This command is connected with the doctrine of transmigration of souls, which is one of the essential doctrines of this system as well as of Brahmanism.

But Buddhism has abolished human sacrifices, and indeed all bloody offerings, and its innocent altars are only crowned with flowers and leaves.

It also inculcates a positive humanity, consisting of good actions.

All its priests are supported by daily alms.

It is a duty of the Buddhist to be hospitable to strangers, to establish hospitals for the sick and poor, and even for sick animals, to plant shade-trees, and erect houses for travellers.