Would you suggest euthanasia even if it were against your belief? Clarify why?

Into some extend yes and into some extend no. active euthanasia is generally resisted by the medical profession and by public opinion. As Buddhism sees intention as crucial to the assessment of the morality of an act however it would not differentiate between active and passive. To kill a person deliberately even if he or she requests this is dealt with in the same way as murder. If a doctor is requested to administer euthanasia this does not absolve him or her from responsibility for the act of killing. Buddhist emphasize that there is no permanent self entails recognition that people’s views and intentions are often very changeable.

Now voluntary euthanasia for one in intense pain is often referred to as mercy killing especially if it is a case of active euthanasia ans some argue that this should be allowed for humans as for animals. Motive concerns the ultimate aim of an action while intention concerns the more immediate goal of an action, an objective on the way to attaining an ultimate aim. Buddhism has life as an ultimate value or basic good and that it should never be sacrificed even in the name of another such value, friendship or compassion. As the paths and fruits have arisen it is not surprising we are virtuous therefore don’t be attached to residence etc. even Theravada commonly sees that no act of killing can be carried out with the thought of ill will. So by giving the clarifications I suggest euthanasia when it is too necessary and don’t suggest euthanasia being irresponsible.