extra information Flashcards
1
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atman
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hindu word for immoral unchanging soul possessed by all beings
2
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jatakas
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stories of the previous lives of the buddha
3
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parable
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a story which illustrates a moral or religious teaching
4
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guru
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a respected religious teacher
5
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lay buddhist
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a buddhist that is not a monk or nun
6
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alms
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food or money or other items given to charity
7
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bodhi day
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mahayana festival that commemorates the buddha enlightenment
8
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retreat
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a period or place of isolation for religious purposes
vassa a three month retreat
9
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ordination
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a ceremony where a person becomes and important religious figure
10
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to take refuge
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accept as true
11
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skandha
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part or aggregate
12
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3 wholesome roots
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generosity compassion wisdom
13
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sentient
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a being that experience emotions
14
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dalai lama
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spiritual leader of tibetan buddhism
15
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pure land
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mahayana buddhism
