Buddhism Flashcards
(22 cards)
How long is Buddha said to have lived for?
80 Years
Where was Buddha born?
In Southern Nepal
Who was his chariot driver?
Channa
What did Buddha do when he left the palace?
He discovered the 4 sights.
What was the first sight?
An old man - Siddhartha has never seen anyone old before.
What was the second sight?
Illness - When Siddhartha saw a sick person by the side of the road, he was upset because he had never seen anyone sick before.
What was the third sight?
A dead person being carried. Channa explained how everyone dies eventually.
What was the fourth sight?
A Holy Man - This person made Siddhartha curious, as the holy man was looking to understand truth.
What is Dukkha?
The truth of Suffering
What is Samudaya?
The truth of the origin of Suffering
What is Nirodha?
The truth of end of suffering
What is Magga?
The truth of the path to the end of suffering
What are the 4 noble truths?
Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha, Magga
What are the 3 marks of existence?
Anatta, Dukkha, Annica
What is Anatta?
When humans are impermanent
What is Annica?
The concept that nothing stays the same and everything is always changing.
What is the first precept?
I undertake to refrain from the destruction of that which has breath. - This means to not kill.
What is the Second precept?
I undertake to refrain from taking that which is not given. - This means to not steal.
What is the third precept?
I undertake to refrain from the misuse of sense-pleasures. - This means to not sexually assault others.
What is the fourth precept?
I undertake to refrain from false speech. - This means to not lie.
What is the fifth precept?
I undertake to refrain from the misuse of intoxicants. - This means to not take drugs.
What is Nirvana/ Nibbana?
The state which all Buddhist desire, the end of suffering.
