Buddhism Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Siddhartha Guatama ?
A
He was a prince but then sooner became the first Buddha.
2
Q
What were the 4 sights Siddhartha saw ?
A
- An old man
- A sick man
- A dead man
- A holy man
3
Q
What did Siddhartha do after the 4 sights ?
A
He left the palace for simple life & to find the answer to “why do we suffer ?”
4
Q
How did he find the answer / enlightenment ?
A
He followed the middle way. A path between luxury and poverty.
5
Q
What are the 3 universal truths ?
A
- Anicca - Impermanence
- Anatta - There is no permanent self
- Dukkha - We will suffer in life
6
Q
What are the 4 noble truths ?
A
- There will be suffering in life
- We suffer because we crave
- If we stop craving we stop suffering
- Follow the eight-fold path to find happiness.
7
Q
how would I follow perfect livelihood ?
A
Do a job that we will benefit others and also not hurt them.
8
Q
Why is the lotus flower a symbol of enlightenment.
A
- Struggles threw the roots
2. Blooming and finding enlightenment.
