BUDDHISM

Question 1

define anicca

Answer 1

the belief in impermanence which states that everything is always changing one of the three marks of existence

Question 2

define anatta

Answer 2

The belief that if there is no soul or no self one of the three marks of existence

Question 3

define dukkha

Answer 3

The belief that pain and suffering are a part of life one of the three marks of existence

Question 4

skandhas

Answer 4

5 things that make up a human. form feeling perception consciousness feelings

Question 5

define samatha

Answer 5

practising single-handed meditation through mindfulness or Breathing in order to calm the mind

Question 6

define pratitya

Answer 6

The belief that nothing exists independently of everything. Everything exist in the web of causing affect

Question 7

define mettabhavana

Answer 7

loving kindness meditation practices in order to cultivate love and kindness towards others

Question 8

define vipassana

Answer 8

meditation practice in Theravada Buddhism involving concentration of the mind and body