 * For background browsing see InfiniteLoom Notes on India, Sankara, and More recent Indian sources, Radhakrishnan and Vivekenanda


 * For textual passages related to ethical analysis see "What Should the Wise Do" 3.25 of Bhagavad Gita


 * Also for a more focused ethical discussion see Karma-Yoga at Complete works of Vivekenanda

Overview of Jain Texts


 * http://www.sacred-texts.com/jai/index.htm


 * For the five great vows, see the Jaina Sutras, at Book II, Lecture 15

Overview of Buddhist Texts


 * http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/index.htm


 * Notes toward an overview of Ancient Buddhism at this website


 * For a concise introduction to the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, see an essay on "The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to the End of Suffering" by Bhikkhu Bodhi at accesstoinsight.org