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Buddhism Flashcards

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Anatta

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There is no self. The first of the 3 Jewels.

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Anicca

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Impermanence, nothing lasts forever. The second of the 3 Jewels.

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Arhat

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A perfected person, one who has gained insight into the true nature of existence and has achieved nirvana – Theravada.

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Atman

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The concept of the soul or essence. Not like a soul in Western theology.

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Boddhisattva

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An enlightened person who has remained on Earth to teach others of the teachings of the Buddha – Mahayana.

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Bodhi (tree)

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The tree that the Buddha meditated under and found enlightenment – Fig Tree.

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Buddha

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The enlightened one – Siddhartha Gautama.

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Budhapadipa

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The Temple in Wimbledon – Thai and Theravada.

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Budharupa

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Statues of beings that have achieved Buddha hood – a statue of the Buddha.

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Dalia Lama

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The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism – an enlightened ‘descendent’ of the Buddha.

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Dana

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Generosity of spirit – associated with giving charitably or helping the community.

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Dharma

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The teachings of the Buddha.

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Dharmapada

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A collection of Buddhist teachings and verses including the Eightfold Path (Magga).

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Dukkha

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Suffering - the 1st Noble Truth.

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Jhana / Samatha

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‘Concentration’ – a type of meditation in Buddhism to increase one’s focus.

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Karuna

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Compassion – the route of all Buddhist teachings.

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Kathina

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The festival at the end of Vassa – Buddhists give food and robes to their local monks and nuns.

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Magga

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The Eightfold Path – the 4th Noble Truth.

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Mahayana

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A tradition of Buddhism - China, Tibet, Japan, Korea etc.

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Mandala

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A drawing or sand painting used as a form of meditation – usually Mahayana.

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Mara

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The demon who tempts us all with suffering.

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Metta

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A Theravada meditation focusing on unconditional love for all things and beings.

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Mokhsha

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Liberation from the Karma cycle of death and rebirth.

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Mudita

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Joy in the good fortune of others – one of the Four Immeasurables: selflessness.

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Nagasena

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A Mahayana Arhat who allegedly brought the Emerald Buddha to Thailand in 43BCE.

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Nirodha

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Seeking help to rid oneself of suffering - The 3rd Noble Truth.

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Nirvana

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Spiritual enlightenment, not a literal heaven.

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Paranirvana

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Nirvana-after-death, which occurs upon the death of the body of someone who has attained nirvana during his or her lifetime.

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Pratityasamutpada

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The belief that all dharmas (teachings) are interlinked and contingent on each other – all teachings have a relationship together.

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Puja

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Worship in the home, same word as Hinduism.

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Samsara

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The karma cycle of death and rebirth.

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Samudaya / Samutya

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Finding out that you are suffering and recognising the need for help - The 2nd Noble Truth.

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Sangha

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The community of Buddhist monks and nuns – they protect the scripture and uphold the traditions.

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Siddhartha Gautama

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The prince who left the palace in search of the answers to life’s great mysteries – became the Buddha.

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Sila

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The intentional awareness of Buddhist ethics – like a moral compass.

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Skhanda

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The Sanskrit term for the 5 aggregates – Form, Sensations, Perceptions, Mental Formations, Consciousness.

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Stupa

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A temple which contains relics of the Buddha or others who have gained enlightenment – usually a domed mound.

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Tathagatagarbha

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Our inner Buddha-hood – everyone has within them the essence of the Buddha which can help us on the path.

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Theravada

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The more conservative tradition in Buddhism – Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar etc

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Tripi Taka

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The collection of holy texts – Three Baskets

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Upekha

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Everyone is equal – one of the four Immeasurable teachings of the Buddha.

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Vajra

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A weapon used symbolically in worship to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual power.

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Vassa

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The three month annual retreat practiced by Theravada monks and nuns.

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Wesak

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Festival celebrating the Buddha’s birthday.

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