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1
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What is the Dhamma

A

The teachings of the Buddha

2
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What are the two basic beliefs of Buddhism?

A

‘Three Marks of Existence’ and ‘Dependent Arising’

3
Q

Name the three marks of existence

A

Anicca- Everying is impermanent
Anatta- There is no ‘self’
Dukkha- Everything is unsatisfactory

4
Q

What is Anicca?

A

Everything is impermanent

5
Q

What is Anatta

A

There is no ‘self’

6
Q

What is Dukkha?

A

Everything is unsatisfactory

7
Q

What is dependent arising?

A

The cycle of Life Death and Rebirth and how what you do in your past life affects you in the next life.

8
Q

What are Skandhas?

A

The elements that make up a person

9
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Name the five Skandhas

A
Physical
Sensations/feelings
Perception
Mental formations
Awareness
10
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How do the Skandhas explain Anatta?

A

These five things are constantly changing and merely create an illusion of ‘self’. You are not the same person as you were yesterday because at least one of the Skandhas have changed.

11
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What is Sunyata?

A

Emptiness and ceasing attachment and craving so you can achieve enlightenment