The Three Refuges & The Five Moral Precepts Flashcards

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What are the three refuges?

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  1. Refuge in the Buddha.
  2. Refuge in the Dhamma.
  3. Refuge in the Sangha
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What does refuge in the Buddha mean?

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  • Understanding him as the Gold Practice,

- To have the goal of achieving perfected kindness, peace and wisdom

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What does refuge in the Dhamma mean?

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-Following the right path and the teachings of the Buddha

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What does refuge in the Sangha mean?

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  • Practising with those on the same journey helps.
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What are the 5 moral precepts?

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Don’t kill, don’t steal, don’t lie, don’t take intoxicants don’t commit sexual misconduct

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Why are the 5 moral precepts important?

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  • Allow Buddhists to build good karma.
  • in line with the 8f path
  • they allow Buddhists to overcome the 3 poisons
  • following them will reduce suffering.
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